Those aren’t stars in your eyes, they’re actual stars posted on nearly every Brisbane home and business. Aptly known as the City of Stars, the lovely Brisbane rounds out the top ten best cities for travel based on comfort. The charming small town features the Bay Area’s last standing “mile house,” which was built in 1853 as a stagecoach stop. Over the years, 7 Mile House has become a local legend—even selling whiskey during Prohibition. Make a pit stop here during jazz night and see for yourself why this establishment continues to be a local favorite more than 150 years later.
11. Girdwood, Arkansas
12. Warrenville, Illinois
13. Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
14. Kahuku, Hawaii
15. Minnetonka, Minnesota
16. Frankenmuth, Michigan
17. Glendive, Montana
18. Ouray, Colorado
19. Norwood, Massachusetts
20. Littleton, Colorado
The small town of Littleton has big charm. Discover its alluring appeal in Historic Downtown, where you can admire the historical buildings that line the main drag and eye the majestic Southern Rocky Mountains hovering in the distance.
21. West Seneca, New York
22. Wailea, Hawaii
23. Champions Gate, Florida
24. Maitland, Florida
25. Gilbert, Arizona
26. Ojai, California
27. Windsor, Connecticut
28. Folsom, California
29. Sylva, North Carolina
30. La Quinta, California
If comfort to you spells a golf club in hand and a scenic landscape on the horizon, La Quinta is the place for you. Highly regarded for its champion golf courses, this California desert gem is surrounded by the rustic Santa Rosa Mountains.
31. The Woodlands, Texas
32. Avila Beach, California
33. Utica, Michigan
34. Ogunquit, Maine
35. La Verkin, Utah
36. Victor, New York
37. Smithfield, North Carolina
38. Holyoke, Massachusetts
Take a deep breath and fill your lungs with the fresh mountain air at Mount Tom State Reservation. Scenic Holyoke invites you to hike over to the mountain peak, which overlooks the Connecticut Valley. Indulge in nature by biking around the cliffs in the summertime and cross country skiing once the snow blankets the trails.
39. Rancho Mirage, California
40. Katy, Texas
41. Kapolei, Hawaii
42. Wildwood, Missouri
43. Austintown, Ohio
44. Chelsea, Massachusetts
45. Seal Beach, California
46. Eden Prairie, Minnesota
In just one year, Eden Prairie has worked its way up the ranks, from number 70 to a solid 46. Though it’s a small town, it has more than 125 miles of biking and hiking trails that wrap around the area’s enchanting lakes and wooded areas. Wander along on the trails and if you wind up in Winter Park, keep an eye out for the NFL stars playing ball on the practice field.
47. New Bern, North Carolina
48. Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Summer or winter, Lawrenceburg always has something going on. If you’re visiting when the temperatures are warm, tap into your vacation vibes at RiverWatch, a Florida Keys-inspired restaurant that cruises along the Ohio River, but if there’s fresh powder on the ground, carve up the trails at Perfect North Slopes.
49. Sonoma, California
Given its gourmet wineries, inviting B&Bs, and peaceful rolling hills, it’s no wonder Sonoma continues to inch its way up the list. On last year’s list, the Cali wine region ranked number 53, and this year it bumped up four spots—now that’s something worth toasting to!
50. St. Louis Park, Minnesota
51. Deerfield, Illinois
52. Uncasville, Connecticut
53. Shipshewana, Indiana
54. Surprise, Arizona
55. Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
56. Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine’s motto is “Aged to Perfection,” so you can expect good times and fine wine from this Texas town. Explore Grapevine with your taste buds on the Urban Wine Trail, and make a special stop at Sloan & Williams Winery for some local libations from the nearby Texas High Plains and the Texas Hill Country AVA.
57. Morristown, New Jersey
58. Herndon, Virginia
59. Minneapolis, Minnesota
60. Springdale, Utah
61. Waltham, Massachusetts
62. Waikoloa, Hawaii
63. Palm Beach, Florida
64. West Chester, Ohio
65. Cannon Beach, Oregon
Stroll along Cannon Beach with its magnificent rock formations and crashing waves, and it won’t take long to feel the magnetic draw of the Oregon coastline. Even in the quiet season, you’ll find plenty to pique your interest, such as the annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival that takes place each November.
66. Pineville, North Carolina
67. Richfield Springs, New York
68. Victoria, Texas
69. West Fargo, North Dakota
70. Palm Coast, Florida
71. Tuba City, Arizona
72. Belgrade, Montana
73. Jacksonville Beach, Florida
74. Marco Island, Florida
75. Mount Airy, North Carolina
Cruise through the all-American town of Mount Airy and you may get the urge to start whistling the “Andy Griffith Show” theme song. That’s because actor Andy Griffith himself called Mount Airy home, and the city’s Main Street was the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry in the 1960s TV show. Each year, Mount Airy showcases its small-town charisma at its much-anticipated Mayberry Days festival.
76. Seffner, Florida
77. Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania
78. Gordonville, Pennsylvania
79. Miramar, Florida
80. Calistoga, California
81. Deadwood, South Carolina
82. Newark, California
83. Gunnison, Colorado
84. Rifle, Colorado
Rifle isn’t the kind of place where you stay indoors—there’s too much to enjoy outside! Get comfortable in this nature paradise, where you can rock climb the famous crags at Rifle Mountain Park and take a swing on the greens at Rifle Creek Golf Course. This attractive alpine city is also the gateway to White River National Forest, where outdoor adventures abound, from skiing and rafting to biking and hiking.
85. Sandy, Utah
86. Natick, Massachusetts
87. New Smyrna Beach, Florida
88. Williamsport, Pennsylvania
89. New Buffalo, Michigan
90. Lone Tree, Colorado
91. Verona, New York
92. Covington, Louisiana
93. Marina del Rey, California
Sea breezes, ocean views, and the country’s largest manmade small yacht harbor make Marina del Rey the ultimate seaside retreat. After chartering a yacht with FantaSea for a sunset cruise around the harbor, slurp down some oysters at Café del Rey with a front-row view of the dock for comfort beyond compare.
94. Burlington, Vermont
95. Hebron, Kentucky
96. Coronado, California
97. Dunwoody, Georgia
98. Oak Brook, Illinois
99. Cambridge, Massachusetts
100. Mahwah, New Jersey
101. Cupertino, California