New England is home to one of the best small towns for a summer vacation in the world
New England is home to one of the best small towns for a summer vacation in the world, according to a new ranking.
“If you’re more in the mood for a place that offers a more serene atmosphere with friendly locals, a wealth of outdoor activities, and perhaps some interesting history to explore, it might be time for a small-town escape,” Trips to Discover wrote in a new report titled “15 best small towns for a summer vacation.”
For us here in New England, thankfully we don’t have to travel too far to enjoy one of the most unforgettable summer getaway spots on the planet.
The historic resort town of Bar Harbor, Maine, landed on Trips to Discover’s list of the top small-town escapes.
In a review of Bar Harbor, Trips to Discover wrote, “Its downtown area is filled with spectacular Victorian-era mansions, some of which have been transformed into B&Bs and fine dining eateries. It’s very walkable and bicycle friendly, but one of the most popular things to do is to hit the trails in the park, including a route that leads to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the tallest mountain along the Atlantic coast. From there, you can take in a jaw-dropping view of Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay, and the Porcupine Islands. Kayaking and canoeing are possible too.”
Bar Harbor is also widely known as the gateway to Acadia National Park.
The other towns that made the list are as follows:
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Mendocino, California
Cody, Wyoming
Ketchikan, Alaska
Portmagee, Ireland
Cavtat, Croatia
Port Townsend, Washington
Churchill - Manitoba, Canada
Livingston, Montana
Copper Harbor, Michigan
Tofino - Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Adairsville, Georgia
Saint Anthony - Newfoundland, Canada
Mercer County, West Virginia
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