Nicest Places

When five traveling women found themselves stranded in Dalton, they met a welcoming, friendly and helpful community. (Credit: Bob Beck)

Named a Finalist Because: From sick children in the hospital to newcomers with a story to tell, Providence finds unique

People from Winona are friendly! (Credit: Yash Ravi) Winona is a quaint little lake town with cute local shops —

Nordin skiing champions volunteer to groom trails around town. (Credit: Jim Soubly) Our town was a booming manufacturing town with

Toastmasters spread season cheer among themselves and others. (Credit: Cara Wasden) Come to Toast of Petaluma in Petaluma, CA, and

Residents gather to dig a memorial garden in honor of Jayden Cho Sargent, a middle school boy, who was struck

Dawn Lowenstein, Manor resident, cuts footloose on the dance floor at one of the many celebrations thrown at the retirement

Kevin Weitkamp, co-operator of Weitkamp Farms proudly waves the American flag atop a grain bin to thank his community for

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Leavenworth! Locals deck the village out in strings of lights. (Credit:

The Johns Creek community excitedly participates in the annual Founders Day Parade each December.(Credit: Jennifer Chapman) Johns Creek is a

Friends of Tina’s family show her the sights around beautiful coastal La Jolla. (Credit: Tina Lazarevic) People in La Jolla

Cruising the beautiful waters surrounding Bailey Island is a popular pastime for many. (Credit: Zandria Hiserodt) Bailey Island is more

The people of Emory helped each other mend their broken homes and hearts after a tornado tore through their beloved

Jennifer and her family stick by her son’s side as he battles cancer. (Credit: Jennifer Bendy) New Lenox is a

One of the best seafood restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida. The owners and staff are friendly and give the best service. They warmly greet you when you walk in and the waitress always serves you with a smile.

Libertyville High School students bought these specially designed T-shirts to raise money for a sick resident. (Credit: Patricia Tazzioli) Families

The community mourns the loss of their local radio host, Brian Scott. (Credit: Cheryl Fisher) The people in this city

The City Square Fountain is a summertime destination for children to cool off. (Credit: Greg Donahoe) From volunteering to help

Local residents keep each other’s pets safe as well. (Credit: Sandy Sosnowski) People say hello and smile. It’s a community

The modern day Mayberry is full of neighbors always willing to lend a helping hand.(Credit: Jessica Ivy) People help each

We live in Woodstock, IL and always thought that midwesterners were nice people. Our daughter decided to look at colleges in

Many residents visit Hunting Island Beach for a day of fun in the sun. (Credit: Susan DeMarco) Everywhere you you

Deirdre moved to Sweetwater with her husband, worried that they might not be welcome — but the town embraced them

Stunning sunsets make St. Petersburg feel like paradise for many locals. (Credit: Suzi Fischer) In St. Petersburg, the sun shines

A statue in honor of the town’s legendary groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. All of the funds made from the annual Groundhog

More than half of the employees dressed in blue on Wear Blue Day to show their support for Child Abuse

Friends cozy up together at dinner for a photo op. (Credit: Amanda Wylie) Friends helping friends. (Credit: Amanda Wylie) When

I moved here years ago because of the location, but the people are also nice, friendly and willing to help

Hazel, Tatum, and Adelaid cool off at the local splash pad in Niceville. (Credit: Terry Sheffield) People who live in