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The yearly list of states that are best and worst for summer road trips was just released.

This report looks at three categories, including costs, safety, and attractions/activities like beaches and amusement parks.

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The BEST summer road trip states were:
Minnesota
New York
Ohio
Utah
Louisiana
Florida
Idaho
Texas
North Carolina
Pennsylvania

The WORST road trip states were:

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Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Montana
Hawaii
California
Arkansas
Delaware
Alabama

Alabama?! But we have Bryant Denny Stadium, Walk of Champions, Bear Bryant Museum, Space and Rocket Ctr in Huntsville, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Peach Park, awesome BBQ, and so much more. This study was obviously conducted by Yankees.

The LEAST safe states for a summer road trip were;
New Mexico
South Carolina
Tennessee

The states with the LEAST to do were:
Vermont
Rhode Island
Delaware

Source for data: WalletHub

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