I've lived in and visited so many of America's biggest cities, but these 6 small towns have really won me over

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People riding bikes on pathway next to water in Bend
Some of my favorite small towns to visit are just outside of bigger cities in the United States.

Cheyenne Elwell

I've eaten my way through all 50 states. These 5 had surprisingly incredible food.

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Author Abby Price and husband Sam in restaurant in South Carolina
Out of all 50 states, a few have really stood out to me for their culinary offerings.

Abby Price

I worried I'd hate living in Portland — but just 5 years later, I've completely fallen in love with the Oregon city

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Author Elizabeth Aldrich smiling at a waterfall
I thought I'd always hate living in Portland, where I grew up. After five years of living here as an adult, it's become my favorite city.

Elizabeth Aldrich

My boyfriend and I moved from Minnesota to Oregon on a whim. I hated it for the first year, but I stuck it out anyway.

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Stephanie Mork and her boyfriend and dog
The author moved to Oregon with her boyfriend.

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We sold everything we owned, quit our jobs, and retired in Europe at 60. Leaving the US has its pros and cons.

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Sandra and Jeff Mayernik
Sandra and Jeff Mayernik.

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The Real Reason You Might Be Unable to Tag Portland on TikTok During Trump’s Invasion

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Federal agents, including members of the Department of Homeland Security, the Border Patrol, and police officers, attempt to keep protesters back outside a downtown U.S.

One of the World’s Tallest, Oldest Trees Is Ablaze in Oregon

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The Doerner Fir tree seen from above as smoke billows out of scorched areas along the trunk

My family rents the same beach house every summer. We never feel like we're missing out by not going somewhere new.

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A composite image of a home on a hill surrounded by trees, and Holly, her husband, and two daughters sitting on a beach.
We vacation in the same rental home every year.

Holly Humbert

An RV traveler who has been to all 50 states shares the 6 most van-friendly states

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A woman is looking out of her RV's window in Alaska.
Lita Talisman has spent three years traveling around the US in her RV.

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A Gen Xer who traveled to all 50 states shares his top 5 — and the 5 he won't rush back to

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Patrick Forhane at Crater Lake National Park
Patrick Forhane visited all 50 states, noting that Oregon is one of his favorites because of Crater Lake National Park.

Patrick Forhane

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