New Study Exposes Connecticut as One of the Least Fun States

WalletHub recently conducted a study to find America’s most fun cities, and the results are in! The study compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 65 different metrics to determine which locations offer the best mix of entertainment options. These metrics included things like festivals per capita, restaurants and fitness centers per capita, acres of parkland, and even the average cost of a movie ticket or beer.

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Everyone has their own idea of what fun looks like. Whether you're into hitting up the latest bars and dance clubs, checking out local festivals, or spending the day at the park, each city has its own vibe. But with entertainment costs rising, it’s good to know where you can find the most affordable fun. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American spends over $3,600 a year on entertainment. WalletHub’s study aimed to help Americans find cities that balance fun with affordability.

So, which cities topped the list as America’s most fun?

Las Vegas, NV
Orlando, FL
Miami, FL
Atlanta, GA
New Orleans, LA

These cities are packed with entertainment options, from world-class festivals and restaurants to an abundance of bars and fitness centers.

On the flip side, Connecticut didn’t fare well in the rankings. New Haven and Bridgeport landed near the bottom, coming in at 154th and 175th, respectively. So, if you're in Connecticut and looking for a fun city, you might want to plan a trip elsewhere!

Overall, WalletHub’s study shows that fun doesn’t have to be out of reach – you just need to know where to go! Basically, anywhere but here.

This is an embarrassment, for Connecticut to come off well in these studies we might need WH to start considering smaller cities because our big ones have a ton of problems. What I thought was interesting was one of the weaker points that pushed Bridgeport so far down the list was Fitness Centers Per Capita. B-Port was third worst in the nation.

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