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Petoskey keeps its Gaslight District up above Little Traverse Bay. Mackinac Island runs on horse-drawn carriages, fudge shops, and the cannon at Fort Mackinac.

Louisiana’s friendliest small towns pair Cajun music, historic streets, seafood traditions, festivals, and easygoing main streets across the state.

Discover Washington's natural splendor, from the Cascades to the Pacific coast, and explore its small towns with rich histories and vibrant festivals.

Delaware's towns make community feel close to the surface. New Castle's cobblestone streets host a "Day in Old New Castle" every May where private homes open for guided tours.

New Hampshire has, over the years, attracted increasing attention as a retirement haven for those seeking four-season scenery and rich community

Discover more about these charming Rhode Island towns where retirees can enjoy comfort, nature, history, and community life.

From waterfront locales to mountain getaways, these beautiful small towns in North Carolina have something for everyone.

Arizona spends most of its reputation on the Grand Canyon and the traffic in greater Phoenix. The towns on this list trade all of that for something quieter.

An island in the middle of a lake is a kind of geographical nesting doll: land surrounded by water surrounded by more land.

In 1933, an out-of-work actor named Robert Porterfield opened a theater in Abingdon and let his neighbors pay for tickets with farm goods.