New Upgraded Points Study Reveals the Best U.S. Vacation Towns for an Accessible Stay

Upgraded Points analyzed 100 popular U.S. leisure destinations – including beach towns, mountain getaways, resort communities, historic towns, outdoor recreation hubs, and major tourist cities – to determine which offer the most complete accessible experience; from lodging and dining to trails, tours, and public restrooms. "Accessible travel planning takes real research, because truly accessible means looking well beyond lodging," said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points. "It's whether an entire town is prepared for a traveler with mobility needs. So we wanted to look at the full picture: where people stay, eat, explore, and everything in between." Methodology Researchers evaluated 100 popular U.S. leisure destinations across eight factors tied to accessible lodging, dining, recreation, and public amenities. Availability metrics were standardized per 1,000 permanent residents using 2026 population estimates. Key factors were weighted as follows: Median price of