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New York is one of the most fun states in the US, new study says — but is it No. 1?
By Adriana Diaz,
23 hours ago
New Yorkers just wanna have fun.
While we believe New York deserves to be No. 1, the Empire State was ranked the fourth most fun state in America, according to WalletHub.
To determine which states offer the most frivolity, WalletHub compared the 50 territories across two categories, entertainment/recreation and nightlife per capita, while also considering costs and accessibility.
While New York did not top the list overall, it did come in first for restaurants and performing arts theaters — no surprise there.
The Sunshine State was followed behind by California and Nevada, respectively.
Miami, Florida, pictured above, has surely contributed to that state’s level of fun. Getty Images Perhaps it’s no surprise that theater (like a Broadway offering, above) and other arts propelled New York into the top spot in those areas. Getty Images
“Living in one of the most fun states can boost your mental, physical and emotional health by giving you a wide range of activities to choose from, both indoor and outdoor,” WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe said in a statement.
“These states help residents stay active and socialize, and they’re also ideal for travelers who want to make the most out of the limited amount of time that they have to explore.”
However, those in some of these cheaper states still aren’t having fun.
New York came in fourth regarding the number of fitness centers per capita, including Blink (above) in Brooklyn. Bloomberg via Getty Images
West Virginia was ranked the least fun (most boring?) state in the US, followed by Mississippi and Delaware.
New Yorkers may have to shell out some extra cash but, hey, we’re having fun — to borrow from Alicia Keys & Jay-Z — in the concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
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