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Tampa Museum Among 'Most Boring Attractions In The World': Report

The Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa is among the top 10 "Most Boring Tourist Attractions in the World," a new study said.

TAMPA, FL ? A Tampa museum was named among the ?Most Boring Tourist Attractions in the World,? according to a new report from Solitaired.

The Museum of Science & Industry landed at No. 7 on the list of the 100 most boring attractions. MOSI earned a ?boredom score? of 3.1.

The science museum offers more than 40,000 square feet of hands-on activities and exhibits. Unique experiences include Saunder?s Planetarium and the Skytrails rope course.

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To create the list, Solitaired analyzed 66.7 million Google reviews of 3,290 popular tourist attractions worldwide in 384 cities across 71 countries, ?focusing on 11 keywords indicative of tiresome, lifeless and downright boring impressions,? the report said.

?We ranked the attractions by the frequency with which tourists mentioned boredom-related keywords, comparing the mentions to the total reviews for each spot,? according to Solitaired. ?Even if you are a seasoned traveler, read on to ensure you have the knowledge you need to avoid booking a certifiably dull vacation!?

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The following Florida destinations landed in the top 25:

  • No. 7: Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa
  • No. 19: Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami
  • No. 21: Jungle Island, Miami
  • No. 22: Skull Island: Reign of Kong, Orlando
  • No. 23: Miami Seaquarium, Miami

Find the complete list of ?most boring? attractions nationwide here.

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