Best European Towns With 15,000 Residents or Fewer
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Lissa Poirot
Best College Town in Every State
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Lissa Poirot
Besides being filled with the youthful energy of students, these college towns are filled with restaurants, shops and cultural attractions worth a visit.
America’s Coolest Small Towns by State
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Lissa Poirot
Each state across the country has a small town that's worth a visit. Can you guess exactly which ones?
America’s Coolest Small Towns for Summer Vacation
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Lissa Poirot
These small towns in the U.S. make the ultimate summer vacation spots, offering a combination of outdoor activities and fewer crowds.
Best Small Towns in America
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Mariana Zapata
America's small towns are packed with reasons to visit (or live in).
Beautiful Small Towns That Celebs Made Famous
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Lissa Poirot
Which small towns have become famous for their famous residents?
50 Best Small Mountain Towns in the U.S.
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Lissa Poirot
These are the best small mountain towns with populations under 10,000 people.
Healdsburg Is California’s Unexpected Outdoor Destination
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Mariana Zapata
Come to Healdsburg, California for the vineyards, but stay for the outdoor adventures.
Most Historic Small Towns in the U.S.
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Jessie Fetterling
The U.S. is filled with fascinating, historic small towns that each have their own unique story to tell.
50 Best Small Towns in the U.S. to Take Fall Photos
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Lissa Poirot
Here are some of the best fall photos of colorful leaves taken in America's small towns. Photographers also share how to take that perfect pic of fall colors.
New York State’s Most Charming Lake Towns
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Mariana Zapata
From Lake George to Skaneateles, this map highlights the most visit-worthy lake towns in New York state.
10 Mojave Desert Towns That Scream Wild West
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Mariana Zapata
Stay in these small towns when visiting the otherwordly Mojave Desert.
Whitefish, Montana, Is the Ideal Mountain Town
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Far and Wide Staff
Enjoy the mountains year-round in charming little Whitefish.
Bruce Peninsula Is Lake Huron’s Idyllic Hidden Gem
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Mariana Zapata
In Bruce Peninsula National Park, you’ll find cerulean water, shipwrecks and Canadian hospitality around Lake Huron.
Best Small Fishing Towns for a Waterfront Vacation
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Mariana Zapata
Whether you love the sport or simply want a getaway in an idyllic place, these small fishing towns make the perfect vacation spots in the U.S.
Have the Ultimate Girls’ Trip in These Gorgeous Small Towns
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Mariana Zapata
The big city is overdone. Head to a small town on your next girls’ getaway.
These Small Towns Make Perfect Mother-Daughter Trips
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Mariana Zapata
Whether you want mountains, beaches or deserts, these small towns are ideal for mother-daughter trips.
45 Most Charming Ski Towns in the U.S.
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Lissa Poirot
Some small towns embrace winter so well that we wanted to highlight them in a handy travel guide for future ski trips.
Most Dangerous Small Towns in the U.S.
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Mariana Zapata
You may want to avoid living in — and traveling to — these dangerous small towns.
Europe’s 20 Best Small Beach Towns
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Mariana Zapata
A European beach vacation without the crowds? We’re ready to visit these small beach towns, pronto.
80 Best Small Lake Towns in the U.S.
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Alexa Erickson
From ice fishing in the dead of winter to swimming in the heat of summer, these small lake towns offer year-round pleasure.
America’s Most Expensive Small Towns Offer a Charming Escape
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Meagan Drillinger
Check out why the most expensive small towns in the U.S. are actually worth the splurge.
Most Stunning Lake Towns Around the World
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Mariana Zapata
These small lake towns serve as the gateway to the world’s most beautiful lakes.
Liveliest Small Towns for Partying in the U.S.
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Meagan Drillinger
It’s often the smaller towns in the U.S. that throw the biggest parties.
Ojai Valley Inn Is the Perfect Escape from L.A.
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Mariana Zapata
Two hours north of Los Angeles, Ojai Valley Inn has been welcoming the rich and famous for almost a century.
Readers’ Choice: Chapel Hill Is America’s Best College Town
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Mariana Zapata
Chapel Hill is the queen of college towns according to our readers. Locals tell us what makes it so great.
Most Idyllic Small Towns on the Pacific Coast
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Mariana Zapata
Let the ocean air melt your worries away in these beautiful small towns dotting the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington.
America’s Most Livable Small Towns Amp Up the Charm
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Mariana Zapata
With safety, a strong sense of community, beauty and plenty of things to do, these small towns rank high on the livability index while also attracting tourists.
Most Peaceful Small Towns to Visit Along the Great Lakes
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Mariana Zapata
You can enjoy the beauty of the Great Lakes year-round in these gorgeous small towns with fewer than 10,000 residents.