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According to a recent WalletHub study, Florida is the second-most enjoyable state in the union.
Based on 26 distinct factors, Florida was determined to be the second most fun state, behind California, by WalletHub.
The study looked at the number of restaurants and movie theaters per person as well as other items like golf courses, theaters for performing arts, fitness centers, marinas, and ski resorts. There were two subcategories: “Entertainment & Recreation” and “Nightlife.”
According to the survey, the Sunshine State tied with California for first place in terms of restaurants per capita and first place in terms of marinas per capita.
Most fun states in the U.S.:
- California
- Florida
- Nevada
- New York
- Illinois
Least fun states:
- Mississippi
- West Virginia
- Delaware
- Rhode Island
- Arkansas
On WalletHub, you can see the complete rankings, a breakdown of the data, and all of the study’s measures.
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Born and raised in South Florida, Krystal is a recent graduate from the University of Miami with professional writing experience at the collegiate and national news outlet levels. She’s a foodie who loves all things travel, the beach, & visiting new places throughout Florida.