The Most Fun States in America, Ranked

You don't need to book a trip abroad to have a good time this summer. There are plenty of destinations packed with enjoyable activities right here in the U.S. WalletHub recently ranked the most fun states to visit in America, and the interactive map below can help you choose the best one for your next vacation.

To rank the states, the financial advisory website looked at 26 factors that could affect how much you enjoy your vacation in two categories: entertainment and recreation, and nightlife. This included data on access to beaches and national parks, the cost of food and drink, and the number of entertainment venues in each state. Metrics like weather and the total number of attractions were weighted more heavily than factors like the number of golf courses and arcades per capita.

The darker the color on the map, the higher that state scored overall, meaning it offers more entertainment options and better prices than other regions. California came out on top with a total score of 59.42 out of 100. It ranked first in the entertainment and recreation category, and seventh for nightlife. The runner-up was New York, with an overall score of 57.39, followed by Nevada (55.28), and Florida (54.63).

Because "most fun" is such a subjective title, WalletHub also broke the rankings down into more specific categories. While Alaska ranks 32nd overall, it takes the top slot when it comes to access to national parks. Vermont is the best state for skiing facilities, and North Dakota dominates in terms of government spending on parks and recreation.

Hover your cursor over the map above to see how your state ranks—and to start planning your next fun-filled getaway. You can take a deeper look at the different categories on WalletHub.