(Photo by Larry Ellis/Larry Ellis Photography)

This is one of America’s most livable cities, with a historic downtown that helps bring the community together. The city’s affordability, thriving industry, and accessible culture are the bonus elements that make it stand out from the crowd.

The city has done an amazing job transforming Old Town from abandoned, turn-of-the-century warehouses into a vital commercial and social hub. On the last Friday of each month, you can even hop on street trolleys to travel between galleries and museums.