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America's Coolest Small Towns

We've finished tallying the votes, as you can see for yourself below. We announced the readers' top 10 on CBS's Early Show on April 15, 2009.
How do we define "Coolest Small Town"?
The town must have a population under 10,000—we're talking small towns, not big cities. It's also got to be on the upswing, a place that's beginning to draw attention—and new residents—because of the quality of life, arts and restaurant scene, or proximity to nature. And cool doesn't mean quaint. We want towns with an edge, so think avant-garde galleries, not country stores.

We're looking for pics of these Coolest Small Towns. We're especially interested in shots of downtowns, well-regarded restaurants, stores, galleries, and unique local features—a local artistic installation, for example, or a lake or river that gives the town more character. The best of the lot will be featured below.

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A Coolest Small Town is a town of under 10,000 residents that's beginning to draw attention—and new residents—because of the quality of life, arts, and restaurant scene, or proximity to nature. We want towns with an edge, so think avant-garde galleries, not country stores. If you voted, let us know why you made your choice. And if we missed a town, give us a heads up so we can add it to next year's list.

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