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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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
While most neighborhoods are accessible through the city’s famously speedy bullet train system, staying in the outskirts could mean more time spent in transit than out sightseeing.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
There are two locations, and the one downtown is a perfect place for visitors to grab a delicious grab-and-go lunch before a full day of Houston sightseeing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Garner shared a carousel of photos of her and Greer, 50, sightseeing in the French capital last year.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Key stops like Denver, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, and San Francisco offer ideal opportunities for overnight breaks, sightseeing, and restaurants.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
While most neighborhoods are accessible through the city’s famously speedy bullet train system, staying in the outskirts could mean more time spent in transit than out sightseeing.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
There are two locations, and the one downtown is a perfect place for visitors to grab a delicious grab-and-go lunch before a full day of Houston sightseeing.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Garner shared a carousel of photos of her and Greer, 50, sightseeing in the French capital last year.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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