With summer just around the corner and 85% of Americans planning to take a summer trip, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most Fun States in America, with Maryland coming in at #18. To determine the states offering the greatest variety and most cost-effective options for enjoyment, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 26 key metrics. The data set ranges from movie costs to accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita. Maryland’s rankings in specific categories can be seen below:
Fun in Maryland (1=Most Fun; 25=Avg.):
- 26th – Restaurants per Capita
- 11th – Amusement Parks per Capita
- 18th – Fitness Centers per Capita
- 15th – Access to National Parks
- 21st – Variety of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Establishments
California, Florida, and Nevada came in ranked 1, 2, and 3. For the full report, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665