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Tyler, TX
When new neighbors move into Tyler, locals are quick to roll out the welcome wagon. You can live somewhere your...
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San Antonio, TX
They say everything's bigger in Texas, and San Antonians' hearts are beating evidence that it's true. If you look like...
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Winona, MN
Home to several charitable organizations to enrich their community, Winona leads the pack when it comes to kindness. And the...
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Musser Lake in Worcester, WI
When an injury sidelined Susan Darlak, neighbors braved a long drive to her rural home to make sure she had...
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Goldsboro, NC
With one of the most prestigious Air Force bases in the country, Goldsboro is a top-flight place filled with top-flight...
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Crystal Falls, MI
Always upfront with neighbors and acquaintances, Crystal Falls is crystal-clear when it comes to kindness. There's a whole lot of...
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Flemingsburg, KY
Flemingsburg is full of nice people just trying to do the best they can for each other, just ask one...
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Hometown Doo-Dah Parade in Lewes, DE
You don't need to register. You don't need to plan. You just need a whole lot of spirit.
The Merrell’s House in Pueblo, CO
This unique house can withstand all sorts of disasters but what makes it special is the people inside.
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Fry’s Marketplace in Mesa, AZ
At Fry's Market in Mesa, the staff will go that extra mile to make sure you and your family have...
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The Lodge’s House in Wesley Chapel, FL
Sometimes, the search for one of the Nicest Places in America needn't go any further than the comfort of your...
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Winchendon, MA
Home to the Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery, Winchendon is a haven for veterans in more ways then one. Volunteers provide...
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Oakhurst, CA
As long as you're in Oakurst, you're never alone. Residents will help you through any trouble, no matter the circumstances,...
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Omaha, NE
Omaha is where they live "the good life," but they don't want to keep it to themselves -- they want...
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Lovin Elementary School in Lawrencville, GA
Although the students at Lovin Elementary school are young, their hearts are grown. Having sent over 40 boxes of books...
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Westport, IN
Like something out of a black and white movie, Westport is one of those classic American small towns with chivalry...
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A Stitch N Time in Asheville, NC
The work ethic and customer service at A Stitch N Time tailors is exemplary and unmatched, and they've got a...
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Weeki Wachee, FL
Mystical by name, even more magic and mystery await as you enter Weeki Wachee. Find a seat by the water...
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Field Club Neighborhood in Omaha, NE
Omaha is a big city but its Field Club neighborhood feels like a small down embedded right inside it. Neighbors...
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Augusta, MO
Augusta is small. So when they celebrate, they do it together. When they mourn, it's together. They solve problems the...
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Raleigh, NC
Locals in Raleigh are so generous and quick to help, courtesy seems nearly instantaneous -- because it's gone digital.
Sierra Vista, AZ
Everyone is friendly wherever you go in Sierra Vista, especially up at the Army base, where locals mix with servicemen...
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St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace in Edgewood, KY
When two of their own fell ill at the St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace, the staff offered the same compassion and...
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FINALIST: Bothell, WA
How do you celebrate a birthday in Bothell? Well, if you're one local resident, you do it by collecting charity...
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Kennebunkport, ME
Steeped in history and camaraderie, community is in no short supply in Kennebunkport. Taking an organized approach to education and...
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Barnacle Billy’s in Ogunquit, ME
Welcome to Barnacle Billy's, a seafood restaurant where the sweetest service in Maine and a whale of a good time...
Dallas, GA
If you're an introvert, don't move to Dallas, GA. You can't do one thing in this town without making a...
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Coconut Creek, FL
Coconut Creek knows beauty inside and out, with lush neighborhood greenery and the most loving people under the Florida sun...
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North Shelby County, AL
North Shelby County is fast-growing for a lot of reasons you might expect -- it's safe and near amenities people...