WalletHub Study Ranks Tampa and St. Pete as Two of America's 'Most Fun Cities'

By Tampa Bay Living Magazine staff

In Tampa Bay, boredom is simply not an option.

A recent study by WalletHub ranked Tampa and St. Pete as two of the "most fun cities" in America, based on 65 key metrics. The study compared over 180 U.S. cities, using various metrics such as free city events to movie costs to brewery hours of operation. Ten Florida cities were ranked as the most fun, with Orlando and Miami ranking second and third, respectively.

Tampa ranked 12th overall, with entertainment and recreation being key factors, followed closely by Fort Lauderdale and St. Pete.

Top 15 cities ranked the “most fun” in America:

1. Las Vegas, Nevada

2. Orlando, Florida

3. Miami, Florida

4. Atlanta, Georgia

5. New Orleans, Louisana

6. San Francisco, California

7. Austin, Texas

8. Honolulu, Hawaii

9. New York, New York

10. Chicago, Illinois

11. Cincinnati, Ohio

12. Tampa, Florida

13. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

14. Portland, Oregon

15. Denver, Colorado

WalletHub ranked cities based on factors such as diversity, public beach access, bike-rental facilities, major attractions, sports venues and festivals, among others.