I used to live in Nebraska, for the first 20 years of my life. For fun, I fished, watched the Huskers, and went to the mall.
Now, I live in Minneapolis. There are all kinds of concerts to see, museums to go to, shows to attend - like, all the time. There are zoos, amusement parks and the biggest shopping mall in the US of A. There are bars, nightclubs, restaurants and shopping centers up the wazoo.
On weekends, I fish, watch the Huskers, and occasionally go to Target.
Funny how little of a difference it makes when you have a wife, a kid, and a budget...