23 SMALL TOWNS IN THE USA WE LOVE (TO VISIT IN 2023)

Small towns in America offer something special and unique that the big cities can’t compete with; authentic charm, historic homes, a laid-back atmosphere, and warm and welcoming hospitality.

We found that visiting small towns in the United States provided us with a quintessentially American experience. I mean, you can’t find a rural honky tonk bar in New York City, right?

Best Small Towns in the USA

Apex, North Carolina

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Gruene, Texas

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Franklin, Tennessee

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Port Townsend, Washington State

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Stowe, Vermont

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