5 places locals find super boring... but tourists keep visiting anyway...

By Rita

How many times have you actually visited that famous tourist spot near your home? Watching the endless weekend traffic jam that even prevents you from grabbing a drink and getting back home—have you ever screamed inside, “It’s so boring—why do so many people love going there?!”

Many locals who know the truth feel that photos really beautify a dull spot way too much.The UK's Daily MailBased on opinions from Reddit users, they compiled online local reviews—facts that might scare off most tourists. Here are netizens' comments on 5 attractions:

▲Taj Mahal (Photo / Wikipedia)

1. Taj Mahal
“Just a colorful-looking tomb”

▲Pod sculpture (Photo / Wikipedia)

2. The Chicago Bean sculpture
“The shape is pretty clunky”

▲Space Needle (Photo / Wikipedia)

3. The Seattle Space Needle
“What’s the deal with paying $20 to go up the Space Needle for a view of Seattle? Seriously, the best view of Seattle is standing on the street looking at the Space Needle.”

▲Plymouth Rock (Photo / Wikipedia)

4. Plymouth Rock in England
“Why do so many people want to see Plymouth Rock? It’s just a rock.”

▲Mall of America (Photo / Mall of America fan page)

5. The Mall of America in Minnesota
“It’s just a really big shopping mall.”