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Instead of Kennebunkport, This Massachusetts Town is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Though separated by state lines, Brewster, Massachusetts, and Kennebunkport, Maine, share a distinctly New England spirit shaped by the sea, history, and tradition.

by Lynnette Nicholas
on Jun 18
An image of boats floating in the Cape Cod Bay on a sunny day.
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15 Hidden Beach Towns Across America Locals Hope You Never Find

by Marisa Roman
on Jun 17
A harbor view of a small town with New England-style homes on the waterfront and an old-fashioned lighthouse on the tip.
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15 Underrated Quirky Towns Across America Worth Visiting

by Marisa Roman
on Jun 15
A pink and purple sunset streaks the sky and turns the tide flowing between rocks purple in Charlestown, Rhode Island. A few houses with lights on sit in the distance.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Raymond B. Winter State Park

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jun 11
A small red church on main street in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
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One of Alabama’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jun 9
A pair of faces of old men carved into tree trunks in a park in Montevallo, Alabama.

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

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Missouri, filled with unique attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jun 8
A nighttime look at the Boots Court Hotel in Carthage, Missouri, illuminated in neon lights.
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Discover This Underrated West Virginia Town Full of Quirky Charm

This small town in West Virginia has been visited by presidents and visitors can even learn to fly falcons

by Amanda Finn
on Jun 4
Row of cottages at Greenbriaf Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Viriginia
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One of Kansas’ Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

From an Oz Museum filled with movie history to a quiet park anchored by a historic windmill, Wamego blends small-town Kansas life with whimsical storytelling in a way that feels both unexpected and authentic.

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 3
A fiery sunrise over wheat in Kansas.
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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 Indiana’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Indiana, filled with unique attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Jacki Mick
on May 31
Historic League Stadium wooden exterior in Huntingburg, Indiana.
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Locals Love This Quirky Town in Delaware—and It’s Still Underrated

This quiet stretch of Delaware coastline is home to one of the strangest natural spectacles in the country.

by Megan Todaro
on May 31
A tree trunk on the beach with barnacles and moss growing all over.
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One of Alaska’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

From quirky local legends and rustic storefronts to glacier-fed rivers and unforgettable views of Denali, Talkeetna blends small-town charm with the kind of offbeat Alaska spirit travelers rarely forget.

by Kate Orlando
on May 31
Pier on the Talkeetna lakes, autumn trees, and reflection of clouds.
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One of Nebraska’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Nebraska, filled with unique attractions and small-town Swedish charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Jacki Mick
on May 31
A dramatic low-angle shot of large white storage silos with the text "SWEDE CAPITAL OF NE" against a deep blue sky in Stromsburg, NE.
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One of Wyoming’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Wyoming, filled with abandoned buildings and a ghost-like charm.

by Charlie Boyle
on May 30
A dirt road cuts through a ramshackle town with crumbling buildings in Jeffrey City, Wyoming.
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One of Kentucky’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Step inside Corbin, a quirky town in Kentucky that combines beautiful nature with a great dining scene and a museum out of your fast-food dreams.

by Raymond Goldfield
on May 29
The facade of Sanders Cafe, a white-and-red restaurant with a neon sign in Corbin, Kentucky.
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One of Southern California’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in California, filled with unique attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

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 Oklahoma’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Arcadia is a quirky town in Oklahoma that preserves the legacy of Route 66 with unique roadside attractions.

by Katie Lawrence
on May 28
Aerial view of the iconic roadside gas station and giant bottle sculpture in Arcadia, Oklahoma.
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One of Minnesota’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

Learn all about one of the quirkiest towns in Minnesota, filled with unique attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Trent Jonas
on May 27
A tall, quirky wooden carving of the legendary St. Urho standing against a forest backdrop in Finland, Minnesota.
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Discover This Underrated Montana Town Full of Quirky Charm

Glendive is one of the quirkiest towns in Montana, filled with unique dinosaur attractions and small-town charm. A hidden gem worth exploring.

by Courtnie Erickson
on May 27
A fiery sunset over the Yellowstone River and the Yellowstone River Bridge in Glendive, Montana.
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13 Hidden Waterfront Towns Across the U.S. You Need to Visit

Discover the most charming hidden waterfront towns across the U.S., from coastal villages to lakeside gems perfect for your next getaway.

by Megan Todaro
on May 27
Tiburon, California, showcasing a few houses on a hill overlooking the harbor where sailboats are anchored.