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How much fun is New York City?
According to a new ranking by WalletHub, New York City isn't one of the 3 'most fun' cities in the nation. It's not even in the Top 5? So where does the Big Apple rank, and why? FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story.
NEW YORK - What state could possibly be more fun than New York?
With Broadway shows, iconic restaurants, and many sights to see, there is a lot of fun that happens in the Empire State.
According to a new study by WalletHub, New York ranked the fourth most fun state in America with a total score of 58.01.
"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.
People gather around to watch dancers during the "TSQ Project 2.0" in Times Square on June 12, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
WalletHub surveyed the 50 states across 26 key metrics.
The data set ranges from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita, WalletHub said.
Fun in New York
A exterior view of the Palace Theatre at the opening night of "West Side Story" on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
WalletHub said 1 means it was ranked the most fun and 25 is average.
Here's a list of what is the most fun and average in New York state:
- 1st – Restaurants per Capita
- 1st – Amusement Parks per Capita
- 1st – Performing-Arts Theaters per Capita
- 1st – Casinos per Capita
- 3rd – Movie Theaters per Capita
- 4th – Golf Courses & Country Clubs per Capita
- 4th – Fitness Centers per Capita
- 29th – Variety of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Establishments
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Here's what states made the top 5:
- Florida
- California
- Nevada
- New York
- Colorado
Why is Florida the most fun?
File: Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World in Orange County, Florida on June 1, 2022. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Florida came in first with a total score of 65.51.
WalletHub reported Florida is leading the country when it comes to the number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades and music festivals per capita.