13 Tourist Traps: Destinations Most Travelers Secretly Regret Visiting

12. The Little Mermaid Statue, Copenhagen, Denmark: Tiny & Distant

Why it's Disappointing: Expectation: A graceful, iconic statue symbolizing Copenhagen. Reality: The statue is surprisingly tiny and perched on rocks quite a distance from the main viewing area, often surrounded by massive crowds vying for a photo. It's often underwhelming given its global fame, and many feel it doesn't justify the trek or the fight through the throngs of tourists for a brief glimpse of something far smaller than anticipated.