3 Hotels Showcase the Power of Secondary U.S. Cities A trio of properties in second-tier markets make a strong case for the growing cities they inhabit Words by: Will Speros + Caitlin St John Austin's Hotel Magdalena nods to local lake culture with a pool in the center of the four-building complex While major urban hubs in the U.S. like New York, Miami, and Los Angeles naturally get the lion’s share of attention, secondary cities have their own growing appeal. Take Austin, which continues to be the city of the moment. Big brands and developers have staked a claim in recent years, but the originator of Austin cool, Bunkhouse Group, endures with laidback properties that cement the Texas capital as a must-visit destination. On its heels are coastal settings like Charleston, South Carolina and Newport, Rhode Island. Each exudes an effortless charm that attracts hoteliers and designers alike. In these cities that are ripe for development, three inviting properties embrace both the community and their own rich history.