Las Vegas Takes First Place As Most Fun City in America

An analysis by WalletHub determined that Las Vegas is the most fun city in America. WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three key dimensions: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs. The number of attractions, sports venues per capita, playgrounds and festivals were included in the analysis.

Any local can attest that Las Vegas certainly isn’t the cheapest city to have fun in as it ranks in the top-third of the pack when it comes to the cost of activities and food. The analysis found that for some things, it’s even relatively inexpensive. For example, Sin City is the fourth-cheapest city for grabbing a burger and it has the 13th-cheapest average fitness club membership cost.

“The most fun cities naturally include some of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S., like Las Vegas, Orlando and Miami, but these cities are far more than tourist traps. They provide a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all types of interests, from sports to theaters to arcades, and they have plenty of diverse restaurants to try. The top cities offer affordable options for year-round fun for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo noted.

The second most fun city in America is Orlando, FL, followed by Miami, Atlanta, GA, and New Orleans, LA.