Boston is officially the best city in the U.S. for trick-or-treating, and it’s not just because of the haunted history or the cobblestone streets. This Halloween, living in Boston makes finding full-sized bars and spooky spectacles a breeze! So grab your broomstick and your best costume—it’s time to trick-or-treat like a true Bostonian!
A new study from Chicco, a children’s lifestyle brand, assessed 100 U.S. cities to determine the best for trick-or-treating. To determine the best U.S. cities for trick-or-treating, Chicco researchers evaluated the 100 largest cities using 13 weighted factors relevant to Halloween, assigning scores from 0 to 100 based on their importance to trick-or-treaters. Example factors include city walkability, household density, candy shops, population of children ages 5-14, regional spend on candy and more!
Boston took home the top spot on the list, with many other New England cities ranking in the top 10!
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Hartford, CT
- Boise, ID
- Pittsburg, PA
- Providence, RI
- Fresno, CA
- Worcester, MA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Minneapolis, MN
The study also looked at some of the “most difficult cities for trick-or-treating—luckily New England was nowhere to be found on that list!