10 Great American Attractions Overlooked by Locals

It's one of the ironies of travel that while people will fly around the world to marvel at a site, folks living nearby never bother to visit. Jamie Wong, founder and CEO of Vayable.com, says there are reasons. "There's a lack of scarcity, always a feeling you can visit tomorrow." And there's also a hip factor, wanting to avoid the places that attract tourists. Wong, whose app connects travelers with local guides around the world, shares sites that are worth visiting, even if locals don't know it. Larry Bleiberg, Special to USA TODAY