The ranking compared major state fairs using visitor reviews, ticket prices, Google searches, and social media popularity. State fair season is already winding down in parts of the country, but the fair named the best in America has only just begun. A new study from ACE.com ranked major state fairs using five factors: average monthly…
WalletHub compared 150 metro areas using education levels, school quality, university rankings, and educational equality. As a Wisconsinite, I am always pleased when our state lands near the top of one of these national rankings, especially when the category is something other than cheese or beer. This time, Madison has been named the fifth-most educated…
Forget the crowded, overpriced bucket-list stops — a new study says these lesser-known spots are the ones actually blowing visitors away. Everyone’s got the same five landmarks on their bucket list, and half of them are a letdown once you’re standing in line for two hours to see them (ask me about my less-than-stellar experience…
Weekend-long celebrations, bolder fashion, and more creative dining are shaping weddings this year. Wedding trends have moved pretty far beyond choosing a color palette and deciding between a band or DJ. This year, couples are putting more thought into the entire experience, including how long the celebration lasts and even how many outfits they wear…
WalletHub ranked all 50 states using 26 measures of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife. A few days ago, I looked at WalletHub’s ranking of the most fun states in America, but the states at the opposite end of the list are just as interesting. WalletHub compared all 50 states using 26 metrics split between entertainment and…
WalletHub ranked all 50 states using 26 measures of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife. Some states are simply easier to have fun in than others, at least according to a new WalletHub study. The ranking compared all 50 states across 26 factors, including attractions, restaurants, national park access, beaches, amusement parks, music festivals, and nightlife. Entertainment…
Affordability helps, but WalletHub’s latest ranking shows that weak scores in health, the economy, and safety can outweigh cheaper living costs. I recently looked at WalletHub’s ranking of the best states to live in, where Wisconsin landed at No. 3 and New Jersey came in at No. 2. But the other end of the list…
A new survey found the flight itself often isn’t the problem. It’s what happens after travelers land in an unfamiliar city. You might think the long flight would be the most stressful part of an international trip. According to a new survey, that’s not necessarily the case. Ground transportation platform Mozio surveyed 1,006 international travelers…