Most people think Iowa is just corn and more corn, which is precisely why smart travelers love it here. You’re better off ignoring the travel snobs who chase Instagram-worthy destinations. Iowa offers something far more valuable: authentic experiences without the crowds or inflated prices. While others fight for selfie spots at tourist traps, you’ll have … Read moreTop 20 Things To Do In Iowa
While Louisiana offers genuine cultural treasures, it also serves up tourist traps with the same enthusiasm it brings to its famous hot sauce. After spending 45 days exploring every parish in the state, my credit card statements revealed a painful truth. I had paid premium prices for mediocre experiences. The worst offenders weren’t just disappointing … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Louisiana
Welcome to Ohio, where “world’s largest” apparently means “world’s most pointless.” The state has cornered the market on attractions that make you question your life choices. Ohio’s tourism industry operates on the bold assumption that people will drive hundreds of miles to take a selfie with literally anything if you put it on a roadside … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Ohio
They say wisdom comes with age. So does the ability to spot a tourist trap from 50 miles away. I’ve fallen for more Illinois tourist traps than I care to admit. Paid $40 to see a bean-shaped mirror. Stood in line for two hours for pizza that’s mostly just tomato sauce in a bread bowl. … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Illinois
While Vermont ranks high for quality of life, these 20 towns might have your retirement savings saying “SOS” faster than you can tap a maple tree. Thinking about retiring to Vermont? I once shared that dream of peaceful country roads and village greens. Then I ran the numbers. Some Vermont towns will deplete your nest … Read more20 Worst Towns for Retirees in Vermont
Retirement should feel like a reward. Not a second job juggling housing costs and healthcare premiums. But in these states, peace of mind comes with a hefty price tag. We’re diving into the worst places to retire if you like your money where you can see it. Like in your account — not in your … Read more20 Worst States for Cost of Living in Retirement
I’ve spent years collecting disappointments across Idaho so you don’t have to. Tourist traps are like bad knees – everyone over 50 has experienced them. Idaho specializes in attractions that promise the moon but deliver a potato. I’ve driven hundreds of miles for “breathtaking views” that barely warranted a glance. I’ve paid premium prices for … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Idaho
Planning your Hawaiian getaway? Prepare to navigate the minefield of tourist traps that await the unwary traveler. Hawaii’s picture-perfect postcards don’t show the crowds, the overpriced attractions, or the disappointment on visitors’ faces. I’ve fallen for these traps myself, standing in two-hour lines for “authentic experiences” that were about as Hawaiian as a Chicago deep-dish … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Hawaii
Georgia’s tourist traps are proof that even the best GPS can’t steer you clear of regret. I once paid $10 to see a rock and $20 to park next to it. If you’ve ever stood in line for a selfie with a statue, you know the struggle. Some attractions promise memories, but mostly deliver receipts. … Read more20 Worst Tourist Traps in Georgia
Picture this: You saved, planned, and packed for the dream trip. Then you arrive and wonder if your GPS accidentally rerouted you to a noisy food court inside a construction site. Welcome to the fine art of tourist regret. This list is for seniors who prefer their vacations without shin splints, scams, or 700 stair … Read more20 Worst US Tourist Destinations for Seniors