The Fourth of July is nearly here, and no one celebrates the national day of independence quite like Texans. We’re not just saying that: A recent analysis named two Texas cities among the top 10 for July Fourth celebrations.
Global luggage storage network Bounce.com compared cities to determine which have the best blend of atmosphere and affordability using key measures like average hotel prices, parade schedules, historical weather data and transport times. Texas and California were the only states to claim more than one city on the top 10 list.
2 Texas cities among top 10 for 4th of July celebrations
Austin was declared the second-best city for celebrating Independence Day this year. Houston also claimed the No. 7 spot on Bounce.com’s rankings. But what exactly makes these cities ideal for the Fourth of July? Here’s the breakdown of each.
Austin
With an occasions score of 6.85, the Texas capital was second only to New York City (7.03). The analysis counted eight “vibrant and diverse” fireworks events, including Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks.
Along with entertainment, Austin was deemed “an excellent option for convenient travel.” Among the top 10 cities, it had the fourth-shortest driving time from its airport to downtown. It was also popular in searches for fireworks and parades and tied with four others for having consistently clear skies during the past five Independence Days.
Houston
H-Town didn’t quite match Austin’s score in most categories; however, it did stand out for offering the cheapest average cost for a night in a three-star hotel. While all other cities in the top 10 had prices well into the triple digits, a night in an average Houston hotel cost just $97.
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This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Traveling for the 4th of July? 2 Texas cities were named among the top 10 for celebrations
Reporting by Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman / Austin American-Statesman
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