These Are the 10 Friendliest Cities in America

Krista Gray
Aug 22, 2017

A bad boss, catty coworkers, or a problem client can be horrible enough to make you want to quit your job. These people might be so upsetting that you need to take a mental health day or plan a vacay to avoid completely losing your cool. Does a getaway sound like a great idea? Travel to a place that’s known for its good vibes — such as one of the following 10 spots that just landed on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Friendliest Cities in the US list. Spending time with welcoming strangers is sure to remind you how awesome people actually are, and it will help restore your happiness before you head back to work.

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1. Charleston, SC: From boutiques to brunch, Charleston has emerged as a top destination for BFF vacations, bachelorette celebrations, and foodies. You can’t help but feel great while you’re in Charleston, especially while chatting with friendly locals who are super proud of their city’s rich history and colorful sights.

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Happy Friday and happy foraging during Telluride Mushroom Festival. Photo @islandrobin #telluride #visittelluride #colorado

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2. Telluride, CO: Topping Park City on the list, mountain town Telluride rounds out one of the top slots with its “chill” vibe and ultra-helpful residents. Readers also listed healthy eats and natural beauty as reasons to visit ASAP. Sounds perfect to us!

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3. Key West, FL: Straight out of an upbeat Jimmy Buffet song, Key West maintains its rep for happy, kind-hearted people who spend their days in bliss by the beach. Don’t leave without bonding over a slice of key lime pie, a margarita, or a cheeseburger in paradise. Yum.

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Now THAT'S a Nashville pool! 🏊🎸 Photo credit: @j10perez

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4. Nashville, TN: Southern hospitality and good vibes reign in the country music capital of the world, which people love for its affordable places to stay and eat, along with the city’s unmatched downtown character that’s perfectly described in so many songs.

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How was your NY, friends? @ALVolt spent NY Eve at Crater Lake with friends and then headed back to Ashland to ring in the new year downtown. 🌲 // #TeamVAO #ashlandoregon #CraterLake #visitingashlandoregon

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5. Ashland, OR: The westernmost destination on the list, Ashland (located in Oregon just over the California border) has a relaxing way of life paired with a bustling arts scene. Are you a Shakespeare lover? Time your trip to enjoy Oregon’s adored Shakespeare Festival, a can’t-miss cultural event.

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They taste even better than they look! #VisitSavannah [📸: @suitcasesandchampagne]

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6. Savannah, GA: Savannah locals are said to be so charming that it almost seems fake — but it’s not. People simply love to share the things they find special about their city, from the best ice cream to historical places to hang out for a quick lesson. Make time for chatter, and you’ll be well on your way to discovering Georgia gems you might never find otherwise.

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7. Jackson, WY: Nature gets mixed with nightlife in this ultra-cool destination set in the Grand Teton mountain range. You can join the friendly folks who spend their day enjoying some of the most spectacular views and wildlife that Mother Nature has to offer before winding down with brews in a small-town setting.

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Founder is feeling those good Asheville vibes. His humans say he had so much fun this past weekend hiking the Blue Ridge, swimming in waterfalls, eating gourmet dog biscuits, & visiting all the dog friendly breweries! #dogcityUSA #goodvibesonly #hipsterdog #Asheville #dogfriendly 📷: @founder.the.doodle. Use the hashtag #visitasheville for a chance to be featured on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Check us out on ExploreAsheville.com!

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8. Asheville, NC: This North Carolina hot spot is Lonely Planet‘s #1 travel destination in the US for 2017 and has racked up some rave reviews. Among the reasons people love Asheville? A vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, close-knit community, and small town vibes that make anyone who stops by to see the sights or indulge in buzzed-about brunch dishes feel at home.

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9. Sedona, AZ: Feeling ready to rest and recharge? Find zen in Arizona, where people appreciate healthy living, high energy, and natural healing among Sedona’s famous red rocks, desert flora, and rivers. For the ultimate unplugged experience, plan to participate in activities with locals, like a guided hike, horseback ride, or yoga retreat.

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10. Park City, UT: With traditions like ski season and the Sundance Film Festival, Park City residents have much to share with visitors, and they do it in expert fashion. It’s no surprise that the famous spot has landed on the most friendly list, given the enormous pride people take in sharing the magic of their mountain town with anyone who’s fortunate enough to enjoy it.

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“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

  • Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
  • The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
  • Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."


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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”
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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are certainly living the sweet life after tying the knot in Palvin's native Hungary. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years, have always been pretty low-key — except for the occasional and undeniably adorable Instagram post (and a stunning wedding!). We are simply ~obsessed~ with this celebrity couple, especially after they pulled out all the stops for their couple's Halloween costume. Keep scrolling to see some of their best moments :').

See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Halloween Couple's Costume!

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For Halloween Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin stunned as the Phantom and Christine from Phantom of the Opera. Dylan wore a mask and a black cape, while Barbara wore a beautiful white dress. While the costume is obviously a nod to the musical, it also totally reminds us of their day as bride and groom.

"In Sleep He Sang to Me," Barbara said in a post, quoting the musical's titular number. "@dylansprouse my forever Phantom."

Who did Dylan Sprouse marry?

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On the couple's wedding day (July 15, 2023), Barbara wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown to celebrate her Hungarian nuptials, bringing together their nearest and dearest for an intimate(-ish) celebration. Barbara and Dylan tied the knot on her parent's property, which conveniently doubles as an event venue, with plans to host an larger wedding in California in the fall.

"This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about, and we wanted them all to be there," Barbara told Vogue.

When did Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin get engaged?

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Barbara Palvin on Instagram: "♥️"

After months of speculation surrounding the couple's engagement, Dylan and Barbara confirmed their engagement in conversation with Sprouse's twin brother, actor Cole Sprouse, for V Magazine in June, sharing that they got engaged last September.

"We didn't necessarily feel the need to be fully transparent with the public about that aspect of our engagement," Dylan said. "What we wanted to do with Stephen [Gan, V editor-in-chief] and the V team is make something that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the nature of private versus public. We're playing with the idea of perception."

Barbara noted that the lovebirds wanted to announce the news "on our time," adding, "When some people leaked the information that we got engaged, our PR team was like, 'Hey, so you guys should do maybe a post about it or talk to this magazine or talk to that magazine…' That really annoyed me because I knew we were building this story up. So, I'm very happy that we ended up doing it our way."

When did Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse start dating?

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

According to People, the couple met back in 2017 after a party when the Suite Life On Deck star slid into the model’s DMs (and as they say, the rest is history). The duo made their relationship Instagram official back in 2018 with Barbara’s sweet birthday tribute for Dylan’s 26th birthday.

Let’s be real here for a second though, we all knew they were endgame the minute Dylan went above and beyond to support Barbara at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show that same year (remember this viral video?). Three days after the fashion show, the Hungarian model told Vogue Australia that she hadn’t had a boyfriend in six years, but had now found “the perfect guy” in Dylan (we aren’t crying, you are).

How old are Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse?

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Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, making her 31 years old. Dylan Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, meaning he's 32 years old. So there's only a one-year age gap between them!

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Elle & Dakota Fanning Will Collab On Apple's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.

  • Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the upcoming Apple TV+ show Margo's Got Money Troubles.
  • The series follows Margo, who signs up for OnlyFans after learning she's pregnant.
  • The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Cast

We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline).

Nick Offerman from The Last of Us and Parks and Rec will also star.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler (via Deadline). She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.

Are you excited for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV reunion? Let us know what other New TV Shows you're watching in the comments.

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