Independence Day celebrations have kicked-off across the Commonwealth, and for many that means hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation.

Seattle was ranked as the second-best Fourth of July travel destination in a new list created by AAA based on its travel booking data.

A record number of travelers are expected this July 4 week. According to AAA, 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home through Sunday, July 6, throughout the U.S. Most of those travelers—61.