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One of Utah’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

With historic architecture, restored buildings that house galleries, shops, and restaurants, and beautiful scenery, this unique town in Utah deserves a top spot on your travel bucket list.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 1
Colorful downtown theater marquee and historic storefronts in Helper, Utah.
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One of Southern California’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Courtnie Erickson
on May 29
Looking toward a unique art display with a statue of legs sticking out of a barrel at an outdoor art museum in Joshua Tree, California.
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One of Northern California’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Charlie Boyle
on May 7
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com//trip-ideas/texas/quirkiest-town-flying-under-radar-tx
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Southern California

by Megan Todaro
on Apr 28
A peaceful view of Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California, showing several white sailboats and yachts docked in the calm blue water.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Colorado

by Rebecca Norris
on Apr 28
Mountain lake views at Dillon Reservoir in Dillon, Colorado.

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Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in Colorado

Georgetown is a Victorian-era mining town that looks relatively unchanged from its establishment in 1859. Today, the tiny town is home to a handful of restaurants and shops that make the detour worthwhile.

by Rebecca Norris
on Apr 4
Historic Georgetown sign against a backdrop of evergreens.
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The Small Colorado Town Locals Hope Stays off Tourists’ Radar

Hygiene, Colorado, is a tiny rural town making a name for itself with delicious eateries, chic shopping, and access to breathtaking mountain-view trails.

by Rebecca Norris
on Jun 13
A view of Rocky Mountain National Park's Longs Peak, by way of Hygiene, Colorado.
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Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in New Mexico

Just outside Las Cruces, Mesilla is a small historic town in New Mexico where adobe buildings, Spanish colonial landmarks, and Billy the Kid lore bring the Old West to life.

by Katie Lawrence
on Mar 24
A brick walkway passes classic adobe homes near Mesilla Plaza in New Mexico.
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Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in Nevada

Tucked at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Genoa is a small historic town in Nevada where pioneer cabins, original architecture, and the state’s oldest saloon keep the spirit of the Old West alive.

by Katie Lawrence
on Mar 21
Evening view of Genoa Bar and Saloon with outdoor seating and a wagon outside in Genoa, Nevada.
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Locals Hope This Small Beach Town in Northern California Stays off Tourists’ Radar

Locals adore Davenport, a tiny Northern California coastal town with stunning ocean views, scenic beaches, and a relaxed atmosphere.

by Charlie Boyle
on Mar 14
A dark turquoise ocean meets tall, sandy cliffs with hills of greenery and a long highway beyond.