16. Denver
Close to the Rocky Mountains, Denver makes a great home for weekend skiers, hikers, and mountain bikers and is not surprisingly ranked the “thinnest” city in America by the American Cancer Society. These skinnys are not complete health nuts though; Colorado also brews more beer than any other state.
17. Wilmington, Delaware
Because of its favorable incorporation laws, many Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Wilmington. The city’s Irish heritage makes it a great place to be on Saint Patrick’s Day, when the city holds an annual parade and party. Each June, the city’s Italian heritage shines with the annual St. Anthony’s Italian Festival.
18. Dallas
A city known for its healthy ego, “the Big D” is home to companies like Texas Instruments and Southwest Airlines. When work is over, the entertainment of choice is football. Locals love it at all levels, from the Dallas Cowboys to the high-school gridiron.
19. Oklahoma City
Sadly, Oklahoma City is probably best known as the site of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995, the largest act of terrorism on American soil prior to the September 11, 2001 attacks. There is now a memorial and museum there. The city also has a National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and a diverse economy that includes agriculture, energy, aviation, government, health care, and manufacturing.
20. Honolulu
If you don’t mind being 3,000 miles from the rest of the United States, it is hard to beat the beaches in Hawaii. The economy is driven by tourism and real estate. The lifestyle? It has some of the same headaches as the rest of the country, such as traffic, but maintains a unique culture too.
Do you know one of these cities? Would it be a fun place to live if the right job came calling? Post your comments below.
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