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summer road trips
Coverage of summer road trips in the Nexus archive.
- Thinking of taking a road trip in California? New research might make you pump the brakes
WalletHub, a personal finance company, released a 2026 report ranking the best and worst states for summer road trips. The research aims to inform travelers about state-specific conditions for road trips.
- One state has the most expensive pizza in the nation — and it’s not New York: survey
A new survey identifies a state with the most expensive pizza in the nation, which is not New York. The report also highlights affordable pizza slices across the country for summer road trip travelers.
- Cracker Barrel gives away FREE gas for summer road trips in desperate bid to lure cash-strapped travelers back to the highway diner chain
Cracker Barrel is offering free gas to attract cash-strapped travelers during summer road trips, marking a marketing strategy to boost diner chain visits. The promotion aims to capitalize on seasonal travel trends while addressing consumer financial constraints.