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The 10 Best Places to Raise a Family in the U.S. for Young Families

From coast to coast, here are some of the best places for young families to put down roots.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jul 9
Downtown view of historic Franklin, Tennessee, a picturesque small town with shops and pedestrians.
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Instead of Interlaken, This Oregon Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 6
View of Mt. Hood and Portland Marina floating boat houses in Oregon.
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Instead of Banff, This Montana Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 5
Whitefish Mountain Resort viewed from the shores of Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, Montana.
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Instead of Napa, This Kentucky Town is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

by Katie Lawrence
on Jul 3
Downtown Bardstown, Kentucky with preserved brick storefronts, historic commercial buildings, parked cars, and a charming small-town streetscape beneath a blue sky.
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Instead of Lake Bled, This Kansas State Park Should Be Your Next Trip

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 3
Tree coming out of calm lake water at Wilson State Park in Kansas.

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Instead of Annapolis, This Maryland Town is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Skip the crowds at Annapolis and discover this Maryland island, offering quiet boardwalks, boat-filled marinas, and plenty of water recreation.

by Melanie Johnson
on Jul 3
Boats docked at a marina in Solomons Island, a small town near Annapolis, MD.
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Instead of Harpers Ferry, This Wisconsin Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Skip the crowds at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and discover this Wisconsin town offering similar charm, scenery, and experiences.

by Trent Jonas
on Jul 3
Historic brick storefronts with green awnings along a sunny street corner in Mazomanie, Wisconsin.
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Instead of the Golden Gate Bridge, This Iowa Bridge Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

An Iowa bridge like the Golden Gate Bridge? For cyclists, the High Trestle Bridge near Madrid, Iowa is a perfect vacation spot close to home.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jul 3
A view of the stone pillars leading to the High Trestle Bridge in Madrid, Iowa.
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Instead of Boulder, This Ohio Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Skip the crowds in Boulder and discover this Ohio town offering similar charm, scenery, and experiences.

by Jacki Mick
on Jul 3
Scenic twilight view of Lancaster Ohio with low morning fog covering the valley town.
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Instead of Las Vegas, This Colorado Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Black Hawk is a roughly 2-square-mile town packed to the brim with more than a dozen casinos and 40+ restaurants. Unlike Las Vegas, however, it's entirely surrounded by towering mountain peaks, giving it a one-of-a-kind aesthetic that can't be copied.

by Rebecca Norris
on Jul 2
An aerial view of Black Hawk, Colorado.