Some popular travel destinations earn their fame, while others can leave visitors wondering what all the fuss was about. These destinations may still be worth seeing, but they are not always worth choosing automatically. During its 2026 access-fee trial, Venice charged eligible day visitors EUR 5 with advance booking or EUR 10 closer to arrival on designated dates. Amsterdam remains worth seeing, but Dam Square and the busiest parts of the center are not the whole Netherlands. Los Angeles residents on travel forums frequently steer visitors toward Griffith Observatory, studio experiences, or the Academy Museum instead.