sight·see·ing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 
: the activity of visiting the famous or interesting places of an area : the act or pastime of seeing sights
We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation.
We didn't go to the conference. We went sightseeing instead …—
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
From the open-air retail setting of Bayside Marketplace, consider setting off on a 90-minute sightseeing cruise with Island Queen Cruises & Tours past Fisher Island and Miami Beach’s Millionaire’s Row.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
Their trip to Doha, Qatar, included cultural dinners, traditional garb, sightseeing, and hookah indulging, leaving Todd feeling right at home.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
Better yet, head to a rooftop bar that offers a unique view of the Acropolis for a laidback take on sightseeing, like the one at Apollo Palm, or pack a picnic of Greek provisions to watch the sunset from Philopappos Hill.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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Multiple compartments offer ample room for your wallet’s regular contents, while a snap pouch secures your phone during travel days or sightseeing excursions.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
From the open-air retail setting of Bayside Marketplace, consider setting off on a 90-minute sightseeing cruise with Island Queen Cruises & Tours past Fisher Island and Miami Beach’s Millionaire’s Row.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
Their trip to Doha, Qatar, included cultural dinners, traditional garb, sightseeing, and hookah indulging, leaving Todd feeling right at home.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
Better yet, head to a rooftop bar that offers a unique view of the Acropolis for a laidback take on sightseeing, like the one at Apollo Palm, or pack a picnic of Greek provisions to watch the sunset from Philopappos Hill.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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