Florida Has the No. 1 ‘City-Like Town’ in U.S.
Sometimes you want that city feel, but in a smaller town. Florida has lots of these hidden gems, which offer the amenities of a city but with a smaller town vibe. Now, one Florida town has been named the best “city-like town” in America.
The study comes from TheTravel.com. In it, they explain, “Living in a big city means having access to all the luxuries, but it also means having to deal with a hectic lifestyle and constant bustle. Everyone in metro cities seeks a quiet town retreat to escape the grind of modern life, and the United States is brimming with these small towns.” They add that, “While some small towns exhibit a rustic charm, many have amenities comparable to those available in larger cities but offer a tranquil atmosphere and recreation.”
If you’re wondering about the No. 2 pick, that goes to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gatlinburg, according to the story, is a “a popular entryway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offers travelers the chance to take advantage of hiking trails and endurance-testing adventure activities.”
So, what’s the Florida town that made the cut for one of the best city-like towns in America? St. Augustine. Of the city, TheTravel.com says, “St. Augustine, the oldest town in the U.S., is brimming with Spanish colonial landmarks, like Castillo de San Marcos, and pristine beaches, such as Vilano Beach. While strolling the streets allows visitors to admire the town’s Moorish Revival-style architecture, heritage buildings such as the Alcazar Hotel and Casa Monica Resort & Spa offer luxurious staycations paired with fine, decorative art.” They add that the best time to visit is from March to May. Find the full list of the best city-like towns in America, go here.
New List: Florida Lottery Scratch Off Tickets You Might Want To Avoid
Double Your Money
It’s a $5 ticket where you could win $500,000. But you won’t. All of those are gone.
$50,000 Diamond Mine
You may wanna pass on this $2 ticket. All 12 of the big winning tickets are gone.
Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme
This $30 ticket gave 4 grand prize winners $15 million. Gave. As in all those are gone.
50X The Cash
This $5 ticket could score you a million. But it won’t. All of those tickets are gone.
Big Ol' Bens
A $5 ticket with one $500,000 prize remaining.
500X The Cash
I’m on the fence on this one. A lot of the big winning tickets are gone, but several of them were here in Southwest Florida. GEORGE DEMETRIADES of Bonita Springs won $25 million, and one of those big ones are still out there. There’s only 19 of the 160 $1 million dollar prizes, but we’ve seen those hit in North Fort Myers, Marco Island, and Naples. It’s a $50 ticket so it’s a tough decision. Here’s the data I’m looking at.
Full of $200s
A $2 ticket. Only 1 of the 12 big winners are left.
$2 Monopoly Doubler
7 of the 8 $100,000 winning tickets are gone.
Win It All
A $5 ticket with a $500,000 grand prize. 7 of the 8 of these are gone, too.
Money Money Money
Not likely. This $2 ticket could get you $50,000. But 15 of the 16 big winners are already gone.
$1,000 A Week For Life
I love the idea of the guaranteed salary, but with this $2 ticket, 7 of the 8 ‘Life’ winners are gone.
$500 A Week For Life
The $1 little brother. Only 1 big winner is left out there.
5X Bingo
$3 could get you $100,000. 11 of the 12 big ones are gone.
Payout Tripler
A $2 card with a $50,000 grand prize. 9 of the 10 are gone.
$5,000,000 Cash Word
This $20 ticket has eight 5 million dollar winners. 7 have already been claimed. UPDATE (5/9/23). Looks like the final big prize has been claimed.
Payday Bonus
A $10 card with a 2 million dollar grand prize. 8 of 8 big winners are out there.
Seven Figures
This $5 card could get you a million. Only 1 of the 4 million dollar tickets are claimed.
Diamond Mine 20X
$10 card, one million is the grand prize. 3 of 4 remain.
Florida 300X The Cash
A $30 card with a lot of big winners. grand prize is 15 million with 3 of 4 remaining. Secondary prize of 1 million with 16 of the 24 of those still out there.
1M Year/Life Spec
I haven’t seen this one. This card just came out on February 27th. The ticket is $50 and two winners get a million a year for life. Both of those are still out there. 234 one million dollar winners and 206 of those still out there. Have a look if you’re interested.
If you don't see your favorite ticket, it probably falls somewhere in between.
Here’s the big list of all the current tickets.
Have fun, but play responsibly. I did this list for my own benefit, but it was something I wanted to share. The idea of buying a ticket with no way of winning the grand prize just seemed like such a downer. So I did the math. Good luck to all.
UPDATE: I redid this list as of October 4, 2023. You’ll find that here.
This one really does look interesting…….
