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With serene lakes and architectural influences from Scandinavia and Germany, small towns near Minneapolis offer visitors the chance to relax and swap the skyscrapers for beautiful natural surroundings. Our picks for the top five small towns nearby serve as excellent destinations for the great outdoors, historic strolls and unique cultural experiences. Plan to rent a car in … [Read more...] about Top 5 Small Towns to Visit Near Minneapolis

Milan is Italian’s fashion and design capital with a fabulous central position from which to explore the best parts of Northern Italy. Though an incredible destination, the Milan metropolitan area is the most populous in Italy meaning you may want a few days in a small town where you can relax and appreciate some of the Lombardy region’s magnificent scenery. With epic … [Read more...] about Top 5 Small Towns Near Milan

Beyond the city limits of Atlanta, Georgia is dotted with scenic small towns set in mountains and valleys with vineyards. Escape the city for some authentic cuisine, southern hospitality, and quaint architecture and get easy access to the region’s impressive national parks. Here we give you a roundup of the best small towns near Atlanta where you can hike, taste some wine, and … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Small Towns Near Atlanta

With scenic roads running along the waterfront and the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks close by, Seattle’s surrounding landscapes and nearby towns offer exciting destinations. Seattle is sandwiched between the Puget Sound waterway and Lake Washington but you can easily take day trips out of the city via Interstate 5 that transports you … [Read more...] about The Best 5 Towns Near Seattle

Being a vast country with an ultra-diverse landscape, you can find pretty much every kind of summer hike you want within the boundaries of the USA. But what kind of hike you want to do is likely dependent on what time of year it is. For instance, going for a long hike in the sizzling desert climates of Southern California or Arizona in the heat of summer is not advised. The … [Read more...] about The 15 Best Summer Hikes in the USA