The Ellie Sparkles Show, a children’s entertainment show, recently analyzed all 50 states against eight key metrics to determine the top states for adventure-filled family travel in the United States.
The eight metrics included:
- Accommodations (number of family-friendly hotels per 100,000 people)
- Things to Do (number of child-friendly tourist attractions in the state)
- Gas Prices (average state price for regular gas)
- Local Transport (average cost of a family ticket in the most-populated city)
- Walking Trails (number of child-friendly walking trails)
- State Safety (state’s personal and residential safety rank)
- Restaurants (number of child-friendly places to eat per 100,000 people)
- Family Meal (average cost of a meal for four at inexpensive restaurant)
According to The Ellie Sparkles Show’s Family Adventure Index, the top 10 states for a family vacation are:
- California
- Florida
- Maine
- Wisconsin
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- Texas
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
California’s family adventure score was 6.17 out of 10, as home to Disneyland, several zoos, more than 3,232 kid-friendly tourist activities and more.
Other findings include:
- Missouri is the cheapest state to grab ice cream with your kids
- American families spend $3,189 a year on family days out
- Georgia’s Savannah Historic District and Florida’s Dry Tortugas National Park rank as America’s best-rated, free, family-friendly attractions
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