Can You Guess the Most Hippie Town in North Carolina?

Let's be real, this one might be kind of cool. We're talking hippie towns in every state. I mean, who would have ever thought about where to find the most hippie towns in each state, right? Well, Thrillist surely went to take care of that for us. There was once a time when hippies were all flower power, protests, and buses throughout the country. But, now hippies can be seen a little bit differently. Hippies can range from free spirits to mountain dwellers to our parents or grandparents. Although hippies may all look a little different today, you still know a hippie when you see one.

Thrillist is naming the best hippie towns in every state. We're taking a look into North Carolina to see exactly where the hippies should reside in the state. In North Carolina, they are naming Asheville as the most hippie town in the state. Think about it, Asheville. I am sure we could have all seen this one coming. Asheville has most breweries per capita than any other state in the country. How great is that? Asheville has thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails, a beautiful and scenic downtown, and more that would make any hippie's heart sing.

Honestly, Asheville is so amazing it is great for those that may not even be a hippie. It's the perfect city for everyone. If you don't want to live there, it is also a great place to visit. Wondering what other hippe towns there are in the country. Check out the full list here so see the best hippe towns in other states.

Have you seen the cost of living as of recently? Yes, that's right it is quite expensive to survive around here. It's pretty insane if you ask me. People are also getting to the point of relocating to more affordable cities more than ever. Some towns and cities are just so much more affordable that it's a no-brainer to relocate.

Travel + Leisure released their list of the ten most beautiful and affordable places to live in the United States. Yes, affordable does not mean you won't be able to have some beauty either. From fast-paced cities to small, quaint towns on the beaches there are tons of great, affordable places you could live. In fact, one North Carolina town took home the No. 1 spot for the most beautiful and affordable spot in the U.S. One South Carolina area also made the top five. Do you have any guesses? Check out the top 5 below and tell us what you think. View Travel + Leisure's full list here.

First, we're taking a trip to Tennessee, Knoxville to be exact. Knoxville is the No. 5 most affordable and beautiful place to live on this list. The area gives those that live there a perfect balance of city and nature living. The report states that the median housing price is about $335,000 which is figuratively low for other small, metro type areas in the country.

Next up, we're living it up in Kentucky. Lousiville, Kentucky is the No. 4 most affordable, beautiful location to live. This city is full of life with the history and culture that can be seen in buildings and through the locals. The median housing cost is quite low coming in at $163,000. Now that sounds like a great deal to me!

Coming in at No. 3, we're heading to South Carolina. Greenville is one of South Carolina's most up-and-coming cities that has grown tremendously over the last few years. The city has tons of job opportunities, restaurants, and tons of other things to do. The median home price is about $320,000. The revamped downtown areas offer visitors and locals a fresh new look at what Greenville is all about! 

Coming in at No. 2 is this Michigan staple, Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids area is home to a booming arts scene and offers those that live in the area tons of things to do. The family friendly area offers entertainment for the entire family ranging in different ages. They also have a median home price of $367,000 which is roughly low compared to the area. 

Here we are at No. 1! Hickory, North Carolina is the most beautiful and affordable spot to live in the U.S. This family friendly spot is a beautiful town for those loving the close proximity to nature and mountain dreams. The median home price is $161,000 which makes it clearly far more affordable than anywhere else in the top 5. Great for retirees or those looking for a bit quieter area to call home, Hickory would be perfect for you!