The Eiffel Tower gets over 6 million visitors a year, and where there are tourists, there are tourist traps—a lot of them.

The Eiffel Tower is made of wrought iron, which is why its nickname is Iron Lady. Altogether, 18,038 pieces of metal were connected with 2.5 million rivets to construct the tower.

What's the best way to experience the Eiffel Tower? Nothing beats going to the top, and it's especially magical at night, when the city lights glitter below. To see the tower from ground level ...