State packed with amusement parks and music venues is named America's most fun

Those visiting the US might be wondering which cities will give them the best time for their bucks.

A new study by WalletHub has compared the 50 states across 26 key indicators to determine the most 'fun' state in the country. 

The study compared the states across two key categories, 'Entertainment & Recreation' and 'Nightlife', which included indicators such as movie costs to accessibility of national parks to nightlife options. 

Here are the Top 10 states across America to have the most fun in:

1. Florida

With its high number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades and music festivals, this southern state has ranked number one on the list

With its high number of restaurants, amusement parks, arcades and music festivals, this southern state has ranked number one on the list. 

But for those who are not as interested in the nightlife, Florida also has picturesque shorelines and a huge variety of arts, entertainment and recreation places across its cities. 

2. California

Apart from having nearly perfect weather all year, California also boasts the second-most attractions across the country including the Golden Gate Bridge and Griffith Observatory. 

The Golden State also has a very high number of performing-arts venues, music festivals and some of the best bars in the nation, It also hosts one of the biggest music festivals, Coachella every year.

The Golden State also has a very high number of performing-arts venues, music festivals and some of the best bars in the nation, It also hosts one of the biggest music festivals, Coachella every year. 

3. Nevada

Home to Las Vegas, the party capital city, Nevada has long been known for its nightlife and theatrical shows. 

Home to Las Vegas, the party capital city, Nevada has long been known for its nightlife and theatrical shows

But for those seeking a bit of quiet, the state also has multiple big spas and hotels with a multitude of facilities.  

4. New York 

Known as the 'city that never sleeps', New York City is home to people who speak around 800 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world. 

Known as the 'city that never sleeps', New York City is home to people who speak around 800 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the world

The city also has its very own Theatre District that hosts a ton of Broadway shows, sidewalk cafes and art museums such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art. 

5. Colorado 

The state of Colorado is a favorite amongst those who love hiking as it is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

The Garden of the Gods, one of the many attractions  in Colorado 

Apart from this, the state has many attractions such Garden of the Gods, Denver Botanic Gardens, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and Pikes Peak. 

6. Illinois

This Midwest state boasts miles of the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline and the Shawnee National Forest. 

It's most popular city, Chicago is also a hub for those interested in arts and entertainment and has numerous venues such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera and the Chicago Theatre.

Chicago is also a hub for those interested in arts and entertainment and has numerous venues such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera and the Chicago Theatre

7. Texas 

The state of Texas is known for its unique culture, including its music, rodeos, cattle and oil industry as well as its variety of dining options - particularly Tex-Mex and barbecue. 

The state of Texas is known for its unique culture, including its music, rodeos, cattle and oil industry as well as its variety of dining options - particularly Tex-Mex and barbecue

It also has many scenic landscapes, including canyons, rivers, lakes, forests, and prairies for travelers to visit. 

8. Washington 

Home to Seattle, popularly known as the Emerald City, the 1962 World's Fair Site and its Space Needle are popular destinations for sightseers. 

Home to Seattle, popularly known as the Emerald City, the 1962 World's Fair Site and Space Needle (pictured) are popular destinations for sightseers

Apart from this, Washington has three national parks and several state parks, including Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Palouse Falls State Park, and Deception Pass State Park. 

9. Minnesota 

Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, this Midwest state boasts world-class hunting and fishing on its 90,000 miles of shoreline. 

Furthermore, Minnesota also has a thriving food scene with a blend of tradition and innovation and hosts a winter wonderland every year. 

Minnesota also has a thriving food scene with a blend of tradition and innovation and hosts a winter wonderland every year.

10. Louisiana 

One its cities, New Orleans has iconic venues like Preservation Hall as well as the French Quarter that has legendary bars and club

Coming in tenth is this deep south state that is best known as the birthplace of jazz, Cajun, and zydeco music. 

One its cities, New Orleans has iconic venues like Preservation Hall as well as the French Quarter that has legendary bars and clubs. 

 It also hosts over 400 festivals each year, including Mardi Gras, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, and Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival.