Despite gas prices not being particularly agreeable, travel is the activity of the summer this year as people across the country have a lot of pent-up wanderlust after a 2020 that wasn t too travel friendly. Following that and a renewed sense among many Americans in supporting local businesses and small-town charm, Smithsonian Magazine announced a roster of 15 small towns across the United States that are among the best in the country to visit this year.
Aside from two, the list consisted of towns with a population of less than 10,000 people with various charms spread across the American map. One of those towns happens to be in our very own neighborhood, nestled in the wilderness of Northern Minnesota.
Despite gas prices not being particularly agreeable, travel is the activity of the summer this year as people across the country have a lot of pent-up wanderlust after a 2020 that wasn t too travel friendly. Following that and a renewed sense among many Americans in supporting local businesses and small-town charm, Smithsonian Magazine announced a roster of 15 small towns across the United States that are among the best in the country to visit this year.
Aside from two, the list consisted of towns with a population of less than 10,000 people with various charms spread across the American map. One of those towns happens to be in our very own neighborhood, nestled in the wilderness of Northern Minnesota.
1 The attraction: Acadia national park, Maine (3.5m annual visits) The alternative: Voyageurs national park, Minnesota (237,000 visits) Location: Northern Minnesota, on the Canadian border Best place to stay: Camping near Kabetogama lake, for the incredible quiet Best entry point: Start paddling from Ash river visitor center When you think of stunning waterscapes, places like Acadia national park in Maine and Olympic national park in Washington.