Do you want a fresh start? Want to move to a new city? Livability.com can help! Enter to win now
The editors of Livability.com have selected five of the most livable cities in the US based on cost of living, quality of life, and available jobs. They are giving entrants the chance to win a VIP trip to visit one of these cities. Winner’s will be the guest of the Chamber of Commerce and treated to meals, tours, tickets to local attractions, given a travel guide from Frommers.com, and learn everything about what the host city has to offer!
Provided by: Livability.com, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Frommer's, Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.
HOW TO ENTER
Entrants select the city they would like to visit. Select your choice city and enter to win here!
Entrants can also submit an essay (300 words or less) describing why they want to “Relocate to a Better Life." A selection of compelling stories will be featured on Livability.com
THE PRIZES
Each grand prize winner will receive a three day two night trip for two to the city including transportation, hotel, and rental car as well as a prize package from the host city, as well as travel guides from Frommer’s.
Contest entries must be received by 04.30.2010.
Winners will be chosen by random drawing.
Explore Albuquerque and see why it's the perfect place to relocate. It benefits from more than 300 days of sunshine a year. And as one of the oldest cities in America, Albuquerque values diversity and has centers dedicated to Hispanic, American Indian and Chinese culture. From climate to culture, discover more about Albuquerque.
Creative? Asheville may be your perfect relocation city. Renowned for its visual and performing arts scene, Art Deco architecture, stunning mountain vistas and abundant outdoor recreation offerings. Asheville offers everything from hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway to many farmers markets, independent restaurants that use local ingredients and a burgeoning craft beer scene. Learn more about Asheville here.
Located 60 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and west of the Cascade Mountains, Eugene is known as much for its arts scene as its dramatic landscape. The wealth of sustainable businesses and a long tradition in the farm-to-table food movement, make for an environmentally conscious city. If you're thinking of relocating to be more “green,” then Eugene would be a great fit. Explore Eugene here.
Known as Music City USA because of a diverse and talented music scene, Nashville is also the health-care capital of the United States and home to some 300 health-related enterprises. More than two dozen higher education institutions, including the renowned Vanderbilt University. A vibrant economy and active nightlife draws young professionals to the city’s downtown. Could this be your new home? Find out here.
Affordable home prices and a nationally ranked school system combined with clean water and amazing mountain views make Pueblo one of America's best places to live. The city boasts well-known attractions such as Pueblo Zoo and the Historic Arkansas Riverfront, but is perhaps best known for growing close to 10 million pounds of chile peppers each year. A little spicy and a lot of fun—learn more about Pueblo here.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Detail of each grand prize trip are listed below. Thanks to the Chambers of Commerce in each city and the generocity of our sponsors for making these trips possible.
10 Second Place Prizes
A copy of Frommer’s 500 Extraordinary Islands
Every city has a personality, an essence, a reason for being. And it’s our job to bring these cities to life. So far we’ve found over 200 of the most livable cities in North America. These are some of America's best places to live, work, play, explore and belong.
We’ll tell you their stories with engaging, informative articles from some of the most talented writers and editors in the country.
AlbuquerqueSponsors and Grand Prize Package
Transportation:
Roundtrip Transportation for 2
Hotel Accommodations:
Radisson Hotel - Two night stay
Restaurants:
Just Muffin Around - $15 gift certificate
Pars Cuisine - $30 gift certificate
Sandiago’s or High Finance – Dinner for two
The Grove - $25 brunch for two
Attractions/Tours:
Radisson Hotel and Waterpark - Four passes to the water park, $10 in arcade tokens
ABQ Trolley - Two passes for trolley tour
Nuclear Museum - Admission for two
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - Admission for two
Bio Park - Four Passes
All Star Realty Tour
Frommers:
Frommer’s New Mexico, 10th Ed
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dinner for two at Cracker Barrel
![]()
AshevilleSponsors and Grand Prize Package
Transportation:
Roundtrip Transportation for 2
Hotel Accommodations:
Accommodations by a local hotel
Restaurants:
Dining will be provided by local restaurants
Attraction Tours:
Tickets to area attractions will be provided
Frommers:
Frommer's The Carolinas and Georgia
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dinner for two at Cracker Barrel
EugeneSponsors and Grand Prize Package
Transportation:
Roundtrip Transportation for Two
Hotel Accommodations:
Hilton Hotel & Conference Center - Two nights’ lodging
Restaurants:
Wine basket featuring locally produced wines
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Sixth Street Grill
Nachos Restaurant
Attractions/Tours:
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Frommers:
Frommer's Oregon, 7th Edition
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dinner for two at Cracker Barrel
NashvilleSponsors and Grand Prize Package
Transportation:
Roundtrip Transportation for 2
Hotel Accommodations:
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – Two night stay, with dinner for two and breakfast for two
Restaurants:
Bar-B-Cutie – gift tray (gift card, t-shirts, hats)
Sunset Grill – Dinner for two
Cabana – Dinner for two
Attractions:
Belle Meade Plantation – 2 admission tickets
Cheekwood – 2 admission tickets
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere – 2 admission tickets
Frist Center for the Visual Arts – 2 admission tickets
Frommer's:
Frommer's Nashville & Memphis, 9th Edition
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dinner for two at Cracker Barrel
PuebloSponsors and Grand Prize Package
Transportation:
Roundtrip Transportation for 2
Hotel Accommodations:
Marriott Pueblo – 2 night stay
Restaurants:
The Pantry - Breakfast for two
Solar Roast - Breakfast for two
Papa Jose’s - Lunch for two
Shamrock Brewing Company - Lunch for two
Galileo’s - Dinner for two
Park East - Dinner for two
Attractions/Tours:
Museum Passes Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
Frommers:
Frommer's Colorado
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dinner for two at Cracker Barrel