Some cities boast the best job opportunities, others the best-educated populace. Let's face it, though: We all want to know where the fun is. That's why WalletHub examined more than 180 major US cities to gauge where merrymaking is in ample supply, looking at more than five dozen metrics in three categories: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and the expense involved in having all of this fun. Here, the 10 cities where you can let the good times roll:
- Las Vegas (No. 1 in the "Nightlife and Parties" category)
- Orlando, Fla.
- New York (No. 1 in the "Entertainment and Recreation" category)
- Miami
- Chicago
- Atlanta
- San Francisco
- Portland, Ore.
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
WalletHub's full list of fun-filled cities
here. (
The cities in America where you might want to raise a family.)