The Friendliest Cities in the US

Expedia has ranked the top twenty friendliest cities this year, using data from traveler reviews from 2019. From a beautiful Hawaiian paradise to a town nestled along Glacier National Park to a sleepy lakeside village, here's the list of the friendliest cities in the country.

This city, known for its incredible snow activities and ski lodges, comes in at number twenty in this year's ranking. With plenty of sunshine and outdoor activities, it isn't surprising that its residents are cheery and friendly.

Hilo is a city on the Big Island known for its close proximity to Wailuku River State Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Nestled along the coastline, with access to beaches, volcanoes, rainforests and waterfalls, residents here can enjoy plenty of all-season activity, as well as a laid-back atmosphere.

Perhaps most famous as a historic Western town, home to some of the most famous gunslingers of the Wild West, Deadwood has turned itself around over the centuries and has made it into the eighteenth friendliest city in the country. Here you can learn about Deadwood's sometimes infamous history, as well as explore abandoned mines and visit friendly saloons.

The small city of Grants Pass, Oregon offers residents a plethora of outdoor activities to experience, and it's also in close proximity to wineries and vineyards.

Bar Harbor is the sixteenth friendliest city in the country. With close proximity to the grand Acadia National Park, residents can partake in the wonders of the natural world, as well as the city's seafaring legacy as a port city.

This town of a little more than 10,000 individuals is the fifteenth friendliest city on this list. Located on Kauai, it's known for an ideal location near incredible beaches and the Nounou Trail, which leads up Nounou Mountain. It's Hawaii, without all of the tourists you'd find in other cities.

The city-within-a-city of Manhattan is home to Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building and more. While it may be a bit of a surprise to find it as the fourteenth friendliest city in the country, its inclusivity and diversity certainly help.

Alamogordo is close to White Sands National Park. This small desert town ranks thirteen in the country. It's also known as a great performing arts center and features many great golf courses.

Kahului is a city on the island of Maui and ranks number twelve. This city is where many of the island's residents commute to work, as it is home to many of the island's economic activities. It's home to a beach, the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and the Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.

Home to a vintage-style boardwalk and the native carnivorous Venus Flytrap plants, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is the eleventh friendliest city in the country, home to Southern hospitality and lovely beaches.

Located on the northern tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown, Massachusetts has long been known as an inclusive destination and residential area for those within the LGBTQ+ community, as well as artists. The charming coastal city boasts cedar siding, fresh seafood and a fun atmosphere.

Ogunquit is another charming coastal city, but its geography is rougher than that of Provincetown. Home to cliffs and grassy dunes, this town is one of the best summer vacation spots in Maine, and its friendly, welcoming atmosphere attracts many to its shores.

Chincoteague, Virginia is a town located on the island of Chincoteague. The eighth friendliest city in the U.S. is within close proximity to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, which protects the native Chincoteague ponies and the parts of the island where they roam wild. The town offers many different tours to discover the native wildlife.

The small coastal town of Kennebunkport, Maine features brightly painted coastal buildings, two beautiful beaches and an idyllic lighthouse. The town goes back to the mid-1600s, offering tourists a rich, historic coastal escape to explore.

The beautiful desert town of Sierra Vista, Arizona is the sixth friendliest town in the country and is nicknamed "The Hummingbird Capital of the U.S." It's home to fifteen different hummingbird species, as well as 300 other bird species. Also in the area are some great wineries and year-round activities.

The smallest Hawaiian town on this list, Lihue is the fifth friendliest town in the country. Located on Kauai, the town is most famous as a cruise ship port and the governmental seat of the island. Kalapaki Beach and Wailua Falls are some places that are popular attractions.

Easton, Maryland prides itself on being named the eighth-best small town in America, so it's no wonder that it ranks fourth in this list. The city, reminiscent of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls, is full of charming brick buildings and features plenty of year-round events and activities to keep its residents engaged.

Home to art galleries and mineral springs, the town of Manitou Springs, Colorado ranks as the third friendliest city in the nation. It features a historic downtown area, ample outdoor activities and even a collection of reassembled ancient cliff structures called the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

The second friendliest city in the nation is the idyllic town of Sister Bay, Wisconsin. With less than a thousand residents, this small waterfront village draws other Wisconsin residents from further south to stay. With a marina, a beach and plenty of nearby forests to explore, there's something here for every outdoor lover.

The Montana town of Whitefish is the friendliest city in the U.S. this year. A gateway into Glacier National Park, this mountain town offers breathtaking mountain views, a historic downtown area and plenty of outdoor activities.