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Minnesota Is the first-Best State for Summer Road Trips
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· June 22, 2026
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Key points The study compared states using 32 key metrics to determine the rankings. A recent study by WalletHub has ranked the 50 US states for summer road trips.
A recent study by WalletHub has ranked the 50 US states for summer road trips. The top state for such a trip is Minnesota, according to the study's findings.
The study compared states using 32 key metrics to determine the rankings. These metrics included the number of attractions and road quality, among other factors.
Further details about the study and its methodology can be found through WalletHub, providing more insight into what makes Minnesota the top state for a summer road trip.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
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