What Town Matches
Your Vibe?
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The Unconventional Way I Decorated the Walls of My First Home
I Bought My Home Sight Unseen in a Town I'd Never Lived in
In Partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry
I Transformed My Plain All-White Kitchen with the Coziest Blue Paint
I Was Priced Out of Buying in My Hometown, But I Stayed as a Renter
Every Wall in This Artist’s 1890s Home Is “Basically a Gallery Wall”
This Artist’s Loft in a Former Firehouse Embraces Its Victorian Glamour
See How I Transformed My Mouse Hole-Ridden Kitchen & Living Room
I Used This Design Trick to Recreate the Coziness of My Favorite Bar
A Brief History of New Mexico “Earthships" (They've Got No Utility Bills!)
The Saturday Routine That Romanticizes My Life & Work
The Unexpected Way I Bring This 210-Year-Old Design Style into My Home
The Dramatic Move I Made that Changed My Life (and Healed My Burnout!)
I Bought a House Where I Could Afford One — And Love My New Hometown
How would you spend the perfect Saturday in your new hometown?
Whether you're considering a big move or just want to explore a new place, take our quiz to help you pick your destination.
On a hike.
On the
water.
Antique
shopping.
At the
farmers
market.
At a college
football
game.
If you were an animal,
what would you be?
Cool. So what’s your
coastal home decor style?
A grizzly bear.
A lizard.
A coyote.
A bird.
A river otter.
How fun! What are
you hoping to buy?
What’s your game day outfit?
I’d like to
live in a lighthouse, please.
I’m coastal, but make
it artsy.
Boat chic.
Just call
me Coastal
Grandma.
Vintage tableware — maybe some ornate plates or a serving bowl.
I’m looking for an
antique vase or pot for
my plants.
I want to add to my
vintage record collection.
A beanie and a scarf.
A baseball
cap and
a jersey.
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Get to know the All-New Toyota Camry.
Even a simple errand across town can be a vibe in the right wheels.
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Beaufort, SC
High Charisma, Low Country
Southern comfort meets historic charm
in this harbor town. Take advantage of
movie-ready scenery, access to water sports, and seaside dining.
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Petaluma, CA
VISTAS, AS A TREAT
Petaluma is peak California, with access to stunning coastal vistas, Redwood forests, a booming antiques district, and top-tier restaurants and wineries — it's the gateway to wine country, after all!
Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland’s capital city makes the most of its small footprint, with a rich naval heritage and a cosmopolitan-meets-colonial charm. Also, delicious crab.
Annapolis, MD
MARITIME GOOD TIME
Knoxville has pulled something similar to a magic trick by bringing small-town appeal to a bustling city: It's artsy and all about nature, with a seat at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Knoxville, TN
SCRUFFY AND OWNING IT
Known as the "Brooklyn of the Hudson Valley," this walkable town's got a big-city feel minus the big-city rent. You'll find a bustling art and music scene and boutiques filled with locally-made wares.
Hudson, NY
DOWNTOWN COOL UPRIVER
Bay St. Louis gives you Southern charm with a twist of eccentricity. It's got a close-knit community with a laid-back coastal attitude and under-the-radar white sand beaches. And you can't beat that proximity to New Orleans.
Bay St. Louis, MS
OFFBEAT ON THE BAYOU
Bozeman comes with built-in adventure — so much wildlife, outdoor adventure, and subtle Western undertones that feel downright cinematic.
Bozeman, MT
WILD & RUSTIC
Asheville’s got an eclectic energy and a whole lot to do: You can sip your way through the Ale Trail at one of the city’s many breweries, or hit the real deal at the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
Asheville, NC
PEAK CHILL
Come for the University of Michigan. Stay for the Midwestern kindness, a bustling downtown, and paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking on the Huron River.
Ann Arbor, MI
CAMPUS CHARMER
Not your average beach town. Portland’s got a deep sense of community and maritime history woven through every New England cobblestone street. Inland, tap into your adventurous side with a hike.
Portland, ME
QUIRKY COASTAL
Taos is rich with Indigenous history. It’s home to Taos Pueblo, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site; galleries spotlighting regional Indigenous artwork; and so many reasons to get outdoors.
Taos, NM
SOUTHWESTERN DEEP-DIVE
Portland’s lesser-known neighbor is just as cool. It’s famous for a sprawling farmers market that’s been around for over 35 years — oh, and being home to Nike’s headquarters.
Beaverton, OR
Play in the pnw
Nestled at the convergence of two mountain ranges, Sunland is big on State Park vibes. It offers mid-century ranch-style houses, wooded trailheads, and swimming holes just 10 miles from the Burbank Airport.
Sunland, CA
WHERE PALMS MEET EVERGREENS
This small city in the vineyards has seen steady population growth from Angelenos in search of elbow room. Its green lawns and cheerful cul-de-sacs present a new style of Americana for the 21st Century.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
a sO-CAL CUL-DE-SAC COMMUNITY
Once a critical hub for transportation and manufacturing, this NYC suburb is full of formerly industrial Victorian buildings being retrofitted by a vibrant, diverse creative class.
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Orange, NJ
post-industrial creative hub
At the
farmers
market.
On a hike.
On the
water.
Antique
shopping.
At a college
football
game.
A grizzly bear.
A lizard.
A coyote.
A bird.
A river otter.
Vintage tableware — maybe some ornate plates or a serving bowl.
I’m looking for an
antique vase or pot for
my plants.
I want to add to my
vintage record collection.
I’d like to
live in a lighthouse, please.
Just call
me Coastal
Grandma.
Boat chic.
I’m coastal, but make
it artsy.
A beanie and a scarf.
A baseball
cap and
a jersey.
Every Wall in This Artist's 1890s Home is "Basically a Gallery Wall"
I Bought My Home Sight Unseen in a Town I'd Never Lived in
I Transformed My Plain All-White Kitchen with the Coziest Blue Paint
In partnership with
In partnership with
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Whether you're considering a big move or just want to explore a new place, take our quiz to help you pick your destination.
What makes a vibey town? Cool, artsy, active, community-centered — so many things can mean "vibey," but ultimately it's all about how you feel when you're there. We went looking for high-vibe small cities and neighborhoods across America, and to find them, we reached out to real people like you to tell us where they feel great about living. We asked 15 of them to share their homes and communities with us, and to explain just why these sometimes-surprising places are some of the best-feeling spots in the country. Step into their homes and get to know these people to see why they love where they live.
On a
hike.
On the
water.
Antique
shopping.
At a college football game.
At the farmers
market.
On a
hike.
On the
water.
Antique
shopping.
At a college football game.
At the farmers
market.
If you were an animal,
what would you be?
A grizzly bear.
A lizard.
A coyote.
A coyote.
A grizzly bear.
A lizard.
A coyote.
A bird.
A river otter.
If you were an animal,
what would you be?
A coyote.
A lizard.
A grizzly bear.
If you were an animal,
what would you be?
A bird.
I'd like to live in a lighthouse, please.
I'm coastal, but make it artsy.
Boat chic.
Just call me Coastal Grandma.
Boat chic.
I'm coastal, but make it artsy.
I'd like to live in a lighthouse, please.
Cool. So what's your coastal home decor style?
Vintage tableware — maybe some ornate plates or a serving bowl.
I'm looking for an antique vase
or pot for my plants.
I want to add to my vintage
record collection.
I'm coastal, but make it artsy.
I'd like to live in a lighthouse, please.
Cool. So what's your coastal home decor style?
A baseball cap and a jersey.
A beanie and a scarf.
Vintage tableware — maybe some ornate plates or a serving bowl.
What makes a vibey town? Cool, artsy, active, community-centered — so many things can mean "vibey," but ultimately it's all about how you feel when you're there. We went looking for high-vibe small cities and neighborhoods across America, and to find them, we reached out to real people like you to tell us where they feel great about living. We asked 15 of them to share their homes and communities with us, and to explain just why these sometimes-surprising places are some of the best-feeling spots in the country. Step into their homes and get to know these people to see why they love where they live.
Click here to get to the quiz and find your town match!
Click here to get to the quiz and find your town match!
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
a sOCAL CUL-DE-SAC COMMUNITY
In partnership with
This small city in the vineyards has seen steady population growth from Angelenos in search of elbow room. Its green lawns and cheerful cul-de-sacs present a new style of Americana for the 21st Century.
check out the town
Check out the town
This small city in the vineyards has seen steady population growth from Angelenos in search of elbow room. Its green lawns and cheerful cul-de-sacs present a new style of Americana for the 21st Century.
In partnership with
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
a sOCAL CUL-DE-SAC COMMUNITY
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Nestled at the convergence of two mountain ranges, Sunland is big on State Park vibes. It offers mid-century ranch-style houses, wooded trailheads, and swimming holes just 10 miles from the Burbank Airport.
In partnership with
Sunland, CA
a sOCAL CUL-DE-SAC COMMUNITY
Nestled at the convergence of two mountain ranges, Sunland is big on State Park vibes. It offers mid-century ranch-style houses, wooded trailheads, and swimming holes just 10 miles from the Burbank Airport.
Orange, NJ
Post-industrial creative hub
Check OUT THE TOWN
Southern comfort meets historic charm in this harbor town. Take advantage of comfy temps most of the year (summers can get hot), access to water sports, and seaside dining.
Beaufort, SC
High charisma, low country
Check OUT THE TOWN
Petaluma is peak California, with stunning coastal vistas, Redwood forests, a booming antiques district, and top-tier restaurants
and wineries — it’s the gateway to wine country, after all!
Petaluma, CA
Vistas, as a treat
Check OUT THE TOWN
Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland's capital city makes the most of its small footprint, with a rich naval heritage and
a cosmopolitan-meets-colonial charm.
Also, delicious crab.
Annapolis, MD
Maritime good time
Check OUT THE TOWN
Knoxville has pulled something similar to a magic trick by bringing small-town appeal
to a bustling city: It's artsy and all
about nature, with a seat at the base of
the Smoky Mountains.
Knoxville, TN
scruffy and owning it
Check OUT THE TOWN
Known as the "Brooklyn of the Hudson Valley," this walkable town's got a big-city feel minus the big-city rent. You'll find a bustling art and music scene and boutiques filled with locally made wares.
Hudson, NY
downtown cool upriver
Check OUT THE TOWN
Bay St. Louis gives you Southern charm with a twist of eccentricity. It’s got a close-knit community with a laid-back coastal attitude and under-the-radar white sand beaches. And you can’t beat that proximity to New Orleans.
Bay St. Louis, MS
OFFBEAT ON THE BAYOU
Check OUT THE TOWN
Bozeman comes with built-in adventure — so much wildlife, outdoor adventure, and subtle Western undertones that feel downright cinematic.
Bozeman, MT
wild & Rustic
Check OUT THE TOWN
Asheville’s got an eclectic energy and a
whole lot to do: You can sip your way through the Ale Trail at one of the city’s many breweries, or hit the real deal at the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
Asheville, NC
PEAK CHILL
Check OUT THE TOWN
Come for the University of Michigan. Stay for the Midwestern kindness, a bustling downtown, and paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking on the Huron River.
Ann Arbor, MI
CAMPUS CHARMER
Check OUT THE TOWN
Not your average beach town. Portland’s got a deep sense of community and maritime history woven through every New England cobblestone street. Inland, tap into your adventurous side with a hike.
Portland, ME
Quirky Coastal
Check OUT THE TOWN
Taos is rich with Indigenous history. It’s home to Taos Pueblo, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site; galleries spotlighting regional Indigenous artwork; and so many reasons to get outdoors.
Taos, NM
Southwestern deep-dive
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Adrienne Breaux, House Tours Director
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EDITORIAL OPERATIONS
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Rachel Meirson, Project Manager
Courtney Balestier, Senior Writer
Peggy Lin, Producer
Haley Rodriguez, Associate Producer
Alexandra Wozniczka, Graphic Designer
CREATIVE STUDIO
I Used This Design Trick to Recreate the Coziness of My Favorite Bar
A Brief History of New Mexico “Earthships" (They've Got No Utility Bills!)
This Artist's Loft in a Former Firehouse Embraces Its Victorian Glamour
See How I Transformed My Mouse Hole-Ridden Kitchen & Living Room
The Dramatic Move I Made that Changed My Life (and Healed My Burnout!)
I Bought a House Where I Could Afford One — And Love My New Hometown
The Saturday Routine That Romanticizes My Life & Work
The Unexpected Way
I Bring This 210-Year-Old Design Style into My Home
The Unconventional Way I Decorated the Walls of My First Home
In Partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry
I Was Priced Out of Buying in My Hometown, But I Stayed as a Renter
This Maximalist LA Home Is an Eclectic Ode to Desert Vibes and a Perfect Example of Style-Mixing
In Partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry
This Colorful SoCal Home Reflects the Natural Beauty Right Outside Its Front Door
In Partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry
This Maximalist LA Home Is an Eclectic Ode to Desert Vibes and a Perfect Example of Style-Mixing
In Partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry
This Colorful SoCal Home Reflects the Natural Beauty Right Outside Its Front Door
In Partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry
Check OUT THE TOWN
Check OUT THE TOWN
Editor's note: We’ve updated text on the map to more clearly describe Petaluma, California.
