Top 25 Happiest Cities In America
Check out the top 25 happies cities in america! From healthiest cities to the ones with the highest happiness rating, these are some of the best american cities to live in!
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25.) Austin, Texas
National Geographic, Gallup, and New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner did a study which measured a population's happiness using 15 metrics, such as civic engagement, walkability, healthy food options, and access to nature. Austin and the Round Rock area in Texas start off the list because of the Barton Springs pool located within Austin’s Zilker Park. This is a three-acre pool with water sourced from underground springs. In fact, people from all walks of life take advantage of this year-round pool, from swimmers and sunbathers, to locals in order to keep cool in the Texas heat.
24.) Portland, Maine
This area ranks in at number 24 of the happiest cities in the United States, based on factors such as, walkability, access to nature, and civic engagement. In fact, people are so happy in this city that it is home to a third of the state’s residents! If you visit Portland, some of the must see attractions are the Victoria Mansion, which is the finest example of residential design from the pre-Civil War era in America, local theaters, and art museums.
23.) San Diego, California
Visitors to the San Diego and Carlsbad area come from all over the world to Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre oasis in San Diego, California. The urban park includes the famous San Diego Zoo, home to more than 3,500 animals. In addition, if you are into touring haunted places, San Diego have over 10 areas you could tour within its city!
22.) Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington area in Minnesota is number 22. This area, while it can certainly get cold, holds a beautiful winter season with various winter weather related opportunities, such as over 100 miles of skiing. And, of course, you could always warm up by viewing its museums, historical societies, and other indoor places. Furthermore, once the snow thaws, summer festivals take over the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
21.) Washington, D.C.
There is a large are which covers a couple states that takes over number 21 on the happiest cities of America and this area is the Washington, Arlington, and Alexandria, District of Columbia and Virginia. While most Americans think of Washington, D.C. as the capital of the United States of America, to the locals, it is simply a wonderful place to live. And that should be no surprise to anyone with the many adventures a person could have from viewing the White House, the Arlington National Cemetery, seeing the tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, along with dozens of museums. On top of this, they city has enjoyed a booming food scene in recent years and a variety of green spaces.
20.) Oxnard, California
The Oxnard and Thousand Oaks, California area sits on the list at number 20 with its combination of great weather, beaches, and nearby national forests. You will always have an adventure if you visit this area as the area holds so much to do, such as a Kayak center, historical museums, various parks, and festivals.
19.) Manchester, New Hampshire
The Manchester and Nashua area made the top happiest cities in America list because of the beautiful scenery it holds as it sits on the banks of the Merrimack River. It is also known to be the largest city in New Hampshire. It is also just about an hour drive from the Atlantic Coast, Boston, and the White Mountains, which is an 800,000 acre national forest.
18.) Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs sits a mile above sea level, and is located near the base of Pikes Peak. The stunning red rock formations in the city’s Garden of the Gods draw some two million visitors every year. Furthermore, there are more than a dozen other attractions to see, such as the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum and Glen Eyrie (eerie) Castle. On top of this, you can also experience going up in a hot air balloon.