Chesapeake, Virginia
Rank: 45
Population: 223,454

Chesapeake is one of the nation’s safest cities. It's nestled between Virginia Beach and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in the southeastern corner of Virginia, but some residents may have to leave town to have fun: Chesapeake houses the fewest bars, museums, and restaurants on this list. The town is trying to perk things up in 2013 to celebrate its 50th birthday, holding such events as an oyster roast and a Mayor’s Cup T-ball tournament.

Bars: 10
Restaurants: 451
Museums: 1
Libraries: 8
Pro sports teams: 0
Park acres per 1,000 residents: 252
Colleges: 11
Percent with graduate degree: 6.8
Median household income: $80,695
Percent unemployed: 6.3