Why Minnesota Is One Of The Most Enjoyable States To Live In

When it comes to having fun in the United States of America, Minnesota ranks right near the top of the list thanks to its large number of performing arts venues, golf courses and casinos per capita.

The financial gurus at WalletHub recently conducted a study of the most fun states to visit and Minnesota ended up finishing ninth overall!

NUMBER NINE, NUMBER NINE, NUMBER NINE...

Minnesota finished 3rd in Variety of Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Establishments per capita;  6th in Golf Courses and Country Clubs and also Casinos per capita; 9th in Movie Theaters per capita; 16th in Fitness Centers per capita; 17th in Amusement Parks per capita and 24th in Restaurants per capita.

Minnesota's high national ranking was also buoyed by its #1 ranking in "State and Local Expenditures on Parks and Recreation per capita."

WHO IS NUMBER ONE FOR FUN?

California was found to be the 'most fun' state thanks to a large number of restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters and fitness centers. Florida came in second and Nevada third in the rankings.

“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's Chip Lupo. "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.”

LAME STATES 

The 'least fun' states were West Virginia, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Delaware and Arkansas.