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#75. Coos Bay
Residents living in Coos Bay, Ore., find themselves surrounded by emerald forests and fantastic ocean views. Such natural beauty inspires the artists living in the city, which pays homage to its history as a shipbuilding and lumber town. Parks and lakes, such as Lake Merritt and the Upper Pony Creek Reserve, give residents inland recreation options. Coos Bay residents can access top health-care facilities such as Bay Area Hospital and North Bend Medical Center.