Alisa Mala

Calgary

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2025's 8 Most Scenic California Towns

1 day ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

California lures travelers year-round with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood sign. Beyond the city beaches expand diverse landscapes, including deserts, mountains, iconic state parks like Yosemite, and the coastal redwoods. Whether you're exploring SoCal from Los Angeles or NorCal from San Francisco, these towns transport you from the organized havoc into wild scenery.
11 Most Beautiful Small Towns In Connecticut

2 days ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

The magnificent state has been renowned since pre-Columbian times, reflected in its historical sites and surrounded by stunning natural scenery. These small towns make Connecticut feel like a poem, so beautiful it brings tears. Milford, in southern Connecticut, beautifully combines history and natural scenery, making it a must-visit destination away from the crowds for its pristine environment and genuine character.
The Most Charming River Towns In New York

2 days ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

Whether you are escaping the Big Apple or coming from out of state, visitors naturally migrate to river towns. The rivers are New York's veins, carrying the history of commerce, transportation, and culture. Once a lifeline for early European settlers through the fertile valley and crucial during the American Revolution, it is now a playground for whitewater rafting and pursuits through the lush river valley.
7 Most Beautiful College Towns In Maine

5 days ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

The largest New England state is roughly the same size as the other five combined. Maine's rugged tidal shoreline, including all bays, inlets, and islands, totals 3,478 miles. And despite a small population—it is the ninth least populated in the nation—Maine has 29 accredited, degree-granting institutions of higher education. The state's charming coastal communities feature lighthouses, waterfront dining, and boardwalks, like the lobster HQ on Mount Desert Island.
10 Best Small Towns In Florida For A Crowd-Free Summer

5 days ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

Florida is synonymous with glitzy beaches, exciting cities, and world-famous theme parks, but let's face it, these places get hot. Luckily, it's also known for Southern hospitality and pristine nature, where the shaded trails and air-conditioned bars provide a reprieve from heat. Hidden from the crowds, nothing says the "best summer" like an unglorified little town in the Sunshine State or the only mineral spring pools in Safety Harbor.
8 Most Beautiful College Towns In Virginia

6 days ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

Virginia's endless beauty encompasses more than what meets the eye. The college towns hang onto some of the state's most gorgeous scenery in quiet corners, like Williamsburg. Charlottesville is famously home to Monticello and the Jeffersonian masterpiece of the state university, while Lexington presides amidst the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. History comes alive along the streets, museums, sites, and nature trails minutes from class.
6 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In Atlantic Coast

1 week ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

America's Atlantic Coast (the East Coast) stretches from the idyllic landscapes of New England to the pearly white soft-sand beaches in the Sunshine State. With changing tides, geography, and weather, there's a beach scene for everyone. The further south you go, the more tourists you will likely encounter. For something different, wander off the beaten path. There are two sides to each coin.
11 Most Beautiful Small Towns In Australia

1 week ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

Between legends of the incredible aboriginal and an exotic collection of dangerous species, Australia cradles a reserve of quiet small towns that provide a cultural backbone to its 'down-under' majesty. Both international and domestic travelers hold high expectations for both provision and safety, and after two hundred years of development, Australia is now more accessible than ever. For starters, the cuisine here is the result of a fusion of British, Asian, and even Middle Eastern recipes.
9 Quirkiest New York Towns To Visit In 2025

1 week ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

New York can be serious, fun, dramatic, and quirky. The Empire is more than the Big Apple or its charming towns. Sure, like the boroughs, you can cluster New York into regions. Picture your perfect retreat. Is it steeped in history, a lakeside, or a mountain hiking adventure? There are plenty of ways to experience the Empire in 2025. With a scene for each taste, some of the state's best beaches are at "The End" in Montauk.
7 Breathtaking Towns to Visit in New England

2 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Alisa Mala

Bennington, Vermont Chartered before any other town in 1749, Bennington, where Vermont likely began, is breath-takingly buried in history. The state's tallest structure, the 306-foot-tall Bennington Battle Monument, greets visitors right from the highway, reminiscing of the victorious battle that pivoted the American Revolutionary War into the American forces favor on the New England front.