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Nicest Places

After hearing all your stories and submissions, we’ve found some of the nicest places in America. From metropolitan miracles to small-town hidden gems, our nation’s capacity for human kidness will amaze you. Did your town make the list?

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    Uniting in the Face of Deadly Blizzards and Tragedy, Buffalo, New York, Is the Nicest Place in America

    Despite natural disasters, shooting tragedies and Damar Hamlin's near-death experience, Buffalo's community is stronger than ever

    Damar Hamlin: Thank You, Buffalo

    In this touching letter, Damar Hamlin reflects on the support he's received from the Buffalo community, 2023's Nicest Place in...


    How Unity Park Heals a Decades-Old Racial Injustice and Unites a Community

    This park rights a historic wrong and brings people together with nature


    This Flower Farm Delivers Free Flowers to Spread Cheer—and Fight Pollution

    This nonprofit is spreading smiles and saving the earth, one bouquet at a time


    A Devastating Flood Brings Out the Best in a Small Town

    When the floodwaters rose in Red Lodge, Montana, so did a river of helping hands

    Tasty Ribs and Helping Hands: Mark BBQ Serves 170,000 Meals to Those in Need

    In addition to brisket burgers, this restaurant offers free meals and second chances


    The Nicest Places in America 2023

    The Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to...

    How One Man’s Dream—and a Community’s Determination—Brought the Kingsport Carousel to Life

    They may not have been carpenters or mechanics by trade, but residents of Kingsport, Tennessee, had just the thing to...


    These Neighbors Helped Save Ranch Animals During a Wildfire—and Made Coulterville, California the Ni...

    When a wildfire threatened their tight-knit community, residents of Coulterville, California stepped up to help neighbors in need


    Solve a Math Problem, Get Free Food: How the Lucky Candy Bodega Uses Math—and Kindness—to Help the C...

    The Bronx bodega's challenge aims to help those in need—and keep those math skills sharp too


    Nicest Places in America 2022

    Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to improve...