touristy

touristy
/toor"i stee/, adj.
1. pertaining to or characteristic of tourists: a touristy attitude.
2. appealing to or frequented by tourists: a touristy restaurant near the Eiffel Tower.
[1905-10; TOURIST + -Y1]

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