6. Bardstown, Kentucky
If you like whiskey, Bardstown is basically a can’t-miss stop — you might not be familiar with it, but it is the bourbon capital of the world, after all. It’s home to several distilleries, including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark.
7. Frenchtown, New Jersey
Spend a few minutes in this charming, serene town, and you’ll forget you’re even in New Jersey. It’s a great spot for biking and hiking, and if you visit in July, be sure to check out their Bastille Day festival.
8. Trinidad, California
With a population of less than 400 people, calling this town small is an understatement. That said, Trinidad is home to some beautiful public beaches and picturesque offshore rocks, and it has a rich Native American historic heritage.
9. Put-In-Bay, Ohio
You’ll need to take a ferry to make it to this quaint little island, but once you get there, you’ll be instantly charmed. Relax at the beach, go sailing, or head to one of its many attractions, like the Antique Car Museum or Butterfly House.
10. Astoria, Oregon
Astoria is actually the oldest settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, so if you love history, you’ll love exploring this interesting town and its many museums, like the Columbia River Maritime Museum.
5 thoughts on “52 Charming US Cities You’d Never Thought to Visit”
It’s nice to know they haven’t destroyed all our history
and quaint little villages.
I am having a hard time deciding where to visit first. Being a history buff, I would love to visit them all!
Places you should consider for this:
Ligionier, PA: In the Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania. It has a super quaint town square, with many unique shops, the revolutionary war Ft. Ligioner, and Joes Bar, an old sportmans club with more animal heads on the walls than you will ever see anywhere else.
amazing pictures
So happy to see my hometown – Boone, North Carolina. The picture shown does not do justice to this beautiful mountain town with an impressive college, many lovely homes and churches.