A travel blog recently named Hopkinton the “most peaceful town to visit” in the country.

Hopkinton topped the list in the “12 Most Peaceful Towns To Visit In The United States” article published in The Travel, noting its extremely low violent crime rate and abundance of parks. The communities recognized combined a sense of peace with “low-key attractions,” according to the author.

The piece also stressed that Hopkinton prioritizes the physical and mental health of its residents.

“In addition, Hopkinton provides confidential psychological exams and conducts workshops centered on healthy living and maintaining personal well-being,” the article stated, adding, “It’s a lovely feeling when people find out that others in their community care about them.”

The other Massachusetts community recognized in the post was Sudbury, which ranked seventh. It highlighted an active teen center as well as a stellar school system as attractive features.

The communities recognized include:

1. Hopkinton
2. Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania
3. Washington Township, New Jersey
4. Gilbert, Arizona
5. Irvine, California
6. Cary, North Carolina
7. Sudbury
8. Weston, Connecticut
9. Lewisboro, New York
10. South Park Township, Pennsylvania
11. Surprise, Arizona
12. Truckee, California

Aunindita Bhatia, the India-based author, did not specify what criteria were used to rank these communities. A November update to the article by content creator Noah Staats added the last two locations.