How could anyone avoid that stuff? I know lots of people from Nigeria and the first thing they want do once they get to the US (after registering for college lol) is go to the capitol, see Mount Rushmore, etc. That's the first thing that comes to my mind as well when thinking about visiting other countries.
I want to see Big Ben in England, I want to see where LOTR was shot in New Zealand (lol), I want to visit the Japanese country side, etc. I would also love to see how small things are in Japan. I'm 6'3 so it would be interesting seeing how doors are, beds, etc.