WalletHub Study Ranks Oregon Among Most Fun States in 2025

WalletHub study ranks Oregon among most fun states in 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With summer trips in full swing, WalletHub released a list on Tuesday of the most fun states of 2025 -- with the Pacific Northwest earning one of the top nods. To determine 2025’s most fun states, WalletHub analyzed states offering the greatest variety and cost-effective entertainment options, from movie costs and accessibility of national parks to nightlife. “Living in one of the most fun states can boost your mental, ph…

Illinois named one of the most fun states in America

Looking for fun? Illinois is one of the best places in the country, according to a new study.

Nevada lands on list of most fun states in America. Guess where it ranks

WalletHub ranked states by nightlife, recreation and entertainment. Nevada stood out for its mix of nonstop fun and unique attractions.

California ranked as America's 'most fun' state, beating Florida and Nevada

A sailboat race on Mission Bay. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) A new national ranking released Tuesday finds that California is the “most fun” state in America, easily beating second- and third-place Florida and Nevada. The WalletHub personal finance website compared the 50 states across 26 key indicators of a “good time that won’t break the bank.” The data ranged from measures of weather and beaches, to average movie and wine pr…

Is Connecticut fun? WalletHub weighs in

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut landed low on WalletHub's newly released list of "most fun states in America." To make the ranking, their analysts compared two main categories- entertainment and recreation, and nightlife. Connecticut public schools named second-best in US Each category got an overall rank by averaging about a dozen different metrics. The entertainment category looked at factors like number of attractions, ideal weather, a…

This State Was Just Named the Most 'Fun' in the U.S. for Its Entertainment, Nightlife, and Recreation—and It Ranked No. 1 for Beach Access, Too

A West Coast state tops WalletHub’s 2025 list with unbeatable access to attractions, beaches, wine, and nightlife.Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Scenic view of Santa Monica Pier in California.Vacations—and really, every day of your life—should be sprinkled with at least a little bit of fun. And if you're hoping to add more of it to your life, WalletHub knows exactly where you need to go.On Tuesday, the website revealed its list of the most fun s…