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Anthem, AZ
A little place called Anthem has a big mission: To honor U.S. veterans. In addition to hosting one of the...
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Lebanon, IN
Already one of the friendliest cities around, Lebanon now aims to become one of the cleanest. The can-do folks who...
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Wolf Pack House in Smith’s Station, AL
Wolf Pack is a safe place for animals and people in need, even if that means someone has to sleep...
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Branson, MO
Branson, home to classic midwestern kindness and hospitality, is a place that treats strangers as guests and those who are...
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Linville Land Harbor in Linville, NC
Everyone waves when you pass in Linville Land Harbor, neighbor or stranger. Even the dogs bark "hello"! And volunteerism is...
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Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem is a hub of good food, good people, and good times -- the perfect ingredients for a superb mixture...
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Burnsville, MS
Though Burnsville is little, it is fierce. Recognizing the need for a safe environment to break the cycle of addiction,...
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Superior, NE
The town's name is Superior, but it's got nothing on it's residents, a force to be reckoned with when disaster...
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Unity Spiritual Center in Vero Beach, FL
A pinnacle of true selflessness, Unity Spiritual Center believes that nice people give of themselves to each other. So when...
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Flowood Family YMCA in Flowood, MS
The Flowood YMCA is community hub because their interest goes far beyond formalities -- it's personal.
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Ithaca, NY
Everyone is accepted in Ithaca, where people let you be exactly who you are without asking questions or demanding an...
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Village Coffee Roastery in Scottsdale, AZ
Baristas at Village Coffee Roastery sling more than lattes -- they also serve smiles. After your first visit, they will...
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Stacey Hurford’s Group Exercise Classes at Villa Sport Athletic Club in Beaverton, OR
Exercise instructor Stacey Hurford inspires her students far beyond that extra sit-up, motivating to do the very best for themselves...
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Unity Life Enrichment Center in Sebring, FL
The doors at Unity Life Enrichment Center are eternally open, inviting the world to come as they are and go...
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Christ Church in Fairgrove, NC
The congregation at Christ Church brings the love thy neighbor philosophy to life everyday, and to them, the world is...
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Snowmass Village, CO
Extreme sports are a staple at Snowmass, but none will take your breath away they way the locals' kindness will.
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DeRidder, LA
A military community with a rich history of being nice, fables of DeRidder's kindness stretch as far back as World...
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Houston, TX
When Houston was devastated last year by Hurricane Harvey, the city proved what it was made of: nice, kind people,...
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Plano, TX
People say that the kids these days have no manners -- well, that's just not true in Plano, where they're...
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Hudson, NC
Everyone who works for the town of Hudson and its many organizations couldn't be nicer. Thing is, they're also your...
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Bellevue, IA
When you give to Bellevue, Bellevue gives back. A long-time resident and champion of the charities in town and across...
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Sun City Anthem in Henderson, NV
At Sun City Anthem, residents take care of each other, forming groups to help do things that have become difficult...
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Wanamingo, MN
When you first move to Wanamingo and you don't know anybody, you'll find it surprisingly easy to make friends with...
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FINALIST: North Riverside, IL
North Riverside is a town that really, really cares about helping neighbors. Don't believe me? They've actually written a manual...
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Ligonier, PA
Ligonier is a classic small town. People are friendly and the main streets and parks are all beautifully maintained. And...
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Goodland, KS
When Judy Nations came back home with nothing, her community of neighbors were quick to remind her why their hometown...
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Granbury, TX
Granbury locals could offer many reasons as to why their home is one of the Nicest Places in America, but...
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Oconto, WI
Wisconsin natives know how to handle snow, so when Oconto was hit with one of the nastiest blizzards in over...
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Sausalito, CA
Sausalito isn't all easy living and Golden Gate views, it's community, strength, and resilience too. As California wildfires ravaged the...