Just in time for summer, WalletHub announced its list of the most fun states in the United States for 2017. Analysts compared the 50 states across 22 key metrics including movie ticket cost and accessibility to national parks. Did your state make the top 10?
Top 10 Most Fun States
- Nevada
- South Dakota
- Colorado
- North Dakota
- New York
- Wyoming
- Oregon
- Louisiana
- Montana
- Hawai’i
Vermont topped the list for most restaurants per capita, with Utah coming in last place. Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Maine made up the top five for golf courses and country clubs per capita. Alaska, New York and Vermont tied for states with the most performing arts theaters per capita. Fans of the great outdoors will find the best access to national parks in Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota and New Mexico. For a full list and further information on methodology, visit the website.
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