Out of 32 winter vacation destinations, Worcester has been ranked as the worst place to spend your holidays.
In their most recent study — 2021’s Best Winter Holiday Destinations — the data experts at WalletHub studied nearly 70 metro areas and divided the list among “cold” and “warm” cities.
They then ranked the cities across 39 metrics including the expense and hassle of traveling to each location, but also on other indicators, such as weather forecasts, safety and variety of activities.
Out of 32 cities, Worcester ranked in the bottom five in four major categories: highest travel costs and most hassles [#32], highest local costs [#30], fewest attractions [#30], and fewest cold weather activities [#29].
The top five cold-weather destinations in 2021 are:
- Atlanta
- Washington, D.C.
- New York
- St. Louis
- Albuquerque
Boston came in #10 overall.
