Apparently, This is Indiana’s Most Overrated Attraction

One of Indiana's most popular attractions allegedly isn't worth all the hype.

Indiana is full of fun attractions. Whether it be museums, theme parks, sports venues, historical locations, or being out on a beautiful lake, Indiana has a lot to offer residents and guests alike. We all have our favorite attractions to visit in the state. In the past, we have written articles about tourist attractions in Indiana. Recently, we covered the worst tourist trap in Indiana, the weirdest tourist attraction in Indiana, and the most underrated tourist attraction in Indiana, to name a few. To keep up with that theme, let's have a little chat about what was named the most overrated attraction in the Hoosier State.

The travel website, Love Exploring, recently found the most overrated attraction in each state. They used data from more than 17,000 Tripadvisor reviews, analyzing how often the term 'overrated' sprang up in attraction write-ups. After all the numbers were crunched, they revealed that the most overrated attraction in Indiana was a pretty surprising one.

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The Most Overrated Attraction in Indiana

Love Exploring says that the most overrated attraction in Indiana can be found along the shores of Lake Shafer. It's a popular destination for summer fun among families in Indiana. Of course, I am referring to Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park. Now, I have not been to Indiana Beach, but I have not heard anything bad about it from folks I know who have been there in the past.

So, what makes this attraction so overrated? Here's what the study found:

This family-focused amusement park in Indiana's northwest has all the usual trappings: dizzying roller coasters and thrill rides, twisting slides and a splash pad, plus plenty of cheerful shopping and dining options.

Yet the park has more 'terrible' ratings on Tripadvisor than it does 'excellent': guests regularly complain about poor customer service and closed rides.

 

As with most amusement parks, there will always be mechanical issues with rides, causing them to close down. But does it really happen that often at Indiana Beach? For those who have been before, do you feel like Indiana Beach is the most overrated attraction in the Hoosier State?