Suffer from acrophobia, otherwise known as fear of heights? You’ll want to steer clear of these very tall tourist destinations, including the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls in North America. They look pretty in pictures anyway!
#7 The Bird’s Nest, Bhutan
Described as “a monastery on the edge of a cliff,” these buildings hang over 10,000 feet above the Paro valley below. Not for the faint of heart… or the acrophobic.
#6 Saint Paul’s Cathedral, London
In Central London, you can climb to the top of the famous Saint Paul’s Cathedral and stand on the circular parapet. Have you heard of Assassin’s Creed? It’s a lot like that, just a bit safer. If you worry about heights, it’s probably better to hang out with these sheep statues and enjoy the view from the ground.
#5 Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona
A mechanical bridge that juts out over the Grand Canyon, you say? The views are great. Keep your eye on the horizon…
For a real tall trip, you can always see the Grand Canyon from the safety of a helicopter with a fabulous Grand Canyon flight from Las Vegas, Nevada.
#4 Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Burj Khalifa, finished in January 2010, stands 2,722 feet tall and is the tallest man-made structure in the world.
#3 Niagara Falls, Ontario/New York
Tall and wet, “Niagara Falls” is the name for three waterfalls along the border of the Canadian province of Ontario and the State of New York.
#2 Eiffel Tower, Paris
This romantic symbol of one of the world’s most storied and beloved cities is also 1,050 feet tall, with an observatory deck at over 800 feet, the highest open to the public in Europe.
#1 K2, Asia
Per this Wikipedia entry, K2 is the second highest peak in the world, and it tops our list. You could go to Mount Everest, which is the highest, but if you’re afraid of heights 28,251 feet should be enough to scare you off.