{"id":21924,"date":"2021-03-16T10:19:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T17:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=21924"},"modified":"2021-03-16T10:19:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T17:19:33","slug":"discover-united-states-friendliest-cities-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2021\/03\/16\/discover-united-states-friendliest-cities-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the United States’ Friendliest Cities of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a year where vacations were few or far between, what better way to ease back into traveling than by choosing a town where you’re sure to receive a warm welcome?<\/p>\n

As travelers begin to plan their spring and summer getaways<\/strong>, Expedia.com\u00ae is helping narrow down the possibilities by ranking the friendliest towns and cities for 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Did a local provide an outstanding dinner recommendation?<\/p>\n

Were you greeted with smiles and hellos (or at least smiling eyes over a mask)?<\/p>\n

Was there just overall feel-good energy?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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These might be some of the random acts of friendliness that earned these towns the highest mentions of “friendly, friendliest, amiable,”<\/strong> and other word associations and related linguistic connections based on Expedia.com traveler reviews from\u00a0January 2019<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0December 2020<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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20 of the Top Friendliest Cities in the U.S. (plus, what to do) according to Expedia users include:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Whitefish, Montana<\/span><\/b>\u00a0A gateway to\u00a0Glacier National Park<\/span>, outdoor enthusiasts will love\u00a0the outdoorsy delights\u00a0this\u00a0Montana<\/span>\u00a0town<\/a>\u00a0offers<\/li>\n
  2. Sister Bay, Wisconsin<\/span><\/b>\u00a0This\u00a0charming small town<\/a>\u00a0is fit for boaters and fisherman alike<\/li>\n
  3. Manitou Springs, Colorado<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>Art lovers will enjoy the galleries, restaurants and boutiques in\u00a0Manitou Springs<\/span>, and can even spring for a\u00a0hot air balloon ride<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Easton, Maryland<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Relax at a quaint,\u00a0small-town Inn<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Lihue, Hawaii<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>Nothing beats a\u00a0picturesque town<\/a>\u00a0amid sweeping, green valleys, with excellent views of the Pacific Ocean<\/li>\n
  6. Sierra Vista, Arizona<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>A sunny escape, this\u00a0southeastern\u00a0Arizona<\/span>\u00a0city<\/a>\u00a0is considered the Hummingbird Capital of the U.S.<\/li>\n
  7. Kennebunkport, Maine<\/span><\/b>\u00a0It’s that\u00a0coastal town beach escape<\/a>\u00a0you’ve always dreamed of<\/li>\n
  8. Chincoteague, Virginia<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Book your\u00a0island getaway<\/a>\u00a0to explore beaches and see wild\u00a0Chincoteague<\/span>\u00a0ponies<\/li>\n
  9. Ogunquit, Maine<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Explore\u00a0Maine’s<\/span>\u00a0southern coast<\/a>, rife\u00a0with sandy beaches and grassy dunes<\/li>\n
  10. Provincetown, Massachusetts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Ease your mind in a\u00a0boutique hotel<\/a>\u00a0located on the Northern tip of\u00a0Cape Cod<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Carolina Beach, North Carolina<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Hit the waves and\u00a0charter a private sailboat<\/a>\u00a0or wildlife watching cruise<\/li>\n
  12. Kahul<\/b>ui,\u00a0Hawaii<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Waterfall and rainforest\u00a0tours await<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Alamogordo, New Mexico<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>The closest base<\/a>\u00a0for visiting White Sands National Park<\/li>\n
  14. Manhattan, New York<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Eat, drink and take on the\u00a0Big Apple<\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Kapa\u02bba,<\/b>\u00a0Hawaii<\/b>\u00a0For\u00a0the adventure seeker ready for\u00a0off-road adventures and sweeping views<\/a><\/li>\n
  16. Bar Harbor, Maine<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Adventure<\/a>\u00a0in Acadia National Park<\/li>\n
  17. Grant<\/b>s Pass,\u00a0Oregon<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Shop a local, vintage boutique or visit the wineries and vineyards in this\u00a0Pacific Northwest town<\/a><\/li>\n
  18. Deadwood, South Dakota<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Calling all history buffs!\u00a0Visit this town<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0for its scenic surroundings and discover why it’s been named a National Historic Landmark<\/li>\n
  19. Hilo, Hawaii<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Explore the\u00a0Big Island<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with sunsets and stargazing, cultural tours or helicopter rides<\/li>\n
  20. Aspen, Colorado<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Get an “altitude” adjustment with\u00a0ski and snowboard rental packages, snowshoeing and more<\/a>\u00a0\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In addition to promising the friendliest experience, these outdoorsy, beachy and small-town destinations are right in line with Expedia’s spring and summer 2021 travel trends as travelers look for socially distanced options and domestic beach escapes. For more on this trend which began during 2020, check out the\u00a0Expedia 2021 Trends Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Plus \u2013 now’s a great time to book and save 20% on select hotels with the Expedia\u00a0Spring Sale<\/span>\u00a0happening now through\u00a0March 31<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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