As the summer travel season kicks off, Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, in conjunction with OnePoll, reveals the findings of its summer travel survey. The analysis of 2,000 Americans shows that from coast to coast and in-between, local cities and neighborhoods are loaded with adventure, cuisine, and culture Americans have yet to experience. Iconic U.S. sights and flavors are ripe for summer vacation days and weekend exploration:
- National Harbor (Washington, D.C.)
- Pike’s Place (Seattle)
- Alcatraz (San Francisco)
- National Aquarium (Baltimore)
- Museum of Modern Art (New York City)
- Space Needle (Seattle)
- Mt. Rushmore (South Dakota)
- New York Aquarium (New York City)
- Gateway Arch (St. Louis)
- Gettysburg National Park (Pennsylvania)
- Blueberries in Maine
- Lobster in Maine
- Maple Syrup in Vermont
- Beignets in New Orleans
- Crabs in Maryland
- Cheesesteak in Philadelphia
- Cheese in Wisconsin
- Pizza in Chicago
- Cheesecake in New York
- Barbeque in Texas
Zipcar Summer Travel Survey Map
Iconic U.S. sights and foods most Americans have yet
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The uplifting news is Americans require not look far or book costly travel to zest up their mid year. For some, their home urban communities and areas offer exciting end of the week get away, imprudent daytrips and grand eateries inside a short drive. Despite the fact that the greater part (54 percent) didn't take a late spring get-away in 2017 – and a similar measure of individuals still can't seem to book a get-away this mid year – Americans need to visit and taste the best their neighborhood brings to the table:
- Most crave more spontaneity (54 percent) and the opportunity to “shake-up” their daily routine (71 percent).
- A majority (54 percent) say they have a local landmark in mind that’s within 30 miles they’ve always wanted to check out.
- Four out of five Americans (80 percent) have identified a restaurant nearby they’ve wanted to try but haven’t, with a fifth (20 percent) having as many as ten eateries on their food bucket list.
Tight spending plans and time were refered to as the greatest obstructions to getting out and investigating locally with the greater part (51 percent) feeling they didn't have enough cash and about 33% (31 percent) feeling they were "excessively occupied."
"At Zipcar, we perceive that it's frequently unconstrained 'how about we bounce in the auto and go' gets away from that gain the best summer experiences," said Katelyn Chesley, Zipcar representative. "Knowing you approach advantageous and practical transportation helps make these last minute undertakings conceivable. Be it Pike's Place, downtown's most up to date eatery, a late spring show arrangement, or shocking the children with an excursion to the National Aquarium. With Zipcar, you can take the haggle."
Regional data mirrors national data in the trend that local gems offer “never-before” experiences for many Americans:
Local in the Mid-West:
- Nearly three out of four (74 percent) of those who live in the Midwesti haven’t been to the Gateway Arch; and almost half (49 percent) haven’t eaten a slice of Chicago’s famous pizza.
Local in the East:
- More than half (53 percent) of those who live in the densely populated and highway-laden Northeastii have never been to the Empire State Building; and almost three out of five (59 percent) have yet to crack a Maine lobster.
Local in the West
- In the west,iii more than three quarters (76 percent) have never been to Alcatraz; and nearly three out of five (59 percent) have never tried barbeque in Texas.
Zipcar provides on-demand, universal access to a variety of cars in hundreds of cities across the U.S. and ten countries worldwide. Zipcars are available 24/7 for reservation via Zipcar’s mobile app, online, or over the phone. Prospective members can join at www.zipcar.com.
Survey Methodology
Regional, gender and age breakouts, raw data and graphics are available. The survey included a random sample of 2,000 U.S. adults regardless of Zipcar membership status in late April 2018.
About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour or day, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in over 500 cities and towns across Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Iceland, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. Zipcar offers the most comprehensive, most convenient and most flexible car-sharing options available. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), a leading global provider of mobility solutions.
More information is available at www.zipcar.com.