The 25 Best Cities in America for a Staycation

Summer fun will look a lot different in 2020. Many regions are still in lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis, and even as businesses start to open up, travel remains risky, according to the CDC. But you don't need to go far to take a break from daily life—especially if you live in one of the cities below.

According to WalletHub, these are the ultimate staycation spots in the U.S. The personal finance website rated 182 cities on two main criteria: recreation, and rest and relaxation. Within those categories, they weighed factors like weather, average home square footage, and parks per capita.

Plano, Texas, came in No.1, with a total score of 66.88 out of 100. The city owes its larger-than-average homes to its high ranking. It was followed by Boise, Idaho, in the second slot and Tampa, Florida, in third. You can check out the top 25 cities below.

Even if you're not able to physically leave your home base, you should still take breaks from work if that's something you're able to. And just like a normal vacation, the key to a great staycation is unplugging. Here are some tips for disconnecting from work on your days off.

1. Plano, Texas

1. Boise, Idaho

1. Tampa, Florida

1. Charleston, South Carolina

1. Lincoln, Nebraska

1. Fort Smith, Arkansas

1. Scottsdale, Arizona

1. Grand Prairie, Texas

1. Austin, Texas

1. Orlando, Florida

1. Tallahassee, Florida

1. Nampa, Idaho

1. Huntsville, Alabama

1. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1. Springfield, Missouri

1. Peoria, Arizona

1. St. Petersburg, Florida

1. Overland Park, Kansas

1. Garland, Texas

1. Salt Lake City, Utah

1. Knoxville, Tennessee

1. Little Rock, Arkansas

1. Missoula, Montana

1. Glendale, Arizona

1. Houston, Texas