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Need a more relaxing environment to live in? I found the top 5 chill cities in the USA you should check out.
#5 Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon. Portland is a West Coast city offering lots of outdoor activities and enticing breweries to enjoy, explains Bustle. With Mt. Hood located nearby as well as a plethora of outdoor hiking trails, lakes, and music venues, Portland is one of the most relaxing cities in the country.
4 Boulder, Colorado
Boulder offers a robust outdoor scene that caters to hikers, cyclists, and rock climbers. Boulder openly endorses the cannabis industry as Colorado was one of the first states to legalize recreational use. Head over to one of the city’s many dispensaries and enjoy a peaceful day outside afterward, or just settle in for a relaxing afternoon nap. Either way, Boulder will have you chilled out and relaxed in no time.
The cannabis industry isn’t the only thing Boulder has going for it. Located just 25 miles from Denver, Boulder offers proximity to the big city without the hassles of a major metropolitan area, adds Pacaso. The nearest major airport is 50 miles away, so you won’t have to worry about added pollution or noisy planes making the rounds. Boulder delivers the perfect combination of outdoor recreation and quiet surroundings.
3 Irvine, California
Irvine sits less than an hour from Los Angeles, but don’t get this small California town confused with the glitz and glamour of LA’s bright lights – Irvine is a relaxing place to call home. As Eat This, Not That notes, Irvine offers some of the country’s best outdoor, and recreational activities to go with its incredible public schools.
2 Madison, WI
With a population of around 300,000, Madison is the fastest-growing city in Wisconsin. As Far and Wide explains, Madison isn’t too far from Chicago, Illinois, and offers a similar way of life – without the stress of the big city. Madison is surrounded by lakes and filled with fun outdoor activities, family-oriented events, and a relaxed atmosphere.
1 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis is filled with relaxing activities to enjoy. From yoga to nightlife to a steady, not too demanding, jobs market, Minneapolis offers a great quality of life. As Coworking Cafe explains, the average citizen in Minneapolis earns well above the national average while the cost of living sits two percent lower than the average American metropolitan area.
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