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The 10 Most Relaxing Cities in America

July 13, 2021

Where can you go to chill? Bedding company Amerisleep has compiled a list of the top most relaxing cities in the country.

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The 10 Most Relaxing Cities

Amerisleep ranked the top American cities by population density to find the most relaxing cities in the country. The results are very surprising. Amerisleep analyzed factors like transportation noise, light pollution levels, green spaces, weather and distance from a coast to determine the top 10 most relaxing cities in the country. Read on to find out if your city made the cut.

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10. Indianapolis

This Midwestern gem is also the 10th most relaxing city in the US.

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9. New York City

New York is known by many as the city of dreams. And as one of the most relaxing cities in the country, it is quite literally all about good sleep. New York is also the most walkable city in the country, according to SmartTravel.

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8. Houston, Texas

Known as the hometown of Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, Houston is also ranked as one of America's most relaxing.

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7. Chicago

This architecture-rich city known for its fabulous parks is ranked as the seventh most relaxing city in the US. The notoriously chilly weather may keep people indoors and relaxed too. Our formula for total relaxation? Snow + a warm fire = pure happiness.

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6. Philadelphia

This city is known for not only the best cheesesteaks in the world but for its high relaxation factor.

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5. San Diego

We can't think of anything more relaxing than San Diego's beautiful skyline overlooking the perfect blue waters of the San Diego Bay. SleepJunkie also gave San Diego an 85% ranking as one of the best cities for rest, vouching for this city's peacefulness.

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4. Charlotte, North Carolina

With its blend of a hometown charm and big city vibes, almost anyone will be able to find their niche in this relaxing Southern city.

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3. Austin, Texas

Hip and relaxing, Austin would have anyone singing "I wanna go home" just like SpongeBob's Sandy Cheeks.

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2. Jacksonville, Florida

Ranked in second place, who wouldn't feel relaxed contemplating Jacksonville's beautiful water views of the St. Johns River from the heart of downtown?

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1. San Jose, California

San Jose boasts beautiful, mild weather and 90 percent of the residents feel that they live in a peaceful environment according to Amerisleep's study.