Milwaukee and Madison named best summer destinations

Summer is just around the corner, which means people across the country are booking plane tickets, loading up their cars and heading out on road trips. I've found road trips to be a great way to see a country. Sometimes the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination.

No matter how you arrive at your destination, how do you decide on a destination when the options seem endless? It's always good to ask friends for recommendations, but especially when everyone has a budget. There is a more thorough method, as you need to take into account:

For example, consider a recent study to determine where the “best summer destinations” for 2024 will be.

Criteria for the best destinations for summer travel

To determine the best destinations, this study created a ranking of the most affordable and accessible U.S. destinations.

The study analyzed 100 of the largest metropolitan areas across 41 key metrics, including travel costs, local prices, attractions, available activities, weather, and overall safety. Their dataset ranges from the cheapest airline ticket price to the number of attractions to the average price of a meal for two.

Although this study takes into account the number of attractions and variety of activities in each destination, it is important to note that the main focus is on the cost, convenience, and affordability of traveling to each location. It is important.

Best destinations for summer travel include Wisconsin's two metropolitan areas

Wisconsin fared well overall in the survey, with two regions providing many reasons to visit this summer.

#50 – Milwaukee-Waukesha Metropolitan Area

The highest ranked area in Wisconsin is the Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan area, coming in at #50 with a total score of 53.41.

Here's how this area ranks compared to other destinations on key metrics:

• Travel expenses and hassle Rank: 14
• Local cost rank: 43
• Attraction rank: 44
• Weather rank: 79
• Activity rank: 32
• Safety rank: 78

#54 – Madison Metropolitan Area

Not too far away was Metropolitan Madison, which placed 54th with a total score of 52.67.

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Here's how this area ranks compared to other destinations on key metrics:

• Travel expenses and hassle Rank: 49
• Local cost rank: 51
• Attraction rank: 48
• Weather rank: 87
• Activity rank: 43
• Safety rank: 13

And the winner is…

If you want to visit the U.S. destinations chosen as the best travel destinations for summer 2024, pack your bags for Georgia. The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metropolitan area took first place with a total score of 66.77.

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Here's how this area ranks compared to other destinations on key metrics:

• Travel expenses and hassle Rank: 7
• Local cost rank: 38
• Attraction rank: 16
• Weather rank: 15
• Activity rank: 7
• Safety rank: 29

Click the button below to see the full study details and see where all 100 regions ranked in our quest to find the best summer destinations for 2024.

Safe travels!