I’m probably over examining…but now I see there are two trains of thoughts here, tourist traps AND tourist attractions/landmarks.
(both can be talked about!)
Tourist traps are the places you see on billboards for miles and often are kitchy and costly and crowded!!! (Frankenmuth, South of the Border, etc.??)
Tourist attractions/landmarks are places like Central Park, Museum of Natural History, Mount Rushmore…you may still be disappointed in all the hype of the place as a “must do” tourist stop when visiting a city.