Tourist trap
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A tourist trap is an establishment, or group of establishments, that has been created with the aim of attracting tourists[1] and their money. Tourist traps will typically provide services, entertainment, souvenirs and other products for tourists to purchase.
While the term may have negative connotations for some, such establishments may be viewed by tourists as fun and interesting diversions.
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[edit] Tourist traps in the US
[edit] Activities
In some areas like Ishpeming, Michigan, Flush toilets may be a sufficient draw to entice tourists to stop as they are not readily available at many tourist facilities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.[2] Wall Drug, in South Dakota, began its tourist trade simply by offering ice water.[3]
[edit] Size
Tourist traps range significantly in size, from a single tree[4][5] to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.
[edit] Term "tourist trap"
A few establishments take pride in the term and embody it into their names, such as "Da Yoopers Tourist Trap"[2] in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and "The TOURIST TRAP"[6] at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Other establishments like The "Trees of Mystery"[7] in Klamath, California avoid the phrase.
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- ^ Gaines, Barbara K. (May 31, 1986). Idiomatic American English: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Learning Everyday American Expressions. Kodansha International. p. 85. ISBN 0870117564. http://www.amazon.com/Idiomatic-American-English-Everyday-Expressions/dp/0870117564.
- ^ a b "Da Yoopers Tourist Trap & Museum" (Web). Ishpeming, Michigan, Business web site. http://www.dayoopers.com/thetrap.html. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ "WallDrug.com" (web). The Wall Drug Store got its start during the Depression years by offering Free Ice Water to thirsty travelers. 2007. http://www.walldrug.com/. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
- ^ "The Eternal Tree House in Redcrest on the Redwood Highway" (Web). TUNNELTREE and CALIFPOSTCARD Home Pages. © 2003. http://www.tunneltree.com/redwood/hum-scot/eternal/eternal.html. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ "Drive thru "The Stump" at the Redwood Shop near Pepperwood, Calif" (Web). TUNNELTREE and CALIFPOSTCARD Home Pages. © 2003. http://www.tunneltree.com/tunneltree/tunneltree.html. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ "The TOURIST TRAP" (Web). Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, Business web site. ©Copyright 2003 - The Tourist Trap. http://www.shoptouristtrap.com. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
- ^ "Trees of Mystery" (Web). Klamath, California, Business web site. http://www.treesofmystery.net. Retrieved 2007-03-21.
