If you happen to’re nonetheless attempting to resolve the place to go on trip this summer season—and also you need someplace comparatively quiet, reasonably priced, and under-the-radar—you’re completely not alone. Fortunately, U.S. Information & World Report has you lined—it simply launched its annual Best Vacations rankings. And one surprising vacation spot got here out on high.

Every year, the information writer evaluates 1,500 trip locations all over the world and ranks them throughout quite a lot of classes, together with one which highlights essentially the most “underrated” locations within the nation. The publication makes use of a rating system that takes under consideration readers’ rankings in addition to a rating that its journey editors assign every place. Journey editors rating every vacation spot throughout 10 classes—like tradition, meals, and journey. For this explicit listing, the information group additionally took different components under consideration, corresponding to the scale of crowds and the variety of issues to do at every of the places. 

After evaluating all the info, it named St. Simons Island, Georgia, essentially the most underrated journey vacation spot within the U.S.

St. Simons Island is the most important barrier island in Georgia’s Golden Isles, as all the things you possibly can need from a summer season getaway: a pristine seaside, miles of strolling paths and bike trails, ice cream retailers, and dozens of eating places serving up informal (however scrumptious) fare. Don’t skip the milkshakes at Frosty’s Griddle & Shake or the pulled pork at Southern Soul BBQ. All in all, the island is listing is an enthralling enclave of pure magnificence, locally-owned shops, and family-friendly actions. 

However whereas St. Simons may certainly be “underrated,” it’s been on Journey + Leisure’s radar. It was just lately named one of many best small towns for a summer getaway, and we additionally suppose it’s one of many best places to retire on the East Coast. 

As an added bonus, it neighbors Sea Island, Georgia, which is dwelling to Sea Island Resort, which continuously makes appearances in our  World’s Best Awards. Nonetheless, St. Simons has managed to maintain a low-key profile

“… It’s usually neglected by out-of-state beachgoers in favor of Florida and South Carolina locales.”U.S. News & World Report said in its report. 

Listed here are the highest 10 most underrated journey locations within the U.S. that made the listing—you could find the total report at U.S. News & World Report.

1. St. Simons Island, Georgia
2. Sawtooth Nationwide Recreation Space, Idaho
3. Door County, Wisconsin
4. Chattanooga, Tennessee
5. Block Island, Rhode Island
6. Large Bend Nationwide Park, Texas
7. Portsmouth, New Hampshire
8. Duluth, Minnesota
9. Charlottesville, Virginia
10. Crested Butte, Colorado