Although most Americans acknowledge that they do not get outside often enough, many of the most common activities they engage in are outdoor hobbies — including gardening (45%), biking (21%), and fishing (21%) — according to Scarborough Research.
Most adults also attended an event or visited a park or attraction during the prior year. Sporting events were most popular, with 35% attending a professional sports game, and 16% a high school sports event. A quarter (25%) visited a zoo; 20% attended a live theater performance; 13% went to an art museum; and 11% attended a rock concert. [Leisure]
Source: “American Events And Activities,” Scarborough Research, Allyson Mongrain, Director Marketing and Communications, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 646-654-8426; amongrain@scarborough.com; www.scarborough.com.
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