6 Small Charming Towns in the U.S.
Albany, NY
Leavenworth, WA
Large cities are what typically come to mind when thinking of places that have both culture and beauty, but that’s not always the case. Small towns offer a relaxed atmosphere, quaint shops and restaurants, the friendliest residents, and a unique personality.
Albany, New York When you picture the state of New York, you probably imagine the lights of Times Square in New York
Leavenworth, Washington
City, right? While the hustle and bustle of any major
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metropolis deliver a heightened level of excitement,
Nestled in the middle of Washington state, you will find
the chaotic pace is not for everyone. Luckily, New York
the city of Leavenworth. This charming small town offers
is home to the charming town of Albany, which is also
Alpine-style architecture, world-class wineries, and
the state’s capital city. It is here you will find the Empire
eclectic pieces of history at The Nutcracker Museum.
State Plaza’s iconic reflecting pools and an underground
Leavenworth takes farmer’s markets to a new level with
shopping center that is sprinkled with fine art to admire.
their Organic Gardens at the foot of the cascades. Here
At the same time, you can indulge in a little retail therapy,
you can stroll through acres of locally grown fruits and
and the prominent performing arts center, The Egg. If
vegetables, ready to be hand-picked and taken home
you are interested in seeing the state’s natural beauty,
for a meal to remember. You will also want to explore
you will want to make the hour drive to Kaaterskill Falls,
Waterfront Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise, where eagles
home to the tallest two-tier waterfall in New York.
and osprey can be spotted any day of the week.
