Visiting a city for the first time means spending a day doing all things touristy – it just has to be done! One of the best free tourist things you can do is visit these famous, picturesque streets and grab a photo for Instagram. Make sure to pick up some local street food on your way there!
Here is a list of some of the most famous streets in the world. Though they may be in somewhat typical destinations, they are full of some of the most excitement and electricity that you will find anywhere!
Champs Elysées, Paris
The Champs Elysées in Paris is perhaps one of the most famous streets in the world. With the Arc de Triumph at one end and Place de la Concorde at the other, the street runs along 1.9 km of the 8th arrondissement of Paris and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city of love. Full of elite shops and restaurant, clubs, bars and picture perfect settings – is it no wonder that people from all over the world come to this famous landmark to savor the Parisian atmosphere.
Wall Street, New York
New York is said to be the most economically powerful city in the world and Wall Street the financial centre of the world. Over the years, “Wall Street” has become a term to signify the financial markets in America as a whole and a term that is known all over the world in recent years. Wall Street and the surrounding financial district is the second largest in the world. Trading on Wall Street starts at 9:30 every morning and ends at 4 pm, both by the ringing of a bell.
Oxford Street, London
Oxford Street in London is Europe’s busiest shopping street, averaging half a million daily visitors. Could you imagine a street with over 300 shops? The street runs for 1.5 miles and is best known for the large department stores and high street shops— because these are the only entities that can actually afford the rent!
La Rambla, Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most famous European cities, with tourists surging the summer months. La Rambla, or “Las Ramblas” is packed full of visitors exploring the popular city. Some locals say the street has been ruined by tourism because of the many pavement cafes and tourist kiosks, and it is one of the most well known locations for pickpockets in Europe. The 1.2 km long street cuts right through the centre of the Spanish city and is a lively destination all day and night.
Hollywood Boulevard, California
Have you always wanted to see the famous celebrity stars in Los Angeles and take those typical tourist photos beside your favourite actor's name? Look no further than Hollywood Boulevard, where you will visit the innermost point of Hollywood. Many theatres and Hollywood museums line the street and some classic American restaurants.
Khao San Road, Bangkok
This street has been described as the center of the backpacking universe, as it is where tourists and backpackers alike meet and shop, swap tales of their adventures and begin the next stint of their journey. The street has everything one would need in the city, from hotels and hostels to restaurants and bars, massage parlours and internet cafes.
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