Discover yourself in these one-of-a-kind US destinations

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Do you fancy yourself as the next great country music star, or feel you might be an overlooked art prodigy? Head to one of these US cities, which serve as hotbeds for select interests, to discover a new pastime or rekindle a forgotten passion.

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