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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A travel magazine has named the quaint Utah towns of Park City and Springdale to its lists of 20 "prettiest towns" in America.
Forbes Traveler released the rankings Tuesday. The selections also include many Victorian-era communities on the East Coast, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Bodie, Calif., a gold-mining ghost town. The list was compiled by a travel photographer, travel authors and an urban designer.
Springdale town manager Rick Wixom was "tickled" with the ranking. A gateway to Utah's Zion National Park, Springdale strives to keep a small-town feel despite an annual 3 million visitors.
Park City Mayor Dana Williams says his town's prettiness is the result of a strong preservation ethic. Historic homes have been restored rather than torn down to make way for modern buildings.
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Information from: Deseret News
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