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During the dog days of summer, there’s nothing better than a road trip to get out of the sweltering city. Lucky for San Antonians, we don’t have go far to have a good one according to a new study.

A recent WalletHub report ranked Texas as the third-best state for road tripping.

According to the online personal finance blog, Texas only lagged New York and Minnesota, respectively, as the ideal state to take a road trip. Researchers scored states based on the cost of gas and lodging, safety and roadside activities. They averaged the metrics to give each state a total score.

Texas scored well with activities, coming in at No. 4 thanks to its nightlife options, scenic byways and attractions such as zoos and botanical gardens. It also scored high for affordability, with the state boasting low fuel costs and having the second-cheapest three-star hotel rooms on average.

But the Lone Star State got dinged for its comparably high crime rate,  which put it 12th from the bottom in terms of safety.

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This article appears in Jun 29 – Jul 12, 2022.

Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...