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Cold Spring, New York
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Edgartown, Massachusetts
- This quintessential New England seaside town on Martha’s Vineyard boasts charming cottage homes, a lighthouse, and a rich whaling history.
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New Hope & Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Dunedin, Florida
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Matlacha, Florida
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South Walton, Florida
- Home to beautiful beaches and charming beach communities like Santa Rosa Beach and Seaside, South Walton offers a Caribbean feel with its turquoise waters and white sands.
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Known for its Air Force base, vibrant main street, and unique eateries, Goldsboro is a charming city filled with independently-owned businesses.
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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Fredericksburg, Texas
- A gem in central Texas known for its German heritage, wine industry, and unique hiking trails, Fredericksburg offers a bucolic escape with a rich cultural experience.
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Marfa, Texas
- Famous for the Marfa Lights and its art scene, this small town offers a unique desert experience with quirky installations like the Prada Marfa store.
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Galena, Illinois
- Galena is a charming town known for its scenic views, historic main street, and outdoor activities in the Driftless Area.
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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
- Chagrin Falls is a village with a picturesque waterfall, pretty green spaces, and a quaint downtown filled with boutique shops and eateries.
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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
- Known for its resorts, historic homes, and outdoor activities on the lake, Lake Geneva offers a picturesque getaway in the Midwest.
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Fish Creek, Wisconsin
- Located in Door County, Fish Creek is a quaint town known for its shopping, dining, and access to outdoor adventures.
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Marquette, Michigan
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Mackinac Island, Michigan
- Mackinac Island is a car-free island known for its historic charm, fudge shops, and outdoor activities, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
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Medicine Park, Oklahoma
- Known as the "Jewel of the Southwest," this town offers a unique blend of history, outdoor activities, and charming architecture.
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Telluride, Colorado
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Bozeman, Montana
- Bozeman is a vibrant college town offering a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural activities, and a bustling downtown scene.
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St. George, Utah
- Surrounded by mountains and close to national parks, St. George offers a mix of history, outdoor activities, and charming local eateries.
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Healdsburg, California
- Healdsburg is a wine country destination with a picturesque plaza, boutique shops, and a mix of local and gourmet dining options.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- Known for its fairy-tale cottages, beautiful beaches, and artistic heritage, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a romantic and charming coastal town.
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Solvang, California
- Solvang is a Danish-inspired town known for its windmills, pastry shops, and unique architecture, offering a taste of Europe in California.
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Woodstock, Vermont
- The epitome of a Currier & Ives Christmas painting, Woodstock is picturesque year round, offering unique shops, outdoor adventures, and a vibrant local food scene.
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Jacksonville, Oregon
- A historic gold rush town with a charming downtown, Jacksonville offers a blend of history, outdoor activities, and local culture.
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Leavenworth, Washington
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Orcas Island, Washington
- Part of the San Juan Islands, Orcas Island offers a mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a supportive local community.
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Haleiwa, Hawaii
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Cold Spring, New York
- A hidden gem with an adorable main street, antique shops, and breathtaking Hudson River views, Cold Spring is a sanctuary for history buffs and nature lovers alike.
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1 / 31 Fotos
Edgartown, Massachusetts
- This quintessential New England seaside town on Martha’s Vineyard boasts charming cottage homes, a lighthouse, and a rich whaling history.
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Northampton, Massachusetts
- A blend of old architecture and modern culture, Northampton offers museums, great dining, and a lively main street filled with unique shops and murals.
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New Hope & Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Rich in colonial history and architecture, New Hope is known for its funky shops, theaters, and outdoor activities along the Delaware Canal Path.
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Famous for its Civil War history, Gettysburg charms with its historic downtown, Lincoln Square, and numerous boutiques and eateries.
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Dunedin, Florida
- This small town offers a unique foodie experience, awesome breweries, and a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along the Pinellas Trail.
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6 / 31 Fotos
Matlacha, Florida
- A colorful artsy community known for its fishing, boating, and vibrant galleries, Matlacha is a slice of paradise with a laid-back vibe.
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7 / 31 Fotos
South Walton, Florida
- Home to beautiful beaches and charming beach communities like Santa Rosa Beach and Seaside, South Walton offers a Caribbean feel with its turquoise waters and white sands.
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8 / 31 Fotos
Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Known for its Air Force base, vibrant main street, and unique eateries, Goldsboro is a charming city filled with independently-owned businesses.
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9 / 31 Fotos
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- Eureka Springs is an eclectic town known for its Victorian architecture, natural springs, and outdoor adventures in the Ozark Mountains.
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Fredericksburg, Texas
- A gem in central Texas known for its German heritage, wine industry, and unique hiking trails, Fredericksburg offers a bucolic escape with a rich cultural experience.
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Marfa, Texas
- Famous for the Marfa Lights and its art scene, this small town offers a unique desert experience with quirky installations like the Prada Marfa store.
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Galena, Illinois
- Galena is a charming town known for its scenic views, historic main street, and outdoor activities in the Driftless Area.
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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
- Chagrin Falls is a village with a picturesque waterfall, pretty green spaces, and a quaint downtown filled with boutique shops and eateries.
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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
- Known for its resorts, historic homes, and outdoor activities on the lake, Lake Geneva offers a picturesque getaway in the Midwest.
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Fish Creek, Wisconsin
- Located in Door County, Fish Creek is a quaint town known for its shopping, dining, and access to outdoor adventures.
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Marquette, Michigan
- Marquette is a lakeside college town offering outdoor adventure, a historic downtown, and unique eateries in the Upper Peninsula.
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17 / 31 Fotos
Mackinac Island, Michigan
- Mackinac Island is a car-free island known for its historic charm, fudge shops, and outdoor activities, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
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18 / 31 Fotos
Medicine Park, Oklahoma
- Known as the "Jewel of the Southwest," this town offers a unique blend of history, outdoor activities, and charming architecture.
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19 / 31 Fotos
Telluride, Colorado
- Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Telluride is known for its ski resorts, historic charm, and breathtaking natural beauty.
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20 / 31 Fotos
Bozeman, Montana
- Bozeman is a vibrant college town offering a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural activities, and a bustling downtown scene.
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St. George, Utah
- Surrounded by mountains and close to national parks, St. George offers a mix of history, outdoor activities, and charming local eateries.
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Healdsburg, California
- Healdsburg is a wine country destination with a picturesque plaza, boutique shops, and a mix of local and gourmet dining options.
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23 / 31 Fotos
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- Known for its fairy-tale cottages, beautiful beaches, and artistic heritage, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a romantic and charming coastal town.
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24 / 31 Fotos
Solvang, California
- Solvang is a Danish-inspired town known for its windmills, pastry shops, and unique architecture, offering a taste of Europe in California.
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25 / 31 Fotos
Woodstock, Vermont
- The epitome of a Currier & Ives Christmas painting, Woodstock is picturesque year round, offering unique shops, outdoor adventures, and a vibrant local food scene.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Jacksonville, Oregon
- A historic gold rush town with a charming downtown, Jacksonville offers a blend of history, outdoor activities, and local culture.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Leavenworth, Washington
- Leavenworth is a Bavarian-style town in the Cascade mountains, known for its festivals, outdoor activities, and German-inspired dining.
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28 / 31 Fotos
Orcas Island, Washington
- Part of the San Juan Islands, Orcas Island offers a mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a supportive local community.
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Haleiwa, Hawaii
- A surf town on Oahu's North Shore, Haleiwa is known for its laid-back vibe, local eateries, and stunning beaches. Sources: (LL World Tour)
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The 30 best small towns in America
These towns should definitely be on your bucket list
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America is an enormous country with many beautiful big cities that are world famous. Names like Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco come to mind. With that being said, not everyone is a fan of the busy city life; plenty enjoy a quieter lifestyle. Luckily, there are absolutely beautiful small towns in America that everyone should discover.
Ready? Click on for the 30 best small towns in America.
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