50 STATESExperience AmericaAdd TopicPicturesque small towns in every stateAlabama: Florence sits on the Tennessee River in North Alabama and is a gateway to Helen Keller’s home in nearby Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals’ tremendous music scene.Florence TourismAlaska: Sitka is considered Alaska’s most beautiful seaside town, filled with history, culture and outdoor adventures.Blaine HarringtonArizona: Bisbee, Arizona is a town full of extraordinary historic architecture, as well as home to a vital, living, breathing art and music scene, all in a setting of rugged natural beauty.Chuck FeilArkansas: Beautifully preserved, Eureka Springs, Arkansas’ entire downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Eureka Springs CAPCCalifornia: Often called the “Queen of the Sierras,” Murphys, California sits in the central Sierra Nevada foothills between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, and was originally a goldrush town.Lisa BoultonColorado: Ouray sits in a box canyon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and is famous for its hot springs.Matthew Genuit, OurayByDaylightConnecticut: Mystic, Connecticut is home to Mystic Seaport, America’s leading maritime museum.Andrew Price, Mystic SeaportDelaware: Old New Castle is a trip back to colonial times in Delaware's first capital and the landing site of William Penn.VisitDelaware.comFlorida: The charming town of Mount Dora, Florida is a popular Central Florida getaway, less than an hour from Orlando.Doug ThompsonGeorgia: Rich history, incredible architecture and stunning Southern charm makes Macon, Georgia “Where Soul Lives.”Macon CVBHawaii: Located in the upcountry region of Maui, Hawaii, the quaint town of Kula lies on the slopes of the infamous Haleakala and is home to many of the island’s farms and botanical gardens.Max WagnerIdaho: Wallace, Idaho, is the only city in the USA entirely listed on the National Register of Historic Places.John Darrington PhotoIllinois: Scenic Glen Ellyn, Illinois is a charming, picturesque, welcoming community that offers big city amenities with a small town feel.Tim BensonIndiana: Farms dot the landscape around the town of Middlebury.Elkhart County, IN CVBIowa: Northeast.Iowa's prettiest town is historic Decorah.Joyce MeyerKansas: Experience the serene tree-lined streets of Marysville, home to the Black Squirrel and the first home station on the Pony Express.Andrea LaRayne Etzel, Kansas TourismKentucky: Scenic, historic Augusta, Kentucky amazes anytime of day.Lacey HolleranLouisiana: An historic district, plantation homes, parks and festivals make St. Francisville a jewel of Louisiana.Louisiana Department Of Culture, Recreation And TourismMaine: Historic Kennebunk, Maine is a quintessential New England village with the added bonus of sandy beaches, a vibrant downtown and historical charm.Laura Snyder Smith, Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber Of CommerceMaryland: Now known for its recreational boating, Annapolis, Maryland was a major port city in Colonial times.Robert PetersonMassachusetts: Fall foliage meets the sea in scenic Rockport Harbor in Massachusetts.Kindra Clineff, MOTTMIchigan: Fantastic fireworks explode over the waterfront of Grand Haven.Bob Peskorse JrMinnesota: The Lake Superior harbor fishing village of Grand Marais, Minnesota has welcomed generations of adventure seekers and families, and serves as an inspirational home for many artists.Kjersti VickMississippi: Oxford was named for the city in Britain in a (successful) attempt to bring the University of Mississippi to the town.Paul Gandy, Visit OxfordMissouri: On the mighty Missouri River, Washington, Missouri’s Depot looks beautiful in the winter.Missourian PublishingMontana: The 19th century mining town of Philipsburg in southwest Montana still proves to be a gem for visitors, within close proximity to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.Donnie Sexton, Montana TourismNebraska: Capitalizing on its cowboy culture and history, Ogallala, Nebraska is a great getaway for anyone looking to experience the Wild West.Nebraska TourismNevada: Genoa, Nevada, home to 939, offers a quaint town with historical charm. Visit the Genoa Bar, purportedly the oldest drinking parlor in Nevada, or check out Mormon Station State Historic Park, site of Nevada’s first permanent non-native settlement.Sydney Martinez, TravelNevadaNew Hampshire: Settled in 1623, Portsmouth, New Hampshire claims to be the third-oldest city in the USADavid J Murray, Clear Eye PhotoNew Jersey: Founded on the banks of the Delaware River in 1705, Lambertville, New Jersey is a haven for artists and craftsmen, and is known as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.”Stephen HarrisNew Mexico: Ruidoso is a mountain town in southern New Mexico that features year-round outdoor activities, including mountain biking and skiing.New Mexico Tourism DeptNew York: Well-known for its music festivals, Woodstock, New York, is less than two hours from New York City and is known as “the most famous small town in the world.”Naomi SchmidtNorth Carolina: In North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains is Waynesville with its quaint, urban charm and close proximity to outdoor adventures.A Shot AboveNorth Dakota: Medora, North Dakota is filled with rustic charm and cowboy culture.North Dakota TourismOhio: Tipp City, Ohio’s downtown shopping district with two dozen shops and eateries is listed on the National Historic Register.Tall James PhotographyOklahoma: The Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma, is a historic vaudeville theatre located along Route 66.Gary CrowOregon: Cowboys and world-class artists come together to call Joseph in Northeast Oregon, surrounded by the Wallowa mountain range.Holley McfeePennsylvania: Founded in 1806 and incorporated in 1830, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania is rich in cultural and natural resources; it’s also known as the “Home of Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon.”Pennsylvania Tourism OfficeRhode Island: Established in 1709, Rhode Island’s picturesque Wickford Village welcomes guests to well-preserved waterfront streets and varied shopping.Susan SmithSouth Carolina: Unique shops and apartments line historic Old Town Bluffton, South Carolina’s Promenade.Chris M. Rogers, Hilton Head Island Visitor & Convention BureauSouth Dakota: Brookings has small town flavor with a growing and charming business scene.South Dakota Department Of TourismTennessee: Shops, restaurants and hometown festivals like the annual R.C. & MoonPie Festival make Bell Buckle, Tennessee a popular destination.Tennessee Department Of Tourist DevelopmentTexas: The gem of McKinney, Texas is its vibrant and historic downtown square.B. Shumate, MCVBUtah: About half-an-hour north of Salt Lake City, Ogden, Utah was once a wild west town (too wild for even Al Capone, as he said himself), but today, it’s a gateway to year-round adventures.Kevin DilleyVermont: Otter Creek, Vermont’s longest river, weaves its way through Middlebury and tumbles 20 feet underneath Main Street.Addison County ChamberVirginia: New Market, Virginia, is known for its history and role in the Civil War, and has the longest-running Civil War reenactment in the USA. Its unique downtown architecture is complimented by a diverse selection of shops and restaurants.Todd MericaWashington: Gig Harbor, Washington’s “Maritime City,” is just 20 minutes northwest of Tacoma.Golazo PhotographyWest Virginia: The tiny mountain town of Thomas, West Virginia attracts outdoor lovers who seek to cap off a day of adventure with live music, craft beer and great local food.Wild, Wonderful West VirginiaWisconsin: Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake is a naturally beautiful lakeside resort village with a fine reputation for its genuine hospitality, European-style racing, legendary eras and colorful characters.Elkhart Lake TourismWyoming: Main Street is an up-and-coming mix of eclectic shops and restaurants in Lander.Brad ChristensenFeatured Weekly Ad