American hot spot slapped with 'worst' tourist designation in new global analysis

A recent report is shining a light on popular destinations that are considered the "worst" for tourists to visit because they fall short of the hype they've received over the years.  

Analysts looked at more than 100 tourist attractions around the world — and came up with a list of the "worst" destinations that "underwhelm visitors despite their global fame," according to the report.

Stasher, a travel company specializing in luggage storage, released the findings based on Google Reviews ratings, TikTok engagement, airport accessibility, country safety and local accommodation quality.

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Grabbing the "worst" label of all was the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California.

"Located [23 miles] from the LAX airport, this sidewalk of celebrity stars had the lowest Google rating and safety score," analysts noted.

There are over 2,800 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring achievements in film, TV, music, radio and live performance, according to its website.

The stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are located on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.

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Trip Advisor ranks the site 3.4 out of 5 stars on its website, and also puts it at no. 64 on a "to-do list" for those visiting Los Angeles.

"The area is run down, dirty and full of shady figures," wrote one person on Trip Advisor. "Prices in restaurants and shops are completely different. Celebrities are hardly met here, but [there are] plenty of homeless people. We walked down the street once and then moved on quickly."

Another visitor said, "[The] Hollywood Walk of Fame was definitely not what I expected based on TV and movies. The whole area felt unsafe during our visit, and I wouldn’t recommend taking young children."

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Another person had a different take. "OK, it’s a bit shabby, tacky and touristy, but if you’re a tourist, then why not! We loved looking at all the stars' names etc. and going in and out of the tourist shops … Done, ticked [it] off the list."

One tourist wrote, "If you’ve never been to Hollywood before, then the Walk of Fame is definitely worth seeing. Famous throughout the years, it’s an iconic piece of Hollywood."

Another visitor said, "The Hollywood Walk of Fame is simply part of a visit to Los Angeles. The many stars of famous artists are exciting to [see], and it is fun to discover familiar names."

A person wrote, "Don't expect to see the glamour of Hollywood, as it's disappointing. The image you have of the Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of stardom and glitz, but the reality is your average city center with expensive gift shops."

Other notable destinations making the report's "top 10 tourist traps that just aren't worth it" are the Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, and the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Great Wall of China was also among that group. 

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Fox News Digital reached out to the Hollywood Walk of Fame for comment.  

On its website, the location shares its full history. It notes that "today, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. An average of two stars are added to the Walk on a monthly basis. The Walk is a tribute to all of those who worked so hard to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction."

Chelsea Handler admits 'I love drugs' and potential partners are 'gonna have to party'

Chelsea Handler opens up about the one thing she's not willing to give up for a relationship.

During a recent appearance on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast, the 50-year-old comedian shared she "love[s] all drugs" and isn't interested in dating someone who doesn't like to party.

"I love all drugs. I love drugs. I love LSD. I love MDMA," she said. "I mean, I don't love cocaine and heroin, but those drugs are gross. I mean, I've, I've definitely done them, but I don't do them on the regular, but I'm not…I love drugs. I think they're a great mind expander, and they're not for everybody, but they're for me."

She explained that now "is the best time for drugs" because every drug is available in a micro dose, and so with the smaller doses, "there's nothing to be scared of because you're not gonna get that f---ed up anyway."

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Handler then went on to explain that she and her friends often gather at parties and measure out the different drugs. When asked if she could be friends or date someone who is sober, Handler says she tries not to.

"No. Like if I'm gonna date a guy, they're gonna have to party," she said. "I wanna party. I like to get loose. And by the way, I'm 50 years old. Years. Years. I'm a perfect shining example of drugs being an enhancement to my life. Yeah. Like what, what are you gonna say? I'm a mess. I'm a loser. I don't have it together? I do."

Most recently, the comedian was in a relationship with fellow comedian Jo Koy, who she dated for around one year from 2021 to 2022. She gushed over her then boyfriend while on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" in October 2021, saying, "If I fell in love at the age of 46, I have hope for every person in this world."

After nearly one year of dating, Handler announced on Instagram that they had gone their separate ways, writing that they had decided "to take a break from our relationship right now," adding that Koy "blew my heart open with love" and credited him with changing her life experience "forever."

"I know many of you were invested in our love, and I wanted to express to you how much that meant to both of us," she wrote. "How much it still means. And how much I now believe in love for each one of us."

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Prior to entering a romantic relationship, Koy and Handler had been friends for many years, as Koy frequently appeared on her former talk show, "Chelsea Lately."

Following their breakup, Handler spoke about the reason why she and Koy chose to end their relationship during an appearance on Brooke Shields' podcast, "Now What?" in December 2022.

"I really believed that this was my guy. I thought, 'Oh my God, I won.' Like I got everything. I have my career, I have respect, I have my family, I have so many friends, I have all of these things. And then I thought this was gonna be the person I spend my life with."

She explained that although she was never the type that was "hard up to get married," she had many discussions with Koy about the subject because she knew it was important to him, but added that as time went on, "it just became clear that this was not my person."

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During her appearance on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast, Handler shared that she is seeing someone new, but didn't give away too much information.

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