New Study Finds the Most Cultural States in the US
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
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New Mexico is the most cultural state, with the state having the highest percentage of cultural attractions
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Mississippi and Kansas take second and third, respectively
New research has revealed the most cultural states in the US, with New Mexico coming out on top.
The study by vacation rental marketplace Florida Rentals analyzed the number of landmarks, museums, and art galleries in all 50 states as a percentage of the total attractions available.
It found that New Mexico is the most cultural state in the US. The state is home to 367 sights and landmarks, 505 museums, and 334 art galleries meaning that out of the 2,751 attractions in the state, 43.84% were considered cultural, the highest percentage of any US state.
Mississippi takes second on the list, with 38.05% of all 1,377 attractions in the state being cultural. The state has 310 sights and landmarks, as well as 173 museums, followed by 41 art galleries.
Coming in third place is the state of Kansas. According to findings, there are 1,636 attractions in the state, with 37.65% of these being cultural attractions. The state is home to 330 sights and landmarks, 247 museums, and 39 art galleries.
Fourth place goes to North Dakota, with a total of 653 attractions, 36.75% of which are cultural. The state has 169 sights and landmarks, 64 museums, and seven art galleries.
Rounding out the top five is Rhode Island. 35.62% of the 1,499 attractions in the state are considered cultural, with there being 360 sights and landmarks, 125 museums, and 49 art galleries.
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# |
State |
Total attractions |
Total landmarks |
Total museums |
Total art galleries |
Total cultural |
Cultural as % of total attractions
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1 |
New Mexico |
2,751 |
367 |
505 |
334 |
1,206 |
43.84%
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2 |
Mississippi |
1,377 |
310 |
173 |
41 |
524 |
38.05%
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|
3 |
Kansas |
1,636 |
330 |
247 |
39 |
616 |
37.65%
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|
4 |
North Dakota |
653 |
169 |
64 |
7 |
240 |
36.75%
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5 |
Rhode Island |
1,499 |
360 |
125 |
49 |
534 |
35.62%
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6 |
West Virginia |
1,370 |
284 |
122 |
36 |
442 |
32.26%
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7 |
Vermont |
1,656 |
307 |
148 |
74 |
529 |
31.94%
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8 |
Massachusetts |
6,812 |
1,223 |
631 |
266 |
2,120 |
31.12%
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9 |
South Dakota |
1,166 |
192 |
135 |
31 |
358 |
30.70%
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10 |
Delaware |
828 |
150 |
75 |
20 |
245 |
29.59%
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Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson for Florida Rentals said: “While the larger, more populated states may offer a larger range of attractions, this data highlights which states are focusing on encapsulating culture the most. Whether it be through expressing history through museums and landmarks or showcasing creativity through art, it’s also a great draw for tourism.”
This study was conducted by Florida Rentals, which offers Florida vacation homes with no service or booking fees in the most popular locations in the Sunshine State.
