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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Naples, Florida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Naples, Florida
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2. Santa Fe, New Mexico ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Santa Fe, New Mexico
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3. Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina
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4. Carbondale, Colorado

Carbondale, Colorado
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5. Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia
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6. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Category: Beaches
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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7. Pismo Beach, California

Category: Beaches
Pismo Beach, California
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8. Spring Green, Wisconsin

Spring Green, Wisconsin
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9. Cambridge, Maryland

Cambridge, Maryland
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10. Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan
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11. Oak Harbor, Washington

Category: Activities
Oak Harbor, Washington
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12. Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi
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13. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Category: Activities
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
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14. Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois
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15. Helena, Montana

Helena, Montana
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16. Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, Oregon
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17. Ocracoke Island, North Carolina

Romantic Islands
Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
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18. Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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19. West Plains, Missouri

West Plains, Missouri
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20. Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria, Minnesota
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21. Teton Village, Wyoming

Teton Village, Wyoming
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22. Petersburg, Alaska

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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