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30. New Jersey
> Total score: 31.01
> Entertainment & Recreation rank: 21st worst
> Nightlife rank: 21st worst
> Annual state spending on parks and recreation: $657.3 million — 22nd highest

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29. Virginia
> Total score: 31.09
> Entertainment & Recreation rank: 23rd worst
> Nightlife rank: 16th worst
> Annual state spending on parks and recreation: $1.1 billion — 14th highest

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28. Idaho
> Total score: 31.81
> Entertainment & Recreation rank: 24th worst
> Nightlife rank: 20th worst
> Annual state spending on parks and recreation: $210.8 million — 10th lowest

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27. Utah
> Total score: 32.49
> Entertainment & Recreation rank: 23rd best
> Nightlife rank: 4th worst
> Annual state spending on parks and recreation: $521.9 million — 24th lowest

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26. Tennessee
> Total score: 33.24
> Entertainment & Recreation rank: 22nd worst
> Nightlife rank: 18th best
> Annual state spending on parks and recreation: $640.5 million — 23rd highest
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