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FINALIST: Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, MD

The Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore is more than a library these days. It's a social worker, it's legal...


Whitefish, MT

Whitefish has had it's fair share of trouble, but it's a community that helps its residents you get back on...


12 Heartwarming True Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Just when you were getting fed up with news, these warm and fuzzy stories have come along to warm your...


Lafayette-West Lafayette Breweries in Lafayette, IN

The craft brew scene in Lafayette has exploded in recent years, but more competition just means more friends in this...


Littleton, NH

Home to author Eleanor Porter, this town is full of cheery residents who embody the spirit of Pollyanna. Littleton residents...


Wilkes Barre General Hospital Mountaintop Campus Satellite in Mountaintop, PA

This medical testing facility makes patients feel comfortable with all aspects of their stay. And the town of Mountaintop makes...


First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle, PA

First Evangelical Lutheran is full of charity and goodwill. Each month members make and sew together quilt toppers to donate...


VA Austin Outpatient Clinic in Austin, TX

Veterans make enormous sacrifices for their country, but rarely receive reciprocal care and concern in return. At the VA Austin...

Le Roy, NY

When a massive wind storm knocked out Le Roy's power, neighbors with generators took care of those without, and local...


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Buffalo, NY

Buffalo is a place where people help each other out. Case in point: Folks from all over the city recently...


Peeples Valley, AZ

Peeples Valley is so wonderful because of, well, the people. Neighbors look out for neighbors, and on occasions when the...


FINALIST: Life Moves Yoga in Killeen, TX

A mecca of mindfulness and peace, a yoga studio as one of the Nicest Places in America requires no stretch...


Saint Paul, MN

Sure, the weather might be cold, but their shoulders? Never. Saint Paul residents are always there to help, come hell...


Vermont Flower Farm in Marshfield, VT

The Vermont Flower Farm isn't merely a place to buy beautiful stems -- it's also a place of healing for...


Kiss the Cook Restaurant and Catering in Paragould, AR

Kiss the Cook Restaurant and Catering isn't as much a restaurant as a means to extend charity, love and care...


St. Simons Island, GA

There's something about St. Simons Island that when you're there, you're nicer! It's where Southern hospitality meets the beach.


Chickasaw Point in Westminster, SC

A great community to join for life or just happy hour, you can stop by Chickasaw Point for both a...

Tyler, TX

When new neighbors move into Tyler, locals are quick to roll out the welcome wagon. You can live somewhere your...


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...


Winona, MN

Home to several charitable organizations to enrich their community, Winona leads the pack when it comes to kindness. And the...


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...


Goldsboro, NC

With one of the most prestigious Air Force bases in the country, Goldsboro is a top-flight place filled with top-flight...


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...

Flemingsburg, KY

Flemingsburg is full of nice people just trying to do the best they can for each other, just ask one...


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.


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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.


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...


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...


Winchendon, MA

Home to the Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery, Winchendon is a haven for veterans in more ways then one. Volunteers provide...