HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 11: The Houston skyline appears above an intersection of freeways approaching from the east on April 11, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
HOUSTON - Despite gas prices on the rise, residents are still expected to hit the road this summer, which is great for Texas, as it was recently ranked the third-best state for summer road trips.
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A WalletHub report looked at several metrics to find the most fun, scenic, as well as wallet-friendly road trip destinations. Through its findings, the study ranked Houston right behind New York, which took the highest place, and Minnesota.
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Texas was also ranked 2nd best in offering the lowest prices of three-star hotel rooms, 7th for the number of attractions offered, and 8th in average gas prices.
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To see a full examination of the report and how other states did, visit WalletHub's website.