Vibrant Small Towns in the USA

This is a semi-curated list of small towns in the ‘lower-48’ United States that have a semblance of authenticity, character, or sense of place — you might call it ‘place vibrancy.’ Residents feel as though they belong in their towns. They have a strong arts scene. Diversity is welcomed. Local businesses are promoted. Vibrant small towns have other attributes, but you start to get the picture.