Top 8

1. Asheville, North Carolina

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2. Charleston, South Carolina

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3. Whitefish, Montana

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4. Park City, Utah

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5. Key West, Florida

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6. Leavenworth, Washington

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7. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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8. Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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