Places And Travel
![Aerial view of Grand Isle, Louisiana.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w600/upload/7a/f3/50/adobestock-511588820.jpg)
The 8 Most Picturesque Small Towns In Louisiana
Louisiana’s most picturesque towns rest along the Mississippi River, in the bayous along the Gulf of Mexico, and tucked away in other corners of the state.
Padre Island
Sitting in the South Texas coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico lies the Padre Islands. Home to the longest beach in the US.
![Sunset over Laguna Madre, South Padre Island TX. Image credit Greg via Adobe Stock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/f5/db/1b/south-padre-8.jpg)
Alaska's most charming beach towns
Alaskan small towns are home to adventures, glaciers, mountains, Denali National Park, and the Northern Lights.
![Kenai River on the Kenai Peninsula in the summer. Image credit Dana via Adobe Stock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w300/upload/54/09/86/alaska-main.jpg)
Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island, Washington is an island city in Kitsap County, approximately 35 minutes by ferry across the waters of the Puget Sound from Seattle.
![Bainbridge Island Harbor Panoramic View Winslow Washington Beautiful Sunny Day Landscape.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/0b/58/e9/shutterstock-1314929045.jpg)
Great Lakes Region
The sheer scale of the Great Lakes area carries palpable diversity in the categories of geography, history, and tourist destinations like Niagara Falls.
![Aerial view of the Holland Harbor Lighthouse, known as the Big Red Lighthouse, at the channel connecting Lake Macatawa with Lake Michigan.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/c1/4b/d3/shutterstock-1787432552.jpg)
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
The San Juan Historic Site of La Fortaleza was built from the 16th to 20th centuries as strategic defense mechanisms for the city and the Bay of San Juan.
9 Most Underrated Towns On The Atlantic Coast
Discover the lesser-known, yet equally remarkable, destinations on the United States Atlantic Coast for your next coastal tour.
![The gorgeous Whidbey Island in Washington, USA.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/9d/6e/7f/shutterstock-148857569.jpg)
Whidbey Island
Whidbey Island is a big island forming the northern boundary of Puget Sound, approximately 30 miles north of the seaport city of Seattle.
![Aerial view of the Thousand Islands region in New York.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/89/c9/20/shutterstock-94609900.jpg)
Grindstone Island
Grindstone Island is part of the Thousand Islands in New York, on the St. Lawrence River. It is the fourth largest island of the cluster.
![Beautiful Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head in Waikiki, Hawaii. Image credit tomas del amo via Adobe Stock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/00/50/7d/adobestock-29497479.jpg)
8 Cutest Small Towns in Hawaii
Islands to visit in Hawaii that are less-visited compared to the main these four islands are Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.
8 Most Underrated Towns In Alaska
The following 8 small towns are some of the flat-out best, but underrated, ones to visit North of the contiguous United States.
9 Best Small Towns in Nebraska For A Weekend Escape
Nebraska’s landscape may not be as heart-melting as her neighbors, but the small towns still boast rolling hills and attractions perfect for a weekend escape.
Aquidneck Island (Rhode Island)
The State of Rhode Island is home to an abundance of American history dating back to colonial times and beyond when considering its indigenous origins.
9 Cutest Small Towns in the Adirondack Mountains
Nestled in the heart of New York's picturesque Adirondack Mountains, you can find some of the most charming and historic small towns this state has to offer.
![Homes in Saranac Lake, New York with fall foliage along the water.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w300/upload/0c/b4/59/shutterstock-1119415718-1.jpg)
Glacier Bay National Park
For centuries, Glacier Bay National Park has dazzled visitors and explorers with its icy fields and towering fjords and still does today.
![Alaska Glacier Bay landscape view from cruise ship holiday travel. Image credit Maridav via Shutterstock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/6c/d3/6a/shutterstock-556661752.jpg)
8 Cutest Small Towns in New Jersey
From charming coastal towns to quaint inland towns, New Jersey's small towns offer a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
![The beach in Ocean Grove, a small beach town in New Jersey.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/06/82/99/shutterstock-59483701-2.jpg)
Taos Pueblo
Found at the base of Sangre de Cristo mountain range in New Mexico is the breathtaking Taos Pueblo. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
![Taos Pueblo with mountains in the background. Image credit Gimas via Shutterstock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/e8/da/b0/shutterstock-307561931.jpg)
Iowa's Most Charming Beach Towns
Iowa is a midwestern state situated between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, boasting scenic rolling hills and plenty of things to explore.
![aerial view of davenport](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w300/upload/27/2e/cf/shutterstock-1177277560.jpg)
Fidalgo Island
Fidalgo Island is a beautiful island situated in the northern portion of Puget Sound, approximately 60 miles north of Seattle in Washington’s Skagit County.
![A view of Anacortes, the only city on Fidalgo Island.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/6d/83/59/shutterstock-33622231.jpg)
7 Coolest Small Towns in Louisiana for a Summer Vacation
Spend a day or week exploring one of Louisiana's cool small towns, taking in all of the history, culture, food, and family adventures that it has to offer.
![A boat on the Cane River below the town strip, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Image credit Sabrina Janelle Gordon via Shutterstock](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/bf/c0/29/shutterstock-1916775707-1.jpg)
6 Best Small Towns in Louisiana For A Weekend Escape
Louisiana features great small towns for a weekend away. Charming history, beautiful water and amazing eateries galore.
![Great Egret framed by huge trunks of Cypress trees on Lake Martin, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Image credit Paul S. Wolf via Shutterstock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/f4/af/bc/shutterstock-144464032.jpg)
![Aerial View of the Vacation Community of Incline Village on Lake Tahoe in Winter.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w600/upload/bb/15/b0/adobestock-412335196.jpeg)
Nevada's Most Charming Beach Towns
While Nevada is landlocked, it boasts several lakes and rivers that have helped create a number of beautiful beach towns described below.
Long Island
Long Island is a paradise for visitors and locals who would love to explore its rich history, charming small towns, and attractions.
Nantucket Island
Nantucket is a small, beautiful island that sits 30 miles south of the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nantucket is a popular tourist destination.
![Wooden arch on the sunset beaches of Lake Michigan. Image credit Tommy Images via Shutterstock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w650/upload/b7/f1/25/shutterstock-1595045575.jpg)
Indiana's Most Charming Beach Towns
Although Indiana is not traditionally known for its beach towns, it is worth reconsidering when searching for less popular beach getaways.
8 Coolest Small Towns in Mississippi for a Summer Vacation
For those who want to experience this slice of Southern Hospitality, this article reveals the best towns in Mississippi that can act as access points for a summer adventure.
![Kathleen Lake in Kluane National Park, Yukon as seen from King's Throne summit.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/d1/ee/8e/shutterstock-606256667.jpg)
Kluane National Park
Kluane National Park and Reserve (Kluane National Park and Reserve of Canada) is an 8,499-square-mile park in Canada.
![Black footed and Laysan albatross at Midway Atoll in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, Hawaii.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/07/a4/e4/shutterstock-1244691841.jpg)
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
Hawaii's Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the largest contiguous and fully protected conservation area in the United States,
![Aerial view of Pine Island, Matlacha and Cape Coral with bridges. Image credit Nadezda Murmakova via Shutterstock.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/ed/7f/4b/shutterstock-645042829.jpg)
Pine Island
Pine Island the largest island on peninsular Florida and is the 118th largest island in the United States. Pine Island is subject to hurricanes.