10 Touristy Destinations Worth Visiting Despite the Crowds

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Niagara Falls

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Mount Rushmore

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The Colosseum

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French Quarter

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Pike Place Market

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Great Barrier Reef

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Yellowstone National Park

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Disney World

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The Great Pyramid of Giza

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