30. New Jersey: Asbury Park
This city’s boardwalk is famous. Ride the roller coaster and check out the Victorian homes along the Jersey Shore. The Asbury Ocean Club is a five-star hotel. The Asbury Hotel features a Victorian-meets-rock ‘n’ roll motif. And the Stone Pony is where rockers like Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi got their start.
31. New Mexico: Chimayo
This city is famous for its weaving families who make unbelievable crafts. It’s also home to an adobe church named El Santuario de Chimayo built in the early 1800s. It’s worth a visit for its architecture and ornate design alone. Check out the adobe-style hotel Rancho de Chimayo and dine on traditional New Mexican cuisine under the desert sky.
32. New York: Cooperstown
Nestled along the shores of Otsego Lake in the Catskills everything in this town is about baseball. It’s home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Cooperstown is also amazingly scenic. Have a waterfront meal, enjoy local craft beers, and browse souvenir shops. Its “Anytown USA” downtown is full of nostalgic charm.
33. North Carolina: Boone
Home to Appalachian State University, it has a strong college-town vibe. There’s a homey feel to the streets of downtown. Besides great restaurants, diners, and bars, its appeal is in outdoor recreation. Check out Blowing Rock or the biosphere reserve at Grandfather Mountain. Take in high country sightseeing on the Tweetsie Railroad. Don’t miss the scenic hillside wineries.
34. North Dakota: Medora
Outside the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, set among the Burning Hills, this little town has reinvented itself. Its historic Western downtown has been restored and renovated. It’s a great summer visit. You’ll find one of the coolest music venues in the country at the Burning Hills Amphitheater. Explore the park, and be sure to see the Medora Musical.
