What state looks most like Switzerland?

Other places of interior Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and even Maine look “Swiss” enough to allow a movie to be shot there that plays out in Switzerland. Another remarkable similarity is evident when comparing certain parts of the Appalachian range with the Swiss Jura Mountain range.



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The Wallowas in NE Oregon are sometimes referred to as America's Little Switzerland. Sure, the comparison is mostly a marketing ploy, but the area is stunningly beautiful. Ouray, Colo., sits in a bowl of spiky mountains and is gorgeous. Snowy sometimes...

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Charleston, South Carolina. Even though this town is the definition of Southern, it's also filled with countless similarities to European cities, like grand churches, cobblestone streets, and short, colorful buildings. Not to mention it was named after King Charles II of England.

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Ouray is known as the “Switzerland of America” because of the high mountains rising on three and a half sides of town. It sits at 7,792 feet in the heart of the San Juan Mountains off Highway 550.

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The residents of Switzerland are paid very high wages compared to other countries, even bordering countries like France or Germany. This is somewhat as a result of the high quality of living. But due to the high wages, Swiss people have more money to spend, which naturally leads to higher prices.

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' Home to unparalleled natural beauty, historic charm, world-renowned gastronomy, and high living standards, Switzerland boasts an abundance of picturesque towns and vibrant cities that consistently rank among the best places to live globally.

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