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America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2025

10. Rapid City, South Dakota - High scores: Presidential attractions, big-name parks, Native art, easy day trips

9. Clarksdale, Mississippi - High scores: Musical heritage, festival calendar and live shows, Southern flavors

8. Northampton, Massachusetts - High scores: Lively downtown, diversity, countercultural vibe, cycling

7. Las Cruces, New Mexico - High scores: Blend of cultures, jaw-dropping scenery, outdoor access, day trips

6. Petaluma, California - High scores: Farm-to-table scene, historic architecture, easy day trips, riverfront setting

5. Annapolis, Maryland - High scores: Maritime and colonial history, waterfront setting, boating, seafood

4. Bend, Oregon - High scores: Outdoor wow factor, play-hard vibe, live music, beverage and food scene

3. Asheville, North Carolina - High scores: Scenic setting, dining and drinks, outdoor access, arts and crafts

2. Missoula, Montana - High scores: World-class wilderness, fly fishing, live music and arts

1. Ithaca, New York - High scores: Natural wow-factor, outdoor activities, wine and cider, college-town culture

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by Anonymousreply 2June 27, 2025 11:02 PM

Our choices this year skew smaller than last year’s top 10, ranging in size from about 15,000 residents to about 115,000. They’re spread across the country and capture the incredible variety that defines the United States — from history and natural beauty to culture and food. And they serve as reminders of what Americans do best: build towns and communities that add up to more than the sum of their parts.

by Anonymousreply 1June 27, 2025 11:01 PM

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