Best Cities for Crowd Avoiders in North America

Smaller cities with authentic local life. Ranked by overall fit across multiple dimensions.

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#1

Halifax

92

Canada

Safety

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#2

Québec

86

Canada

Safety

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#3

Jacksonville

84

United States

Safety

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#4

Calgary

84

Canada

Safety

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#5

San Diego

83

United States

Safety

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#6

Victoria

83

Canada

Safety

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#7

Charleston

83

United States

Safety

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#8

Ottawa

82

Canada

Safety

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#9

Winnipeg

82

Canada

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#10

Phoenix

81

United States

Safety