Study: The Most Boring Tourist Attractions in the World

Travel doesn’t always live up to the hype. Some attractions impress right away, while others leave visitors wondering what all the fuss was about. Even well-known destinations can fall short, whether it’s due to crowds, long waits, or simply not offering much to see or do.

At Solitaire Streak, believe every moment of your free time should feel worthwhile, especially when you’re traveling. So we set out to find which attractions are most likely to leave visitors feeling like their time wasn’t well spent,

To do this, we analyzed nearly 32 million Google reviews for 631 tourist attractions around the world, looking for mentions of boredom, lackluster experiences, and similar themes. We then calculated how frequently low-rated reviews (three stars or fewer) included these keywords, creating a “boredom” percentage for each attraction. Finally, we ranked attractions globally, within the U.S., and by category. Read on to learn which attractions are worth adding to your itinerary.

Key Takeaways

Universal Epic Universe is named the most boring tourist attraction in the U.S.
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Australia is named the most boring tourist attraction outside of the U.S.
Tourist attractions in the United States and New Zealand are the most boring on average.
Theme parks and amusement attractions rank as the most boring type of tourist attractions.
Salem Witch Museum is named the most boring museum in the world.
Calder Gardens is named the most boring park in the world.
Stonehenge is named the most boring archaeological site in the world.
Four Corners Monument is named the most boring landmark in the world.

The U.S. Leads in Boredom Complaints Across Tourist Attractions

Not every tourist attraction lives up to expectations. Even the most popular destinations don’t leave every visitor impressed.

Overall, when analyzing tourist attractions by country, we discovered the United States (0.850%) is home to the most boring tourist attractions on average as the country claims 9 out of the top 10 on our ranking. This is followed by New Zealand (0.744%), Canada (0.668%), Malaysia (0.634%), and Australia (0.558%) in second, third, fourth, and fifth place, respectively.

Topping the list as the most boring tourist attraction in the world are:

Universal Epic Universe – Orlando, FL: Ranking as the most boring tourist attraction overall, 8.842% of reviews mention boredom. Opened in May 2025 as the newest addition to Florida’s theme parks, the park aims to deliver an immersive experience, but records the highest rate of boredom complaints.
Calder Gardens – Philadelphia, PA: Coming in second, 8.571% of reviews reference boredom. Opened in September 2025, this art space dedicated to Alexander Calder features lush gardens with more than 250 plant varieties alongside rotating installations of his work, though many visitors feel the experience falls short of expectations.
Netflix House Philadelphia – King of Prussia, PA: Ranking third, 8.163% of negative reviews include mentions of boredom. The venue brings popular Netflix shows to life, with experiences like a One Piece-themed escape room and Wednesday photo opps. Despite the popularity of these shows, some visitors describe the attraction as overpriced and not engaging enough.

These Attractions Lead in Boredom Complaints Worldwide

Looking outside of the U.S., The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Australia ranks 9th, claiming the top spot as the most boring tourist attraction outside of the U.S. We found that 2.343% of reviews for the museum include complaints of boredom. This is followed by the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls, Canada, in 10th place with 2.300% of reviews mentioning boredom.

Each State’s Most Boring Attraction, According to Visitors

After uncovering the most boring attractions overall, we wanted to learn which attractions topped the ranking as the most boring by state. Beginning with the nation’s capitol, which is full of many tourist attractions, we found visitors are most likely to feel bored when visiting the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. (0.617%).

Traveling south to Georgia, we found that the World of Coca-Cola has the most boredom complaints of all tourist attractions in the Peach State (2.193%). In this popular beverage museum, visitors have an opportunity to learn about the company’s history while also sampling Coca‑Cola’s global flavors. Perhaps this is a perfect day for a fan of the drink, but not as captivating for the average visitor.

Moving up north again, it was the Biltmore in Asheville that was named the most boring attraction in North Carolina. While the estate dating back to 1895 may offer a perfect backdrop to weddings, we found that 1.006% of visitor reviews considered the destination to leave them wanting more.

On the West Coast, we found the most boring tourist attraction in Washington is the Space Needle in Seattle. Despite the view from the top of the 605 foot tower, looking down through a glass floor, 0.853% of people mentioned boredom when leaving a review after their visit.

Beat Boredom with Solitaire

Even when you perform in-depth research before traveling to a tourist attraction, it is still possible that you’ll be underwhelmed and find yourself bored. After all, what one person might find captivating and exciting, you may not care for at all.

So if you were surprised that an attraction you want to visit ranks highly for mentions of boredom, it doesn’t mean you need to erase it from your bucket list. At the end of the day, your vacation is yours to plan however you’d like.

If you do, however, find yourself feeling a bit bored during your travels, the team at Solitaire Streak is here to help. From Spider Solitaire to Pyramid, you are sure to find a game that reignites your excitement and keeps you from giving into boredom when faced with an underwhelming destination.

Methodology

In this study, we set out to learn which tourist attractions around the world are most boring. To do this, we first built a list of more than 600 attractions worldwide and collected Google reviews for each. Next, we analyzed reviews with 3 or fewer stars for mentions of 45 keywords related to boredom, disappointment, and more.

Then we divided the number of reviews with 3 or fewer stars with a mention of at least one keyword by the total number of reviews to create a percentage of boredom mentions. We then ranked attractions from the highest to lowest percentage overall, as well as among U.S. attractions and by category.