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Visitors to the United States may wonder which cities will offer the best value for money.
A new one study WalletHub compared all 50 states across 26 key indicators to determine the “most fun” state in the country.
The study compared states in two key categories, “Entertainment and Recreation” and “Nightlife,” which included indicators such as movie costs and the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options.
These are the 10 best states in the United States to have the most fun:
1. Florida
With its wealth of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades and music festivals, this southern state tops the list.
With its wealth of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades and music festivals, this southern state takes the number one spot on the list.
But for those who aren’t as interested in nightlife, Florida also has picturesque coastlines and a huge variety of arts, entertainment and recreation venues in its cities.
2. California
In addition to having near-perfect weather year-round, California also boasts the second-most attractions in the country, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Griffith Observatory.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 7 The Golden State also boasts a wealth of performing arts venues, music festivals, and some of the best bars in the country. It also hosts one of the largest music festivals, Coachella, every year.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432899_235_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
The Golden State also boasts a wealth of performing arts venues, music festivals, and some of the best bars in the country. It also hosts one of the largest music festivals, Coachella, every year.
The Golden State also boasts a wealth of performing arts venues, music festivals, and some of the best bars in the country. It also hosts one of the largest music festivals, Coachella, every year.
3. Nevada
Home to the party capital of Las Vegas, Nevada has long been known for its nightlife and stage shows.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 9 Home to the party capital of Las Vegas, Nevada has long been known for its nightlife and stage shows.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432899_499_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
Home to the party capital of Las Vegas, Nevada has long been known for its nightlife and stage shows.
But for those seeking a little tranquility, the state also boasts large spas and hotels with a multitude of facilities.
4. New York
Known as the “city that never sleeps,” New York City is home to people who speak around 800 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world.
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Known as the “city that never sleeps,” New York City is home to people who speak around 800 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world.
The city also has its own Theater District that is home to plenty of Broadway shows, outdoor cafes, and art museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art.
5. Colorado
The state of Colorado is a favorite among hiking enthusiasts as it is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 13 Garden of the Gods, one of Colorado's many attractions](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432901_285_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
Garden of the Gods, one of Colorado’s many attractions
Apart from this, the state has many attractions like Garden of the Gods, Denver Botanic Gardens, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, and Pikes Peak.
6. Illinois
This Midwestern state features miles of picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline and the Shawnee National Forest.
As its most popular city, Chicago is also a hub for those interested in arts and entertainment and boasts numerous venues such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Theatre.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 15 Chicago is also a hub for those interested in arts and entertainment and boasts numerous venues such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Theatre.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432901_18_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
Chicago is also a hub for those interested in arts and entertainment and boasts numerous venues such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Theatre.
7. Texas
The state of Texas is known for its unique culture, including its music, rodeos, cattle and oil industries, as well as its variety of dining options, particularly Tex-Mex food and barbecue.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 17 The state of Texas is known for its unique culture, including its music, rodeos, cattle and oil industries, as well as its variety of dining options, particularly Tex-Mex food and barbecue.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432902_751_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
The state of Texas is known for its unique culture, including its music, rodeos, cattle and oil industries, as well as its variety of dining options, particularly Tex-Mex food and barbecue.
It also has many picturesque landscapes, including canyons, rivers, lakes, forests and grasslands that travelers can visit.
8. Washington
Home of Seattle, popularly known as the Emerald City, site of the 1962 World’s Fair and its Space Needle are popular destinations for tourists.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 19 Home to Seattle, popularly known as the Emerald City, the site of the 1962 World's Fair and the Space Needle (pictured) are popular destinations for tourists.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432903_755_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
Home to Seattle, popularly known as the Emerald City, the site of the 1962 World’s Fair and the Space Needle (pictured) are popular destinations for tourists.
In addition to this, Washington has three national parks and several state parks, including Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Palouse Falls State Park, and Deception Pass State Park.
9. Minnesota
Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, this Midwestern state boasts world-class hunting and fishing along its 90,000 miles of coastline.
Minnesota also has a thriving food scene with a mix of tradition and innovation and hosts a winter wonderland every year.
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 21 Minnesota also has a thriving food scene with a mix of tradition and innovation and hosts a winter wonderland every year.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432904_676_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
Minnesota also has a thriving food scene with a mix of tradition and innovation and hosts a winter wonderland every year.
10. Louisiana
![A state packed with amusement parks and music venues is named the most fun in the United States 23 One of its cities, New Orleans has iconic landmarks like Preservation Hall, as well as the French Quarter, which has legendary bars and clubs.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/09/1725432904_283_A-state-packed-with-amusement-parks-and-music-venues-is.jpg.webp)
One of its cities, New Orleans has iconic landmarks like Preservation Hall, as well as the French Quarter, which has legendary bars and clubs.
In tenth place is this Deep South state that is best known as the birthplace of jazz, Cajun music and zydeco.
One of its cities, New Orleans has iconic landmarks like Preservation Hall, as well as the French Quarter, which has legendary bars and clubs.
It also hosts more than 400 festivals each year, including Mardi Gras, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, and the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival.
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