You are living the American dream, which for many means raising a family in a place where you can expect safety, beauty, entertainment, and strong educational opportunities. Here is a sampling of some of the best places to raise a family in America today:

Burlington, Vermont. Besides having a reputation for gorgeous scenery (particularly in the fall), the graduation ranks of students matriculating from schools in Burlington are some of the highest in the country. The citizens of Vermont also boast healthy dispositions, as occurrences of obesity are lower here than anywhere else in the country (so, not coincidentally, are the number of fast food restaurants).

Boston, Massachusetts. Similarly to its cousin-cities in Vermont, Boston also claims high educational opportunities for your kids as well as health benefits. The city also contains the Children’s Hospital Boston, so you know your little ones will be offered world-class medical treatment if the situation arises.

Madison, Wisconsin. Important in this time of trouble economy, Madison has low unemployment and crime rates. If your child displays an inclination for science, they should know that Madison is known for its biotechnology research as well as its progressive educational policies. Since it is lakeside, the location is beautiful and the activities are plentiful.

Seattle, Washington. Seattle is one of the most literary cities in the country, so if you want to raise
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