Condé Nast TravelerJul 31
24 Most Beautiful Towns in America for Postcard-Perfect Vacations
In these towns, the slower pace of life—and refreshing lack of crowds—make for the relaxing respite you’re looking for.
rise up above the harbor, rewarding hike with stellar views
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- Mount BattieTrailrise up above the harbor, rewarding hike with stellar views
- Bald MountainTrailrise up above the harbor
- WhitehallHotelboutique hotel
- Elsewhere
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlaceGatlinburg, United Statesgateway town, dense forests, hiking trails, waterfalls
- Haystack RockNature reserveCannon Beach, United Statesrock-studded enclave with views
- Whitefish Mountain ResortSightWhitefish, United Statesnamesake ski resort with summertime activities
- Woodstock Inn & ResortHotelWoodstock, United Statesone of the most picturesque properties in all of Vermont
- Driftwood BeachSightJekyll Island, United Statesgnarled and weathered trees, looks especially Dalí-esque
- F.H. Gillingham & SonsMarketWoodstock, United Statesgeneral store for the region's famed maple candy
- Magnolia Springs Bed & BreakfastHotelMagnolia Springs, United Statesfive cozy rooms, preserved stained glass and woodwork
- Jekyll Island Club ResortHotelJekyll Island, United Statesstoried and exclusive property
- Snake River GrillRestaurantJackson, United Statesreserve dinner well in advance
- Hotel JacksonHotelJackson, United Statesmarries Old West decor with modern amenities
- Ho’okipa Beach ParkSightPaia, United Statessmooth white sand, near-perfect breaks for surfers
- Paia Fish MarketRestaurantPaia, United Statesgrab lunch before a big day on the water
- Carmel Beach HotelHotelCarmel-by-the-Sea, United Statesseaside-chic, with its own spa and guests-only restaurant
- Beaufort Historic DistrictNeighborhoodBeaufort, United Statessnap photos of classic architecture framed by Spanish moss
- Old Bull TavernRestaurantBeaufort, United Statestry the wasabi deviled eggs
- Saltus River GrillRestaurantBeaufort, United Statestry shrimp and grits
- Breakwater Restaurant & BarRestaurantBeaufort, United Statestry lamb meatloaf
- Stephanie InnHotelCannon Beach, United Statesoceanfront Z's
- Glacier National ParkSightWhitefish, United Statesexcellent access point for lakes and glaciers
- The Baker HouseHotelLake Geneva, United StatesGilded-Age mansion with garden terrace, Champagne brunches
- DollywoodSightGatlinburg, United States