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The Best US Cities for a Staycation
Whether it’s time, money or something else keeping you from going away this summer, why not indulge in a staycation? If you live in one of these cities, you’re in for a real treat.
Wanna get away … but can’t? A staycation is the perfect way to remain at home while experiencing all the relaxation and entertainment of a vacation. WalletHub, a website that offers free credit scores and reports, curated a list that ranks the best cities in the United States for escaping your daily routine without leaving home.
Source: WalletHub
To determine its rankings, WalletHub evaluated the 150 most populated cities in the United States based on three specific factors — recreation, food and entertainment, and rest and relaxation. Here are the top 10 staycation cities in the country.
10. New York, New York
- Ranked in the top five for the most tennis courts, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, beer gardens, coffee and tea shops, museums, and spas.
- Ranked in the bottom five for having the fewest zoos and aquariums.
9. San Francisco, California
- Ranked in the top five for having the most coffee and tea shops, museums and spas.
- Ranked fourth for recreation and food/entertainment.
8. Portland, Oregon
- Ranked in the top five for having the most beer gardens and coffee and tea shops.
- Ranked third for food and entertainment.
7. Atlanta, Georgia
- Ranked in the top five for having the most ice cream and frozen yogurt shops.
- Ranked in the top 10 for recreation and food and entertainment.
6. Las Vegas, Nevada
- Ranked in the top five for having the most public golf courses, zoos and aquariums, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, and spas.
- Ranked second for best food and entertainment.
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5. Tampa, Florida
- Ranked third for rest and relaxation.
- Ranked in the bottom five for having the fewest beer gardens.
4. Seattle, Washington
- Ranked in the top five for the most coffee and tea shops.
- Ranked in the top 10 for recreation and food and entertainment.
3. San Diego, California
- Ranked in the top 10 for recreation and food and entertainment.
- Ranked 18th for rest and relaxation.
2. Chicago, Illinois
- Ranked in the top five for having the most swimming pools, tennis courts, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops.
- Ranked first for recreation.
1. Orlando, Florida
- Ranked in the top five for having most public golf courses, zoos and aquariums, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, and spas.
- Ranked first for food and entertainment.
- Ranked first as the best city for a staycation with all categories and criteria considered!
