If traveling is your thing, not much can match the excitement of planning a trip to a new-to-you city for the sake of exploring all it has to offer. That said, some spots tend to get overhyped, which can mean wasting precious time off doing something that fails to meet expectations. These spots are often referred to as ‘tourist traps,’ and most travelers hope to avoid them at all costs.

A recent Reddit thread related to this topic has been booming in popularity on the Denver subReddit in recent days, with the question “What tourist traps do people always fall for in Denver?” initially posed by user I_LIKE_YOU.

With more than 450 comments posted on the thread from other users chiming in, the top pick for a Denver ‘tourist trap’ was the 16th Street Mall.

Described by Visit Denver as “a mile-long pedestrian-friendly mall packed with shopping, restaurants, and attractions” that offers the city’s “best people-watching,” the mall carries a 3.7-star rating on TripAdvisor. That said, it’s often included on various list related to the ‘top things to do in Denver.’

While many online commenters reminisced about what the mall used to be like, concerns related to empty storefronts, ongoing construction, and safety were expressed. In all fairness, some other users noted that recent efforts to renovate the area have been successful, making this attraction more enjoyable than it has been in recent years. It’s also worth noting that making continual improvements to this downtown area has been noted as a top priority by city officials, most recently making headlines with a local businessman’s proposal for gondolas in the area.

A few other top picks for Denver ‘tourist traps’ among Redditors included Voodoo Doughnut – a Portland-based restaurant that expanded to the Mile High City in recent years, Brunch at Snooze – with Redditors citing long waits not found at other comparable brunch spots, the Downtown Aquarium – described as a quicker experience than expected, and the International Church of Cannabis –called overpriced and overhyped.

Additionally, some commenters chimed in to call Denver as a whole over-rated as a tourist spot, noting that visitors should set their sights on the nearby nature instead of sticking to the city itself.

Do you think the spots noted by Redditors are true ‘tourist traps?’ Or are they worth the visit? In your opinion, what’s another ‘tourist trap’ that might belong on this list? Let us know in the comments.

Find the full thread here.