Colorado Home to U.S.'s Happiest City
Boulder took top honors in a national survey, while Fort Collins and Colorado Springs also made the top 25.
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In case you missed it: Colorado is a happy place indeed. A National Geographic and Gallup survey named Boulder the happiest city in the country, based on factors like access to nature, exercise and healthy eating, a sense of community, and sustainable development. Fort Collins earned the #4 spot on the list and Colorado Springs ranked 18th.
