Vacationers looking for a good time have hit the jackpot with Las Vegas.
WalletHub looked at more than 180 cities in America to find those with the most fun yet cost-effective activities based on 65 relevant metrics across three dimensions: fun and recreation, nightlife and parties, and cost.
According to the findings, Las Vegas, Nevada, was named the most fun city overall in the US. The city was the only one in the study to allow public drinking in most or all places, as well as the largest number of casinos in the country.
Vegas is known for its performers, especially when it comes to music, such as festivals, music venues, dance clubs and comedy clubs.
Sin City has an “extraordinarily large” number of attractions and restaurants with a rating of at least 4.5 stars. And although it has a reputation for partying, it has a wide range of activities for people who prefer a different kind of entertainment, including spas, shopping malls, sports stadiums, festivals and arcades, as well as plenty of exercise opportunities such as bowling alleys, basketball courts and hiking trails.
The second most fun city is Orlando, Florida, home to the country’s most fun parks like Disney World and Universal Studios.
Orlando also ranked fifth as one of the best cities for soccer fans, and if you’re not into tourist attractions, the city also ranked as one of the best cities for spas, performing arts theaters, arcades, pool halls and salons.
Miami, Florida, is the third most fun city, known for its beaches and water activities, leading the country in fishing facilities, marinas, boat tours and water sports. It was also ranked one of the best cities with affordable restaurants available with at least a 4.5 star rating.
Sports are a huge aspect of Miami’s culture, with their beloved Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat helping the city rank as the sixth best for football fans and the fifth best for basketball fans, respectively. And it’s also a great city for staying fit, with 88% of residents living within half a mile of a park and having four fitness centers per capita.
“The most fun cities naturally include some of the most popular tourist destinations in the US, such as Las Vegas, Orlando and Miami, but these cities are much more than tourist traps,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement.
“They offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all kinds of interests, from sports to theaters to arcades, and have many different restaurants to try. Major cities offer affordable year-round entertainment options for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health.”
Top 15 Most Fun Cities in America
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Orlando, Florida
- Miami, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Austin, Texas
- San Francisco, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- Houston, Texas
- New York, New York
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Denver, Colorado
- Portland, Oregon
- Cincinnati, Ohio
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