Small Towns in America

The village was founded in the 18th century and still retains that historic aesthetic, with its white church steeples, brick buildings, and town square. Still, Manchester is very much at home in the 21st century, with luxurious accommodations, spa facilities, golf courses, dining, shopping, and wellness activities.

This seaside town in northwest Oregon with a storied legacy. Its location near the mouth of the Columbia River was a magnet for early explorers, including Lewis and Clark. Later, Astoria was poised to be a major port city on the West Coast, and although that didn't go as planned, the town still wears the title of "Little San Francisco."

Sun Valley is a Rocky Mountain vacation destination in Central Idaho. It has a long history as America's First Destination Ski Resort, attracting celebrities and out-of-towners since the 1930s. Perhaps most notably, Ernest Hemingway's legacy is found throughout the surrounding Wood River Valley.

Leavenworth is a charming mountain town in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Community efforts transformed this former logging town into an authentic Bavarian village in the 70s, and today, the entire town comprises colorful buildings and storefronts reminiscent of a European alpine village. The towering Cascade Mountains add to this effect, visible from almost every street corner.

Situated at an elevation just shy of 10,000 feet, Breckenridge's combination of spectacular alpine scenery and thin air will take your breath away. Long known as one of Colorado's top ski resorts, Breck, as it's known locally, has nearly 200 runs and almost 3,000 acres of snowy fun to enjoy.

Nestled in New York State's mid-Hudson Valley, surrounded by the rolling green mountains of the Catskills, Woodstock is one of America's most idyllic small towns. Only two hours from New York City, and yet another world away, the village is steeped in New York State history, from early indigenous tribes and Dutch settlers to 20th-century hippies and modern-day bougie bohemians.

Hidden in the Ozark Mountains, Eureka Springs is a treasure trove of Victorian architecture, history, and outdoor adventure. Take a stroll down Spring Street, marvel at the well-preserved buildings, and be tempted to pop into any of the many unusual stores and galleries, recharge with a coffee at a funky café, or grab a bite at one of the restaurants. Of course, don't forget to swing by the springs for a sip of the water that made the town famous.

Pismo Beach is an iconic beach destination in San Luis Obispo County on California's Central Coast, approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. A focal point here is the 17-mile Pismo State Beach extending south from the Pismo Beach Pier and Promenade, next to a charming downtown district.