40 Tourist Attractions That Aren’t Worth the Trip

In Idaho’s Snake River Plain, Craters of the Moon is captivating with its name but appeals mainly to geology enthusiasts. Its landscape features three lava fields and steppe grasslands, dissected by massive rifts, including Earth’s most profound known rift. While fascinating to natural history buffs, it might underwhelm the average visitor, expecting more from its intriguing name.

Although designated as a national monument, Craters of the Moon offers a stark, volcanic landscape that may not hold the general tourist’s interest for long. Its sprawling fields of lava rock promise an otherworldly adventure, yet the barren scenery often falls short of captivating the casual observer.