With Spring Break approaching, the online consumer portal site Bonus Finder set out to find the largest party hotspot in the US in 2025.
They compared over 170 destinations in 14 categories, including factors such as the number of clubs and bars, late-night food venues per 10,000 people, and affordable drinks. We were able to determine the best party cities in the country!
1. Key West, Fla. – With an impressive party score of 8.95 out of 10, Key West is the best party destination in the United States. The city has surpassed all other cities in the country per capita (19.29 people per 10,000), late-night food venues (32.15 per 10,000 people), hotel per person (62.78 per 10,000 people) It boasts.
Key West also ensured the perfect nightlife rating for the A+ thanks to a vibrant atmosphere and many special event parties, including New Year’s celebrations and Spring Break celebrations.
2. Panama City, Fla. – With an impressive party score of 8.09 out of 10, Panama City claims to be the second spot among the best party cities in the United States. The city ranks second in the nation for its number of clubs and bars (3.93 per 10,000 people) and special weekend parties (12-3.63 per 10,000 people).
It also ranked third in the number of hotels (18.15 per 10,000 people) and fifth in the late-night food scene (1.51 per 10,000 people). With nightlife rankings, averaged only $5, and the bars open until 4am, Panama City is an affordable electric party destination.
3. Atlantic City, New Jersey – Atlantic City ranks third on the list with a party score of 7.79 out of 10. It’s the night owl heaven as there are the final call, most concerts (5 times a weekend), and most casinos per person (0.23 per 10,000). It is also a budget-friendly destination, offering affordable hotels ($114 per night) and a powerful late-night food scene (1st 7th per person).
4. Daytona Beach, Fla. – Party score 7.71 out of 10, Daytona Beach landed fourth on the list of best party cities, with number of clubs and bars (3.77 per 10,000 people) and 3 at special weekend parties (8). Ranked in the ranking – 1.17 per 10,000 people). It also excels in late-night food options (3rd person per person) and offers plenty of accommodation (2nd in number of hotels per person).
5. Biloxi, MS – Biloxi, which won 7.62 out of 10 thanks to its 24/7 nightlife, closes out the top five party cities in the US. It ranks second in the casino per person (0.22 per 10,000 people), but it is also an affordable party spot, with drinks averaged $4.50 and the hotel only costs $136 per night.
The top ten were completed by Las Vegas, Nevada (7.47), Charleston, West Virginia (7.44), Reno, Nevada (7.40), Green Bay, Wisconsin (7.33), and Albany, New York (7.32).
At the other end of the spectrum, two California cities rank at the bottom: Los Angeles, California (6.37) and Santa Clarita, California (6.44).
Other Florida cities have reached the top 100 include St. Petersburg (15th), Sarasota (18th), Fort Lauderdale (34), Cape Coral (36th), and Tampa (53rd). ), Orlando (85th), and Miami (92nd). Tallahassee (99th) and Jacksonville (100th).
