Why travel outside the U.S. on your next vacation, when you can save time and money and have the vacation of a lifetime in one of the coolest small towns in America?
These top 25 towns offer great restaurants, fun events, museums, etc. that make any vacation (or lifestyle) great. Often times these amenities are available along with easy access to nature experiences that are tough to beat.
Across the U.S., these 25 towns all have populations under 100,000 residents, incredible views and scenery, and some of the coolest adventures for people of all ages and interests. Whether you are looking for a new hometown, a weekend getaway excursion, or a place to escape to for the week, these towns are a must see for everyone.
1. Sitka, AK
Population 8,881 | Elevation 26 ft
2. Bozeman, MT
Population 46,596 | Elevation 4,820 ft
3. Jackson Hole, WY
Population 10,529 | Elevation 6,237 ft
4. Port Townsend, WA
Population 9,527 | Elevation 131 ft
5. Park City, UT
Population 8,378 | Elevation 7,000 ft
6. Taos, NM
Population 5,716 | Elevation 6,969 ft
7. Asheville, NC
Population 89,121 | Elevation 2,134 ft
8. Traverse City, MI
Population 15,479 | Elevation 626 ft
9. St. Augustine, FL
Population 14,280 | Elevation 0 ft
10. Durango, CO
Population 18,503 | Elevation 6,512 ft
11. Annapolis, MD
Poulation 38,394 | Elevation 39 ft
12. La Crosse, WI
Population 68,320 | Elevation 669 ft
13. Newburyport, MA
Population 17,416 | Elevation 37 ft
14. Galena, IL
Population 3,429 | Elevation 633 ft
15. Gatlinburg, TN
Population 4,206 | Elevation 1,289 ft
16. Santa Cruz, CA
Population 64,465 | Elevation 36 ft
17. Fayetteville, WV
Population 2,892 | Elevation 1,818 ft
18. Paso Robles, CA
Population 31,918 | Elevation 732 ft
19. San Marcos, TX
Population 44,894 | Elevation 617 ft
20. Lititz, PA
Population 9,369 | Elevation 381 ft
21. Ashland, OR
Population 20,861 | Elevation 1,949 ft
22. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Population 6,512 | Elevation 7 ft
23. Gardiner, NY
Population 5,664 | Elevation 315 ft
24. Flagstaff, AZ
Population 71,459 | Elevation 6,910 ft
25. Eureka Springs, AR
Population 2,074 | Elevation 1,260 ft
(This compilation for the 25 Coolest Towns in America 2018 was generated with the help of fodors.com, matadornetwork.com, and budgettravel.com)
https://www.fodors.com/news/best-small-towns-in-usa-6591
https://matadornetwork.com/read/25-coolest-towns-america-2018/
https://www.budgettravel.com/video/coolest-small-towns-america
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