Summer Road Trip? NY is Tops in US For Summer Road Trips

Now that school is out families start making their summer vacation plans. Many of those plans include road trips. There is a new study that lists the top states to take a summer road trip and New York State lands near the top.

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What Are The Criteria That Determine the Best States For a Summer Road Trip?

There were thirty-two metrics used by WalletHub to determine how all fifty states landed in a survey to determine the top states for a summer road trip. The metrics included states with the most fun, scenic, and cost-effective road trip destinations. It also includes the number of attractions and road conditions.

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Other Factors Determined The Top Summer Road Trip States

Within the categories of cost, safety, and activities are subcategories. Subcategories under costs include gas prices, camping costs, and how many vacation rentals are available. Under safety, the subcategories include quality of roads, traffic, and car thefts. The activities subcategories included zoos, amusement and theme parks, and the number of fairs and festivals.

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New York State finished #2 behind Texas for the best state for summer road trips.

Vacation Inspiration-Top 15 Places to Visit in New York State

Sometimes the best places to visit are right here in New York State. New York State has something for everyone from beaches, beautiful mountains, the bright lights of New York City, and the gorgeous roaring Niagara Falls not to mention the many gleaming lakes throughout the state. Check out the many different options right here in New York State. These are the top 15 destinations to visit according to U.S. News and World Report. They considered sights, culture, adventurous pursuits, and the opinions of readers and experts.