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, and we'll be accepting nominations for 2010 Coolest Small Towns starting now. Look on our homepage for the link.
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.