New Poll Says Massachusetts Is Underrated, Rhode Island Too
People like us more than they expect to, according to a new poll. OnePoll did a survey for the West Virginia Department of Tourism looking at what states are “most underrated” when it comes to vacationing. Who do you think came in at #1? If you said West Virginia – ding ding – remember, this survey was commissioned by the state of West Virginia. It’s what state(s) came in second which us New Englanders will find more interesting. It’s a tie: Massachusetts and Rhode Island!
So why are we underrated? Is it because people think visiting here will stink because of our driving? Or because of our rabidly passionate sports fans? Or maybe because everybody views us as that obnoxious “cousin…. from Bah-stahn.” (I hope you sung that in your head.) Rhode Island, maybe the coffee milk scares them away?
New England has a ton to see! Obviously we’re full of history but we’re also full of Dunkin’ locations. Just two great reasons to come see why we’re underrated. And when you get cut off and flipped off while trying to get from historic point A to Dunkin’ point B, just smile and wave back – and chalk it up as a part of the local flavor and charm.
By the way, 3 New England states just made the list of top places to visit for the Fall! Dang we’re on a roll:
Best States to Visit This Fall, 3 New England States Made the Cut
Today is the first day of fall. The leaves are changing. The cider is flowing. Pumpkin spice is all around. We are starting to wear our scarves, our boots and our hoodies. Fall is truly the best time of year. Especially if you’re from New England. There are so many things to do in New England in the fall. Simply taking a drive to look at fall foliage can be a fun day trip. The website www.lawnstarter.com has come out with its list of best states in the country to visit this fall. They looked at 20 key indicators of a fun fall trip. Some of which include: number of state parks and hiking trails, as well as fall-themed amusements like pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides. Of course they also took into account the fall foliage. They ranked in the categories: fall scenery, outdoor recreation, entertainment and safety. The state that came in last place, Hawaii. Believe it or not, Massachusetts came in at #19 which seems to be a tad low for all of the beautiful sites here in the fall. We got a 39.16 overall score. For fall scenery, we scored a 25. For recreation, we scored an 11. For entertainment and safety, we scored a 12.
There were other rankings on this list too. From Most Weeks with Fall Foliage which Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Vermont and Washington all tied for first. Most Scenic Drives went to California, followed by Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Washington. Most Corn Mazes went to Vermont, followed by Montana, New Hampshire, Nebraska and Rhode Island. And for Most Wineries, Oregon was #1, followed by Washington, Vermont, California and Michigan.
So before you make your plans for vacation this fall, make sure you check out this list in its entirety. We’ll start with #13 down to #1. Best of luck planning your fall vacation!
