Quote Originally Posted by Vladimir View Post
I was thinking about that this weekend. I haven't, and might not see it even if I visit Paris. Normal tourist things don't interest me. Think of all the New Yorker's who have never been to the statue of liberty. If I were to visit Paris, I'd rather spend my limited time eating at small cafes, drinking locally produced wine, and spending time with friends. I can experience enough of the popular things because they are so popular; I'd rather experience the city itself and feel more like a local. I'm also very interested in the quaint, nondescript areas of the countryside.
If you walk along the Seine river, you'll have tough time missing the Eiffel tower. It's not that big, by modern standards, but most of the town is limited at 37m height, so you can not really miss it(unless there is fog). Though it would be perfectly valid to avoid the 2/3 hours of queue for visiting the lady.