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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Naples, Florida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Santa Fe, New Mexico ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Asheville, North Carolina

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4. Carbondale, Colorado

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5. Charlottesville, Virginia

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6. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Pismo Beach, California

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Spring Green, Wisconsin

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9. Cambridge, Maryland

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10. Traverse City, Michigan

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11. Oak Harbor, Washington

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Oxford, Mississippi

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13. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Quincy, Illinois

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15. Helena, Montana

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16. Ashland, Oregon

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17. Ocracoke Island, North Carolina

Romantic Islands
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18. Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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19. West Plains, Missouri

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20. Alexandria, Minnesota

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21. Teton Village, Wyoming

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22. Petersburg, Alaska

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • From beautiful sandy beaches to scenic mountains, America's small towns offer families a diverse choice of things to see and do.
  • Visit the beaches on the East Coast, discover the culinary creations of the Southwest, explore the spectacular lakes of the Midwest, or get to know the West Coast of the United States.

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