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Americans’ Ranking of the 12 Most Boring States in the U.S.

Each of the 50 different and distinct United States states has particular attractions and features. But not every state is created equal, and some may be regarded as less intriguing or engaging than others. On an online platform, Americans recently shared their experiences of visiting the most unattractive and boring states. Let’s find out the states.

1. Mississippi 

Jackson, Mississippi, USA skyline over the Capitol Building.
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Mississippi doesn’t have major metropolitan areas like New York City or Los Angeles. Some people associate excitement with urban life, diverse cultural scenes, and a multitude of entertainment options, which may be perceived as lacking in certain parts of Mississippi. While Mississippi has a rich cultural and musical heritage, it also does not have the same level of mainstream entertainment or cultural attractions as some other states.

2. Indiana

Aerial View of Downtown Gary, Indiana and its Steel Mill.
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Indiana is just not all that exciting the first American commented. The next described it as “flat, painfully-boring cornfields.”

3. Nebraska

Nebraska Windmill in the Sandhills Preserve at Sunset
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According to the next traveler Nebraska is the most boring state in America, and they stated that there is nothing that would motivate them to visit again. They seemed to believe that the state lacked excitement and allure compared to other states. Many fellow Americans agreed, and another stated, “There is nothing but cornfields.”

4. Delaware

Sunrise Over Cristina River and Downtown City Skyline Wilmington Delaware
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Another boring state is Delaware. The commenter wrote that all three counties of it are nothing but an elaborate tax dodge masquerading as a state. They felt that nothing in Delaware would drive them to visit. In their opinion, the state should be part of Maryland.

5. Kansas

Plowed field in Kansas, United States
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Having driven through numerous states, another American shared that Kansas is the only state where they felt like they would drive through nothing until they died. This perception may be due to the state’s vast prairies and farmland, which can seem monotonous to some travelers.

6. North Dakota

Sunrise over Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
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If traveling across the United States, North Dakota is not worth visiting stated other Americans. This is such a boring state that no one cares about it, so it is often forgotten. The user questions when was the last time anyone even mentioned the name “North Dakota.”

7. Iowa

American Midwest Barn Landscape. Sunset over a farm field with a traditional red barn at the horizon.
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Iowa is one state in the enormous tapestry of American states that appears to have slipped through the cracks of identification, leaving one user unsatisfied. They said that for every other state, they have some clear association, but Iowa conjures up nothing for them. According to this user, while most states have a symbolic, historical, or cultural identity, Iowa lacks any such distinction, making it a forgettable place.

8. Ohio

River through the City - a look at Dayton, Ohio from above the confluence of the Great Maimi and Mad Rivers
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Despite being the birthplace of many famous individuals, such as the Wright Brothers and Neil Armstrong, this traveler believes that Ohio is lackluster regarding things to do and see. The user argues that Ohio is simply a state to pass through rather than a destination worth stopping at. They acknowledge Ohio’s impressive record of producing more astronauts than any other state but ultimately deems it insufficient in excitement and interest.

9. Pennsylvania

Aerial panorama of Allentown, Pennsylvania skyline and Albertus L. Meyers Bridge (aka Eighth Street Bridge) on late sunny afternoon . Allentown is Pennsylvania's third most populous city.
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Someone voted that Pennsylvania is the most boring state due to its lack of natural beauty. Despite being wide, it has no beaches or many lakes. The small “mountains” are ranked 35th by the highest peaks. From November to April, the state looks very gray. Although they love Pennsylvania, they suggest there is little to see beyond the city. Another person replied that most people are leaving the state for places like Florida and Colorado. 

10. Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, USA downtown skyline at dusk on Lake Monona.
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Wisconsin lacks geographical diversity, so it is quite boring. The state’s flat landscape is the main culprit for the commenter’s disinterest, with the occasional small town as the only interruption to the monotony. The user drove through Wisconsin once and was left unimpressed by what the state offered.

11. Idaho

View of the Sawthooth mountains of Idaho in the fall in the evening light.
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In American states, one gem has lost its luster, leaving a daring user to proclaim Idaho as the supreme monarch of boredom. The reason is that the state is sparsely populated, and large areas must be covered by cell phone companies, leading to a lack of connectivity. The user finds it difficult to find any reason to visit Idaho and perceives the state as uninteresting. 

12. Michigan

A panoramic view of the very picturesque Tahquamenon Falls and Tahquamenon River during Autumn, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, USA
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Another American proposed that Michigan was a contender for the title of the most lackluster. They acknowledge that it’s a high bar to set. According to them, Michigan lacks the excitement and diversity of other states and is mostly known for its factories and automobile industry. They feel that Michigan doesn’t offer much natural beauty or cultural attractions, and even the Great Lakes, while impressive, can get monotonous after a while.

Source: Reddit

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Seattle, Washington, USA downtown skyline.
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany Financial District skyline.
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Forrest Gump Point, red rock at Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona USA. Stunning view and scenic road in Utah during sunrise. Depth of long empty road.
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15 Comments

  1. RoxAnn Witkowski says:

    Get off the Interstate. Drive state highways, stop in the small towns. Find a cafe and meet the locals. They will have some great tips on what to see and do. I grew up in the Midwest and we never lacked a place to explore.

  2. Richard Ochoa says:

    Aside from Yosemite & Sequoia National Parks & their surrounding area, I Find California as a Boring State!

  3. Richard Ochoa says:

    Whoever said Idaho was boring….GOOD! Don’t come here! We don’t want you here. Especially if you’re a Gun Grabber! We Love our guns here!!! Go to California, New York or Illinois!

  4. List has no substance. I’m from Michigan and have lived in Ohio, Indiana, and California. Ohio , Michigan, Pennsylvania shouldn’t be in the top 10. Think WV, SD, MS, MT, WY….

  5. Dumbest list ever. Every state has interesting areas and features..

  6. Midwest Camper says:

    So whomever contributed in regards to Wisconsin didn’t actually drive through the state. I call B.S. on the sources for this article. Wisconsin is full of bluffs, mounds and hills. Flat lol. Maybe if they drove straight across from Kenosha to Lake Geneva (both on the Illinois border) but beyond that the bluffs start heading all the way through Iowa and go all the way up through the state.

  7. Mark Weiner says:

    I was kinda surprised to see Michigan on this list. Apparently, the people surveyed probably don’t know about Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Henry Ford.

    There’s a lot of things to see in Michigan if you know where to look. Unfortunately, many people just think of Detroit as a decaying city. It’s slowly starting to come back. Detroit is very much an “insider city” with pockets of gems hiding in plain sight, but, you have to make an effort to find it.

    As far as natural beauty is concerned, Michigan has plenty to offer. And, Michigan along with the adjacent Great Lakes has more shoreline than any state in the USA because it’s two peninsulas. The upper peninsula is a completely different experience than the lower peninsula. If you haven’t traveled to Michigan, you really can’t appreciate it.

  8. Teresa Simpson says:

    Whoever said Idaho is boring is absolutely correct. They do not get good cell phone coverage in the wilderness. So, if you are not into nature, hiking, bike riding, boating, fishing, hunting, having a good conversation with an intelligent person, or just relaxing, Idaho is NOT for you!!!

  9. I have visited most of the states in the USA & I personally think there are educational, historical, interesting, fun & exciting things to see & do in every state in the union, not one boring place anywhere. All one has to do is some research before visiting some places to find all of that.

  10. I agree with most of the boring states list but I’m not sure how Pennsylvania ended up on the list instead of Indiana.

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