Current Events > US posters, how fun is your state? States ranked by fun.

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https://wallethub.com/edu/most-fun-states/34665

Somehow Ohio ranked #13.

If I had to guess, most out-of-staters would not consider Ohio a fun place to be.

No

Seven, which is bullshit, unless our numerous waterparks gave us a huge boost.

I mean, I'd say yes, and it is the first ranked state, so most agree with me.

As an Ohioan I can confirm Ohio is rated way too high.

How in the hell is South Carolina 19. Carowinds is in North Carolina, also the panther and hornets play there too. There ain't shit in SC expect nasty ass beaches.

Im surprised Hawaii isnt higher and 7 is too high for mine

4th after Disney, Disney and Vegas.

Florida is number 2 I guess because of the amusement parks here

#1 baby

and yes, tons of stuff to do here.

Colorado #6
That shit should definitely be higher, (no pun intended).

Ohio is probably high because of its amusement parks.

My state is 4 but without the city of the same name it would be a lot lower.

Illinois.

Yea, it's a good time

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I've lived on both coasts, Midwest and south. California is scary with the motorcyclists zooming in the lines, but Atl is the worst fucking drivers by a mile. 75 is dogshit.

Indiana is ranked 39, behind Iowa lol

New Jersey CAN be fun, but the kind of fun you can have there will probably land you in jail afterwards.

YourBestFrenemy posted...

Colorado #6
That shit should definitely be higher, (no pun intended).

It probably would be if America valued outdoor sports more. As it stands, the only reason why it is so high on the list now is probably because Colorado also has one of the best food scenes in the country.

Also what is so fun about Arizona? Isn't it just a bunch of old retirees frying in the desert heat?

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its way too fucking hot in phx to be enjoyable for 8 months out of the year, museums and stuff are mid tier at best, and the Grand Canyon is overrated, which is why I moved into the mountains and backwoods a few hours north

Arizona and Hawaii not nearly high enough.

Nevada not being #1 is a little odd too.

#1 as usual.

Tennessee at #25

Completely middle of the road

1 California

Liu_Kano posted...

Also what is so fun about Arizona? Isn't it just a bunch of old retirees frying in the desert heat?

The partying in Arizona is next level. Old Town Scottsdale is a fever dream in the best way possible.

California is fun if you're rich or work in tech. Or if you consider working 2+ jobs and living with roommates fun.

Liu_Kano posted...

Indiana is ranked 39, behind Iowa lol

New Jersey CAN be fun, but the kind of fun you can have there will probably land you in jail afterwards.

Lol

Virginia #24
Only thing to do in Virginia is go to Virginia Beach, when it gets warm. And we have two amusement parks, Kings Dominion in Doswell & Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Which are only open from April to November. Winter sucks because we hardly get any snow anymore, so if you want to ski you have to drive to West Virginia.

electricbugs2 posted...

The partying in Arizona is next level. Old Town Scottsdale is a fever dream in the best way possible.

My buddies and I took a weekend trip from San Diego to Scottsdale for Halloween when we were like 21-22.
It was a memorable one to say the least.

Shouldn't Hawaii be in the top 10?

Im surprised Wisconsin is 17th. Must be the beer, and I guess golf.

electricbugs2 posted...

The partying in Arizona is next level. Old Town Scottsdale is a fever dream in the best way possible.

Yeah but the trade off is anyone in a Tesla or Beemer in Snottsdale drives like the most aggressive insecure virgin, pedestrians get flipped off and honked at for crossing th street on the regular

FolkenRawr posted...

My buddies and I took a weekend trip from San Diego to Scottsdale for Halloween when we were like 21-22.
It was a memorable one to say the least.

The level of debauchery that happens there is insane. I knew going in that the party scene there is wild, but was in no way prepared for how ridiculous it was.

Absolutely love it there in general, going back ASAP.

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-singles/31667

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samsungsalt posted...

Yeah but the trade off is anyone in a Tesla or Beemer in Snottsdale drives like the most aggressive insecure virgin, pedestrians get flipped off and honked at for crossing th street on the regular

Can't say I experienced this. I actually really enjoyed driving in the Phoenix metro. Probably because people there actually move when the light turns green, unlike in BC where they just sit there with their thumb up their ass.

electricbugs2 posted...

Can't say I experienced this. I actually really enjoyed driving in the Phoenix metro. Probably because people there actually move when the light turns green, unlike in BC where they just sit there with their thumb up their ass.

People in AZ drive like it's Mad Max, and they're proud of it. It's actually a legitimate problem. If you just visited, you really don't have any idea.

Somehow Ohio ranked #13.

If I had to guess, most out-of-staters would not consider Ohio a fun place to be.

To be fair, Cincinnati Zoo has possibly the best zoo in the country. San Diego Zoo can suck Cincinnati Zoo's nuts. Some of the state parks ain't half bad either, such as Hocking Hills and Mohican.

California.

And yes, lots of things to do and see.

electricbugs2 posted...

Can't say I experienced this. I actually really enjoyed driving in the Phoenix metro. Probably because people there actually move when the light turns green, unlike in BC where they just sit there with their thumb up their ass.

I lived in the metro area for over 5 years and the drivers are just obnoxious, tailgating you at 20 over, making a gap where there isnt one, too many people on their phones driving and dont even get me started on the incessant braking as a reaction instead of steadily slowing down. My insurance rate went down over 30% when I moved from the area.

WarfireX posted...

People in AZ drive like it's Mad Max, and they're proud of it. It's actually a legitimate problem. If you just visited here, you really don't have any idea.

I've read that education there is suffering too. Teachers making less than $30k a year because retirees don't want to fund schools with taxes.

Number 18

I don't go outside much so doesn't matter to me

New York

Yeah, there's plenty to do here and it's pretty fun. Moreso in the city but upstate has a lot of cool or interesting stuff too. Number 4, surprised it's not one space higher

CoyoteTheGreat posted...

It probably would be if America valued outdoor sports more. As it stands, the only reason why it is so high on the list now is probably because Colorado also has one of the best food scenes in the country.

Don't forget the all the outstanding breweries. Colorado water is some of the best to brew beer with.

WarfireX posted...

People in AZ drive like it's Mad Max, and they're proud of it. It's actually a legitimate problem. If you just visited, you really don't have any idea.

I was mostly in the East Valley to be fair. Maybe downtown Phoenix is worse, but again as someone from a medium sized city in Canada where everyone drives like they just shot up heroin, people actually moving at a decent pace was life changing.

samsungsalt posted...

I lived in the metro area for over 5 years and the drivers are just obnoxious, tailgating you at 20 over, making a gap where there isnt one, too many people on their phones driving and dont even get me started on the incessant braking as a reaction instead of steadily slowing down. My insurance rate went down over 30% when I moved from the area.

I'll give you the phone thing, everyone just openly on their phones while driving and TPD/MPD/SPD do fuck all.

Didn't really experience anything else you mentioned. I have very few bad things to say about my experience in Phoenix. If it wasn't such a walk down to get a Green Card I'd already be living in Tempe with extreme prejudice.

Heartomaton posted...

Seven, which is bullshit, unless our numerous waterparks gave us a huge boost.

There's plenty to do in Texas. It's a vast place with numerous waterparks, amusement parks, national parks, beaches, lakes, and rivers. So many places to fish and hunt. Plenty of indoor activities in every city. Why so sour?

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It's pretty cool here

Lawl where the Mississippi folks at? Show yourselves.

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electricbugs2 posted...

I was mostly in the East Valley to be fair. Maybe downtown Phoenix is worse, but again as someone from a medium sized city in Canada where everyone drives like they just shot up heroin, people actually moving at a decent pace was life changing.

Downtown Phoenix is bad, but the real issue is driving on the freeway during the weekdays, particularly rush hour. But during the weekdays rush hour is from like 7AM to 7PM. It's why remote work is a non-negotiable for so many white collar workers there. Commuting is awful, dangerous and a huge chunk of your day, even if you are centrally located. If you're driving on one of the major freeways during this time (the 10 id the worst), on a daily basis, it isn't a matter of if you will get into a car accident or experience road rage, it's when. People are more high strung and exhausted during the summer, desperate to get home, and drive like they are in a race.

Liu_Kano posted...

I've read that education there is suffering too. Teachers making less than $30k a year because retirees don't want to fund schools with taxes.

AZ comes in very low in rankings, but considering it's grown into a large city I always wonder how it's as low as it is. And yes, every teacher I have met hates their job. They all have this beaten down "This isn't something you do for the money" attitude that comes off like Stockholm syndrome, and within a few years they have either changed careers, or checked out. A lot of people who have a talent for it go someplace else.