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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The 15 happiest places to live in America
Reno, Nevada , has been named the happiest place to live in America, chosen as an reformative and affordable 'modern boomtown' with fair weather and creative outlets year round. The city was chosen by Outside , based on factors including overall well-being, public land and affordability, and climate change and inclusivity. Millions of surveys were scoured to assess the best urban areas in the US for well-being, before the researchers looked at house and rental prices and general walkability. Reno was ultimately judged the best in class, undertaking massive transformations to become more inclusive and accessible, attracting major companies like Amazon and Tesla without losing sight of its local arts and crafts culture. Remo placed above Wilmington, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Charlottesville , Hood River, Minneapolis, Glenwood Springs, Harrisburg and Plano to clinch the top spot among regions with a population between 5,000 and 500,000. Reno, Nevada: Population: 273,448. Median house price: $550,000. Percentage parkland: 5 percent. Outside described Reno as a 'modern boomtown', bustling with green, open spaces, climbing gyms and a summer arts festival as part of a local revival. The outlet noted 'ample public land and mountain vibe' in its decision to award the city the top spot in the rankings. With a new bike trail attracting cyclists, and nearby Lake Tahoe welcoming in skiers, the city has enough adventure for locals and tourists year-round, making it a go-to destination inclusive of all. Wilmington, Delaware: Population: 71,569. Median house price: $255,000. Percentage parkland: 6.8 percent. Well-connected Wilmington neighbors Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington D.C., offering walkability and community to residents. Delaware's largest city is built at the meeting point of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, and has had its riverfront revitalized in recent years. Wilmington boasts nearly 70 parks, including the 178-acre Brandywine Park and the Alapocas Run, a 415-acre space filled with hiking and biking trails. Outside reports that the city has an inclusive local culture, with LGBTQ+ community leader Dinea Elliott Collins saying: 'When I travel to other parts of the country, I realize how safe and comfortable I feel in Wilmington.' New Orleans, Louisiana: Population: 369,749. Median house price: $360,000. Percentage parkland: 23 percent. Some 80 per cent of residents in New Orleans live within a ten-minute walk of a park, making the city one of the most attractive for residents who enjoy outdoor spaces. Culturally, the city has many attractions bringing visitors each year - from the colonial-era French Quarter to St Charles Avenue and Magazine Street's rows of antique shops. New Orleans remains one of the country's most-visited cities for its deep and complex history, preserving its past in a number of significant museums. In 2016, the city was also ranked the best in the US for live music, cocktail hour and cheap eats - but last for safety. Outside references the city's culture and cuisine, friendliness towards LQBTQ+ people and 'underrated' green spaces in awarding it third place. Cincinnati, Ohio: Population: 309,513. Median house price: $272,750. Percentage parkland: 17 percent. In the late 1800s, Cincy was dubbed the 'Paris of America', due to ambitious architectural projects that still line the streets of its urban center. Developed as a river town for shipping, the city remains an industralized hub with a large economy attractive to large employers and a quaint market pavilion for merchants to sell local produce. It also remains one of the greenest, with 88 per cent of residents living ten-minutes from a park - and a temperate climate ensuring beautiful year-round vistas to be found in the city's 365 parks and recreation areas. Benefitting from large-scale immigration from Germany in the 1840s, the city also benefits from a rich brewing tradition and has more than 80 organizations still making local beer - surely pushing it up the rankings for happiest places to live. Charlottesville, Virginia: Population: 45,373. Median house price: $456,000. Percentage parkland: 10 percent. The independent city of Charlottesville is much smaller than most of its competitors but boasts the same balance of work opportunities and scenic getaways shared by the country's happiest. Outside notes the city's local University of Virginia has given Charlottesville a 'vibrant startup culture', with high rates of graduates and low unemployment. The city's commercial district, The Corner, also provides Charlottesville with a number of college bars and restaurants, as well as a considerable nightlife scene. Around the city, a 20-mile trail offers hikers and bikers a picturesque loop lined with places beautiful riverside spaces, and a number of breweries are 'scattered throughout the surrounding countryside', according to Outside. Hood River, Oregon: Population: 8,352. Median house price: $656,750. Percentage parkland: 4 percent. The small town of Hood River is noted for its rich outdoors activities, leading with a 'vast network' of trails and spaces to surf the Columbia River. The town is only an hour east of Portland and remains connected to local hubs, but retains an independent presence and rich local food scene helped by its rural farms. While rents are a little higher than in other happy cities, Hood River has taken steps to build new developments for residents on lower incomes. The city is also taking strides towards reflecting ambitions of racial and social equity in policymaking. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Population: 425,096. Median house price: $340,000. Percentage parkland: 15 percent. Minneapolis scored 97 on Outside's ranking for cyclists, and was this year voted number one in People for Bikes' annual large-city ratings. With 180 parks, the city offers residents lush scenery joined together by an expansive network of cycle paths and trails. The city is also noted for its investment into low-income neighborhoods and its 'excellent' hospitals. Outside notes that the murder of George Floyd in 2020 'revealed serious problems with law enforcement' in the city. The police department has reportedly undergone a number of reforms in the years since. Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Population: 10,264. Median house price: $726,720. Percentage parkland: 2 percent. The resort city of Glenwood Springs placed eighth on Outside's list of the top 15 happiest places to live in the US, credited for its hot springs and easy access to outdoor sports activities. The town is situated in the Rocky Mountains at the meeting point of the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River, creating stunning vistas. Since the 1980s, coordinated investment has transformed the town's geography to better accommodate hikers and cyclists, building modern trails and reducing congestion in the center. The region's newfound popularity has, however, pushed up housing costs - which officials are looking to tackle with new affordable housing projects. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Population: 50,183. Median house price: $176,000. Percentage parkland: 8 percent. The Pennsylvania capital has long been a desirable destination for young families with affordable housing and vibrant cultural outlets. In 2010, the city was ranked the second best place in the country to raise a family, after Des Moines, Iowa. Since then, Harrisburg has attracted steady growth in the number of bars, concerts and events - in turn building a significant music and entertainment scene in recent years. Again, the city benefits from local mountains, cycling trails and spaces to kayak for those keen on soaking up the local environment. Plano, Texas: Population: 289,547. Median house price: $540,000. Percentage parkland: 3 percent. Plano, Texas, ranked tenth in Outside's list of the happiest places to live in the US. The city is one of the larger nominations, the 72nd most populous city in the country, and remains one of the fastest growing. Steadily, Plano has attracted grown into a significant business hub and the headquarters of many major corporations. Still, the city itself enjoys 85 parks and public pools - and preserves access to two nature preserves around the town, spanning some 1,000+ acres in total. Plano now boasts a lively music and entertainment scene, a host of restaurants - and a farmers' market. Anchorage, Alaska: Population: 287,145. Median house price: $400,000. Percentage parkland: 80 percent. Alaska's largest city is 80 per cent parkland, despite hosting nearly 300,000 people, and spans 1,706 square miles - making it the fourth-largest by area in the United States. Surprisingly, though, the city remains highly walkable and accessible to cyclists - relying on a trail network covering more than 500 miles. According to the Anchorage Park Foundation, 95 per cent of residents say the trails make the city a great place. Others cite the wildlife and fantastic views, as well as the city's investment in preserving and celebrating local history and languages. Madison, Wisconsin: Population: 272,903. Median house price: $395,000. Percentage parkland: 14 percent. Between two lakes, Madison enjoys vast landscapes and more than 280 parks, increasingly accessible as the city invests in new tracks and trails. In winter, residents can also enjoy the city's sports scene - including ice skating, hockey, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. One of the most accessible cities by bike, residents can quickly zip between the city's 18 conservation parks and a bustling city, known for its museums and galleries. Madison is the fastest-growing city in the state, featuring a lively technology sector and exciting opportunities in health start ups. Frederick, Maryland: Population: 82,175. Median house price: $435,000. Percentage parkland: 7.8 percent. Frederick is just an hour from Baltimore and Washington D.C., and is one of the more walkable cities on the list. Nearly 90 per cent of residents live within ten minutes of a park - and sprawling public lands make the city ideal for hikers. Frederick is home to a number of antique shops and themed events, preserving its unique culture - while continuing to invest in new arts and entertainment outlets. Saint Petersburg, Florida: Population: 261,256. Median house price: $430,000. Percentage parkland: 14 percent. With 244 miles of shoreline, St Petersburg is ideal for beachgoers and fishers. As well as celebrating a number of professional sports teams, the city is also home to quieter activities, like the Salvador Dali Museum, a number of libraries and the Chihuly Collection. Residents can enjoy the city's breadth of historical districts, all with unique draws and cultural artefacts. St Petersburg may not be the most walkable city on the list, but remains attractive to cyclists and rollerbladers. Tacoma, Washington: Population: 221,776. Median house price: $472,500. Percentage parkland: 7 percent. Tacoma is a little smaller than St Petersburg but still enjoys 46 miles of coastline and beaches. The city is home to 120 parks and remains fairly accessible by foot and by bike, connecting large forests and outdoor spaces with the cultural hubs in the city. Nearby, Tacoma also has access to Mount Rainier - and is only 90 minutes from the slopes at Crystal Mountain. Cleaning up Commencement Bay and the Dune Peninsula in recent years have opened up the city's natural spaces for visitors to enjoy.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
5 happiest places to live in America
Reno, Nevada, has been named the happiest place to live in America, chosen as a reformative and affordable 'modern boomtown' with fair weather and creative outlets year round. The city was chosen by Outside , based on factors including overall well-being, public land and affordability, and climate change and inclusivity. Millions of surveys were scoured to assess the best urban areas in the US for well-being, before the researchers looked at house and rental prices and general walkability. Reno was ultimately judged the best in class, undertaking massive transformations to become more inclusive and accessible, attracting major companies like Amazon and Tesla without losing sight of its local arts and crafts culture. Reno, Nevada: With a population of 273,448 and a media house price of $550,000, Reno tops the list of the happiest places to live in America. Outside described Reno as a 'modern boomtown', bustling with green, open spaces, climbing gyms and a summer arts festival as part of a local revival. The outlet noted 'ample public land and mountain vibe' in its decision to award the city the top spot in the rankings. It is a far cry from the city's historic reputation as a hub of casinos and gambling - and part of a steady transformation to a more rounded economy. Reno was once the gambling capital of the United States - before nearby Las Vegas outgrew it. The 'biggest little city in the world' has long struck a chord with artists around the globe, featuring in everything from Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues' to Springsteen's 'Reno', The Grateful Dead's 'Friend of the Devil' and REM's 'All the Way to Reno'. Now, the city is home to 18 ski resorts, popular spots for whitewater events, winding cycle trails, a host of music venues and several significant sports stadia. Reno today has enough adventure for locals and tourists year-round, making it a go-to destination inclusive of all. Wilmington, Delaware: Well-connected Wilmington neighbors Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington D.C., offering walkability and community to residents. Its population is 71,569 and Delaware's largest city is built at the meeting point of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, and has had its riverfront revitalized in recent years. Wilmington boasts nearly 70 parks, including the 178-acre Brandywine Park and the Alapocas Run, a 415-acre space filled with hiking and biking trails. Outside reports that the city has an inclusive local culture, with LGBTQ+ community leader Dinea Elliott Collins saying: 'When I travel to other parts of the country, I realize how safe and comfortable I feel in Wilmington.' The median house price is $255,000. New Orleans, Louisiana: Population: 369,749. With a median house price of $360,000, some 80 per cent of residents in New Orleans live within a ten-minute walk of a park, making the city one of the most attractive for residents who enjoy outdoor spaces. Culturally, the city has many attractions bringing visitors each year - from the colonial-era French Quarter to St Charles Avenue and Magazine Street's rows of antique shops. New Orleans remains one of the country's most-visited cities for its deep and complex history, preserving its past in a number of significant museums. In 2016, the city was also ranked the best in the US for live music, cocktail hour and cheap eats - but last for safety. Outside references the city's culture and cuisine, friendliness towards LQBTQ+ people and 'underrated' green spaces in awarding it third place. Cincinnati, Ohio: In the late 1800s, Cincy was dubbed the 'Paris of America', due to ambitious architectural projects that still line the streets of its urban center. Developed as a river town for shipping, the city remains an industralized hub with a large economy attractive to large employers and a quaint market pavilion for merchants to sell local produce. It also remains one of the greenest, with 88 per cent of residents living ten-minutes from a park - and a temperate climate ensuring beautiful year-round vistas to be found in the city's 365 parks and recreation areas. Benefitting from large-scale immigration from Germany in the 1840s, the city also benefits from a rich brewing tradition and has more than 80 organizations still making local beer - surely pushing it up the rankings for happiest places to live. Today, Cincinnati's population is 309,513and the median house price is $272,750. Charlottesville, Virginia: The independent city of Charlottesville is much smaller than most of its competitors (population: 45,373) but boasts the same balance of work opportunities and scenic getaways shared by the country's happiest. Outside notes the city's local University of Virginia has given Charlottesville a 'vibrant startup culture', with high rates of graduates and low unemployment. The city's commercial district, The Corner, also provides Charlottesville with a number of college bars and restaurants, as well as a considerable nightlife scene. Around the city, a 20-mile trail offers hikers and bikers a picturesque loop lined with places beautiful riverside spaces, and a number of breweries are 'scattered throughout the surrounding countryside', according to Outside. The median house price is $456,000.
CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Saskatchewan Weekend is coming to Lloydminster
Have you ever been to a Home Hardware store for breakfast? If you live in Lloydminster, the answer is probably yes. Daybreak Alberta and Saskatchewan Weekend are teaming up for a unique broadcast featuring the morning shows from both Alberta and Saskatchewan in one venue. Grab a fresh coffee from the café, join us for friendly conversation and take home some CBC swag. We'll hear what people love most about living in Lloydminster, what's happening in the local arts scene and more. Date: Saturday, June 14
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Las Vegas named as one of the best retirement towns for 2025… but it's not why you think
Retirees looking for a quiet place to settle might want to consider Las Vegas — but not the one you're thinking of. Unlike the blingy Nevada-based casino metropolis, Las Vegas, New Mexico, offers a much more quaint retirement experience. With a population under 13,000, this small town is steeped in history and surrounded by hundreds of miles of natural beauty. It's home to more than 900 historic buildings, two national parks, golf courses, rivers for fishing, and plenty of bird-watching opportunities. Typical home prices sit just above $300,000, making it an affordable option for those seeking a slower pace. The weather is mild year-round, with the mercury rarely dipping below 12°F or rising above 91°F. An Amtrak station and a nearby airport keep it connected to bigger cities, while local conveniences like Walmart, Love's Travel Stop, McDonald's, and Sonic provide everyday comfort. Just 70 miles east of Santa Fe, Las Vegas, NM, has landed a spot on Travel + Leisure's top 50 places to retire in 2025. 'The Las Vegas area has become a popular place to retire and relocate in the later years of life, even if you are not completely retired,' a spokesperson for Las Vegas' Chamber of Commerce told 'The Las Vegas Area is rural and quiet. This makes it easy to just live life without any stress of city life but not far enough away from civilizations to still make it convenient.' They also pointed out the city's vibrant arts and culture scene, which features several local musicians and galleries. Instead of casinos and five-star hotels, locals can also spend time visiting the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge or the nearby Storrie Lake State Park. It is also a good place for any older Americans with health concerns as there are 33 hospitals in San Miguel County. But the town is not perfect: the nearby Gallinas River is the main supplier of water for residents. The plant processing the water has struggled to keep up with residents' water demands since the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon fires destroyed thousands of nearby acres in 2022. Las Vegas has issued several water advisories and ration warnings since the natural disaster. The city is currently using federal relief aid to distribute water and find longer-term solutions to the availability crisis. Other low-key retirement communities Multiple towns across the US are bustling with newly minted retirees. put together a list of the 21 best retirement towns, taking weather patterns, housing costs, and amenities into account. Florida, which has consistently drawn millions of new retirees each year, only had two towns that made the list. The past year has also seen some surprising trends in retiree migration. Last year, Mesa, Arizona took the top spot as the most popular destination for newly retired movers. Florida kept its crown as the state attracting the most retirement-age residents, but Maine has the highest percentage of residents over 65. For millions of Americans, the prospects of retirement have seemed to dwindle as the economy continues to struggle with a cost of living crisis.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgantown ‘Arts Walk' dates and times for 2025
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — Main Street Morgantown held its first 'Arts Walk' in downtown Morgantown for the 2025 summer season, but it'll be the first of several to be held throughout the year. From May until November, each month will have its own Arts Walk and its own theme to go along with it. Each walk will have a collection of vendors on High Street selling food, art, decorations, clothing, jewelry and more. May 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Spring Arts Walk June 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Pride in our Community July 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Summer Arts Walk Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Dog Days of Summer & Back to School Sept. 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Pep Rally Oct. 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Halloween & Cryptid Creatures Nov. 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Local for the Holidays Executive Director of Main Street Morgantown Erik Carlson said the Arts Walk are designed to make the most out of downtown Morgantown and attract people who may not normally spend an afternoon in the city learn more about what it has to offer. Major charities in Morgantown merge to better serve public 'We want to have as many reasons as possible for people to come visit our downtown,' Carlson said. 'See the stores that we have, see the offerings that we have, build and support local arts scenes, and hope to see them come down when it's not Arts Walk as well, because there's so many great things that are happening downtown.' To learn more about the Morgantown Arts Walk or or to find out how you can become a vendor at the event, you can visit its official website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
