Summertime means hitting to highway for a road trip! Road trips can be so fun because they offer adventure, spontaneity, and the freedom to explore new places. Scenic drives, roadside attractions, and unexpected discoveries create unforgettable memories. With great music, tasty snacks, and good company, every mile brings excitement and the joy of the open road under the summer sun.
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And when it comes to road tripping in America, nearly 80 percent of adults plan on taking at least one road trip this summer, according to new research by the team at WalletHub. WalletHub discovered that only ONE state ranks ahead of New York!
WalletHub recently reviewed more than 30 date sets, including the number of attractions and road conditions, to help summer travelers plan the most exciting, yet budget-friendly road trips.
Here are the Top 5 reasons New York came in as the 2nd Best State for Summer Road Trips (according to WalletHub):
- Number of Attractions (ranked 1st in the U.S.)
- Vehicle Miles Traveled per Capita (ranked 1st in the U.S.)
- Nightlife Options per Capita (ranked 3rd in the U.S.)
- Driving Laws Rating (ranked 3rd in the U.S.)
- Fatalities per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled (ranked 9th in the U.S.)
Thinking the state that ranks #1 for Best Road Trip Destination in America is Texas or California? Maybe Florida? Think again.
WalletHub names Minnesota for it's friendly residents, outdoor activities, fairs and festivals, and fewest fatalities per million miles traveled.
Happy summer road tripping!
