Every year, millions of tourists flock to America’s top cities in search of adventure, culture, and memories. But beneath the glossy brochures and Instagrammable landmarks, a less glamorous reality is playing out. Tourists, often unfamiliar with their surroundings, are becoming quite targets of theft, scams, and exploitation.
In many cities, these problems aren’t plastered across the headlines, but they’re happening just the same. From pickpocket rings to overpriced tourist traps, here are seven U.S. cities where travelers need to stay especially sharp.
