BALTIMORE, MD—The personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Most Fun States in America, to identify where residents and vacationers can enjoy the greatest variety and most cost-effective options for activities.

WalletHub compared 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.

Maryland came in at No. 19 on the list.  Florida was ranked No. 1 with California and Nevada ranked at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.

Fun in Maryland (1=Most Fun; 25=Avg.):

• Overall Rank: 19^th
• 26^th – Restaurants per Capita
• 13^th – Amusement Parks per Capita
• 24^th – Performing-Arts Theaters per Capita
• 20^th – Fitness Centers per Capita
• 15^th – Access to National Parks
• 17^th – Variety of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Establishments

“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,” said WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe. “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.”

“Florida is the most fun state in 2024, leading the country when it comes to the number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades and music festivals per capita,” Happe added. “In addition, Florida has the third-most attractions per capita, and the sixth-best variety of arts, entertainment and recreation establishments. Finally, Florida has the 12th-best weather overall, and the Florida government spends the eighth-most money per capita on parks and recreation.”

The full list can be viewed online here at WalletHub.

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