Record-breaking 2.2 million Ohioans set to hit the road for Fourth of July weekend

AAA predicts that nearly 48 million Americans will be travelling outside of their local area for this year’s Fourth of July weekend, and a record-setting 2.2 million are Ohioans.

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Lori Comer, AAA Dayton North Retail sales manager, attributes the high numbers to growing comfort around travel.

“They’re ready to get out and do something,” Comer said.

Many travelers are planning to visit the East Coast as the area’s popularity has declined amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A lot of people like to go out west from the Midwest area,” said Comer. “But we’re seeing… a lot of travel into Maine, into Massachusetts, doing the beaches of Virginia Beach.”

AAA recommends that travelers ensure that their vehicle is road-worthy, as well as verify flight details and vacation reservations.

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