How Much Fun Does Your State Hold?

Few words in the English language can be more subjective than “fun.” After all, most parents can tell you that their definition of “fun” can be very different from those of their children. However, that didn’t stop the people at WalletHub from trying to rank all 50 of the U.S. states according to their level of fun.

Taking into consideration over 25 metrics, the rankings placed an 80% weight on entertainment and recreation, which took into account everything from restaurants to golf courses, national parks, shoreline mileage, fitness centers, and more. The remaining 20% was calculated from a nightlife category that factored in music festivals, movie costs, and performing arts theaters.

When all the numbers were tallied, The Golden State of California walked away with first place. Florida and New York completed the top 3, while Washington and Colorado rounded out the top five. At the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia earned the unwanted distinction as the least fun state. The Mountain State finished just below Mississippi and Delaware.

How much fun does your state hold? Check the rankings out below and see how your home compares to your neighboring states!

The Most Fun States
1. California
2. Florida
3. New York
4. Washington
5. Colorado
6. Nevada
7. Minnesota
8. Pennsylvania
9. Oregon
10. Texas

11. Illinois
12. Missouri
13. Ohio
14. Arizona
15. New Mexico
16. Louisiana
17. South Carolina
18. Michigan
19. Wisconsin
20. North Carolina

21. Massachusetts
22. Maryland
23. Tennessee
24. Georgia
25. Hawaii
26. Oklahoma
27. Alaska
28. Utah
29. Virginia
30. Wyoming

31. South Dakota
32. Idaho
33. New Jersey
34. Kentucky
35. Iowa
36. Montana
37. Maine
38. Nebraska
39. Indiana
40. North Dakota

41. Kansas
42. New Hampshire
43. Connecticut
44. Alabama
45. Arkansas
46. Vermont
47. Rhode Island
48. Delaware
49. Mississippi
50. West Virginia

The truth is, there are fun things to do in every state! Need proof? Check out our list of 50 lesser-known places to visit on your family vacation.