Tourist Attractions & Holiday Industry Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to tourist attractions, travel activities, descriptive adjectives, museum and art vocabulary, trip planning, tourism impacts, and environmental sustainability.

tourist spot

a place that attracts visitors

landmark

a famous or important building or site

natural wonder

an impressive feature made by nature

historical site

a place of historical importance

cultural site

a location significant for local traditions or art

heritage site

a protected place of cultural or historic value

local gem

a lesser-known but special spot

hidden treasure

a secret or off-the-beaten-path attraction

national park

a large protected area of natural beauty

seaside

land beside the sea, often for recreation

coastal area

region along the shore

mountain range

a series of connected mountains

countryside

rural area outside cities

city center

downtown area with shops and landmarks

go sightseeing

to visit famous places

take photos

to capture images with a camera

snap pictures

informal for taking photos

explore

to discover a place by walking around

learn about the history

to study past events of a site

try the local food

to taste dishes from the region

walk around

to stroll through an area

join a guided tour

to go on a trip led by an expert

relax and enjoy the view

to rest and look at scenery

visit nearby shops

to check out local stores

go hiking

to walk in nature, often on trails

watch performances

to see shows or demonstrations

buy souvenirs

to purchase keepsakes

beautiful

very attractive to look at

stunning

extremely impressive

breathtaking

amazing in beauty or scale

peaceful

calm and quiet

relaxing

good for rest

lively

full of energy and activity

crowded

filled with people

busy

lots of things happening

well-known

famous or recognized

popular

liked by many people

traditional

based on long-standing customs

cultural (adj.)

related to art or traditions

historic

important in history

scenic

offering pretty views

vibrant

bright and full of life

must-see

absolutely worth visiting

iconic

a symbol of something

charming

attractively quaint or delightful

exhibition

a public display of art or objects

display

things shown in a museum or gallery

artifacts

historical objects

painting

artwork made with paint

sculpture

three-dimensional artwork

interactive displays

exhibits you can touch or operate

educational

teaches you something

guided tour

a museum visit led by a guide

entry fee

the cost to enter

admission fee

same as entry fee

free entry

no charge to enter

modern art

artwork from recent times

classic art

art from past eras

temporary exhibit

a short-term display

permanent collection

art shown all the time

audio guide

recorded narration for visitors

travel agency

a company that arranges trips

package deal

combined hotel+flight+tours offer

all-inclusive

covers most costs in one price

book a tour

reserve a guided trip

plan your own trip

arrange everything yourself

flexible schedule

you choose when to do things

organized trip

properly arranged in advance

group travel

going with other people

solo travel

traveling alone

save time

reduce planning effort

save money

spend less overall

custom itinerary

a specially designed plan

set schedule

fixed times and dates

local guide

someone from the area who leads tours

crowded streets

roads filled with visitors

noisy

loud environment

rising prices

cost of items goes up

cost of living

overall expense to live in a place

traffic

many vehicles causing slow movement

pollution

harmful waste in air or water

job opportunities

chances to work

local culture

traditions of residents

over-tourism

too many tourists in one place

loss of traditions

local customs disappearing

housing problems

lack of affordable homes

tourist traps

overpriced spots aimed at visitors

community impact

effect on local people

waste

garbage produced by visitors

air pollution

dirty air from traffic or industry

water pollution

dirty water from waste

noise pollution

too much loud sound

water usage

amount of water consumed

deforestation

cutting down forests

eco-tourism

nature-friendly travel

sustainable travel

trips that protect the environment

carbon footprint

total greenhouse gases produced

damage to wildlife

harm to animals

conservation

protecting nature