52 Charming US Cities You’d Never Thought to Visit

11. Dorset, Vermont

For a peaceful visit, head to this quiet town and enjoy beautiful walking trails and an abundance of maple trees. Take a wildlife tour, head to a local music festival, or even check out a museum, like the American Museum of Fly Fishing.

12. Eureka Springs, Arkansas

In the heart of the Ozark Mountains is this charming Victorian village, known for both its Historic District and its natural springs. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, which is home to big cats, is also in Eureka Springs.

13. Damariscotta, Maine

This boating and fishing community located on the salty Damariscotta River will have you wondering why river towns aren’t more popular. The shores are lined with oyster shells that historians say are from Native American gatherings 2,500 years ago.

14. Galena, Illinois

The historic charm of this mining town’s six-block Main Street will make you feel like you took a time machine to a different decade. After you conquer downtown, must-see attractions include the Old Market House and the Historical Society and Museum.

15. Pella, Iowa

Even though this midwest town is quaint and quiet during the majority of the year, it totally transforms in May for the annual Tulip Time Festival. To honor their dutch culture, they transform the streets into the Netherlands and host an epic parade.