The 24 Coolest Suburbs for 2019

Maplewood, New Jersey—home to colonial houses sitting beneath blossoming Magnolia trees—can make a suburban convert out of any hip New Yorker.

The Dallas burb's downtown area has won awards for being one of America’s best main streets, with family-owned small businesses lining the historic courthouse square.

Its history, trendy vibe, and proximity to Washington, D.C. afford the suburb its unique flavor.

One thing you might immediately notice when you visit this Atlanta suburb is that its residents (called “Decaturites”) like to keep it local.

There are old-school pizza spots, midnight screenings of classic movies, and a roving music festival called Porchfest that takes place on—well, porches across the Boston suburb.

This Denver suburb has been described by residents as the best of both worlds—a place that has a small-town charm with big city perks.

Kirkwood is more than just a suburb of St. Louis. It has its own unique identity and history, which residents treasure.

Located just 15 miles from Charlotte, the suburb of Belmont boasts an enticing mix of culture, outdoor recreation, and friendly neighbors.

This Los Angeles suburb nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains is chock full of cultural gems that make it unique.

The Portland burb's many transplants often say things like “I would’ve moved here a decade ago if I’d known how nice people are.”

Brick streets, historic neighborhoods, and a mini-version of Manhattan’s Central Park paint one sublime picture of the Orlando suburb.

The Austin suburb, one of the fastest-growing cities of its size, has a constant outcrop of new restaurants, free live music, and events for sports fans—even for those into quidditch!

The island is a small town close to San Francisco with bike-able streets, beaches, and a lively downtown shopping district.

You’ll also find an assortment of businesses in this Detroit suburb that include everything from coffee shops to record stores in a downtown scene replete with outdoor pianos for anyone to stop and play.

A suburb of Baltimore, Ellicott City is resilient and ever on-the-move, just like the Patapsco River on which it is built.

The Seattle suburb's name comes from a French term meaning “beautiful view,” and let’s just say they nailed the name.

You won’t get far in this Philadelphia suburb without hearing someone refer proudly to this quintessential small suburb by its nickname: “Everybody’s Hometown”—a distinction locals take very seriously.

The idyllic first suburb north of Chicago is brimming with excitement and culture—full of restaurants, bars and beaches.