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Is Las Vegas the number one city when it comes to “staycations?”  WalletHub.com has released its annual list of the best staycation cities in America. https://963kklz.com/uploads/2022/06/FEW-THINGS-6-2-22.mp3 They looked at 44…

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Is Las Vegas the number one city when it comes to "staycations?"  WalletHub.com has released its annual list of the best staycation cities in America.

They looked at 44 key metrics that are broken down into three categories: Recreation, like parks and pools . . . food and entertainment, including bars and attractions . . . and rest and relaxation, like spas and beaches. And out of 182 cities, Hawaii had the best . . . and worst. (???)

The Mike & Carla Morning Show was shocked SHOCKED that Las Vegas was NOT even in the Top 5... We actually came in at number six! Take a look at the list below and find out which cities came in the Top 5 for the Best "Staycation" Cities in the U.S.

#5 PORTLAND, MAINE

Portland, Maine

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Not sure what's happening in Portland, Maine, but clearly if there's a weekend to breakaway, you just drive up the block and turn right to enjoy a beautiful, relaxing "staycation" making it #5 on the Best "Staycation" City in America list!

#4 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Fort Lauderdale

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Why wouldn't you want to have a "staycation" in this beautiful Florida beach city? You have the ocean, sunshine, the nightlife...all right there in your own backyard putting this city at #4 on the list of Best "Staycation" Cities!

#3 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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Known as the "Second City", Chicago comes in at #3 on the list of Best "Staycation" Cities...consider this, the beaches of Lake Michigan, the food, all the major league sports and, of course, shopping! This actually makes for a great "staycation" city...as long as you don't go in the winter time!

#2 ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Orlando, Florida

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Well, we have a pretty good reason as to why this Florida city made the Top 5...with DisneyWorld right in the heart of the city, why would you want to go anywhere else? With that said, Orlando comes in at #2 on the list of Best "Staycation" Cities in America!

#1 HONOLULU, HAWAII

Honolulu, Hawaii

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I don't think you would get an argument from anyone about this city being #1 when it comes to enjoying a "staycation"! The beaches, the surf, the scenery, and just the relaxing lifestyle gets this city the #1 ranking when it comes to the Best "Staycation" Cities in America!

Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada. Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.