21. Franklin, Tennessee
About 21 miles south of Nashville is a much quieter downtown experience that still offers tons of culture. Wind your way through antique shops and restaurants, then catch a live show at one of their award-winning venues, like The Franklin Theatre.
22. Healdsburg, California
This northern Sonoma County town is a lesser-known destination for wine tasting, but no less gorgeous. If you’ve had your fill of pinot, there’s still plenty to do, including hiking, biking and even canoeing.
23. Lanesboro, Minnesota
Known as the bed and breakfast capital of Minnesota, this small town (the population is just 754!) offers relaxation for couples and outdoor adventures for families in the bluffs of the Root River Valley.
24. Little Compton, Rhode Island
This fishing town originally belonged to the Sakonnet tribe, but today it’s known as Rhode Island’s secret coast. It’s a favorite place for locals to escape to the beach, take in local artwork or grab a lobster roll.
25. Woods Hole, Massachusetts
On Cape Cod is this tiny, bustling town that was once a pass-through destination for Martha’s Vineyard ferry travelers. Now it holds its own thanks to a waterfront filled with restaurants and shopping.
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.