All New Hampshire residents know that we live in the best state in the country. We have it all - four beautiful seasons, incredible natural beauty, and some of the most genuine people you'll ever find. Did you know that according to Liveability.com, we also have the best small town in America? Of all the towns in the country, they picked Lebanon, New Hampshire! Technically they're wrong - despite only having about 13,000 residents, Lebanon is technically a city. But they're definitely right that it's the best.

1. Lebanon is a highly engaged community.

Residents take pride in the town's excellent schools, common spaces, and programming, and take an active role in preserving and protecting those institutions.

2. It's part of the Upper Valley, a vibrant area with plenty of employers.

Dartmouth College is the next town over in Hanover, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Memorial Hospital is right in Lebanon. Other major employers high tech companies Hypertherm, Stryker, and Timken Aerospace.

3. Lebanon has a great downtown.

The town square is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and small businesses. The Lebanon Opera house is a great place to catch a local show.

4. It's easy to meet your neighbors.

With weekly farmers markets on the Green in the summer and plenty of other town events, the residents of Lebanon spend plenty of time with each other.

5. It's an amazing place to raise a family.

Lebanon is a very family-oriented community. In addition to the great schools, there are plenty of family-friendly events that your kids will love.

6. You'll never run out of outdoor activities.

Located on Lake Mascoma, and with its own ski slope and plenty of running trails, Lebanon has recreational opportunities for every season.

7. It's has all the small-town New England charm you could imagine.

Lebanon is even home to Poverty Lane Orchards, an idyllic spot to enjoy all the best that fall has to offer.

8. Your choices for a delicious bite to eat are endless.

From classic soft-serve at Dairy Twirl to delicious Cambodian sandwiches at Phnom Pehn, you won't get bored of the food scene in Lebanon.

9. It even has a covered bridge.

The Packard Hill Bridge over the Mascoma River is picture-perfect New England.

10. It's just plain gorgeous.

Rivers, a lake, mountains - Lebanon offers all of New Hampshire's most gorgeous features in one town.

Lebanon's residents have plenty of reasons to love their town. If we haven't convinced you to move yet, take a trip to see it for yourself - we know you'll be charmed too.