Thomas Rogers first settled the area in 1657 and dubbed it “The Garden by the Sea”. The town takes its name from Rogers’ family abandoned apple orchards. Old Orchard Beach first was promoted as a tourist designation in 1631. A steady flow of tourists started coming to Old Orchard Beach when railroad service from Portland and Boston was established in 1842.

Calais, Maine has three US-Canada crossings over the St. Croix River. It was the home of the first railroad in Maine, incorporated in 1832.

Once a fortified settlement, the village remains deeply rooted in its medieval past. The village’s concentric streets curve gently like soft ribbons.

Overall, Old City Bern is not flashy or monumental—it’s elegant, intimate, and timeless, offering a rare sense of continuity between past and present.

Zermatt feels like a postcard brought to life—wooden chalets draped in flowers, narrow lanes scented with pine, a rushing glacial river running through the village, and cowbells echoing softly from the surrounding hillsides.

This small historic Victorian-style town, nestled in the Lehigh Mountains, is definitely worth exploring. The town’s main commercial streets are Broadway and Race Street with charming old buildings, some maintained, some restored. The coal mining and railroad town was founded in 1818, and named Mauch Chunk (derived from the Indian words meaning “bear mountain”).

A visit to walkable Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a blend of small-town charm, rich history, and vibrant local culture.

Halifax is the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and is the traditional and trendy capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Between the impressive waterfront and colorful, bustling streets, Halifax is a picturesque city.

A nationally designated historic district, Old Town Alexandria, is best experienced on foot. Century-old architecture, red brick sidewalks, and cobblestone streets gives this area quaint character and charm.

Although the famous three-day Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place in Bethel the spirit of the 1960s and early 1970s remains alive in this quaint village nestled in the Catskill Mountains.

Located in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a very walkable town. The city has many restaurants, shops, breweries and don’t forget to check out the beautiful Art Deco Kress and Woolworth buildings, both former department stores with works of many artists.

Often called "The Sunshine City," St. Pete holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine 768 days between 1967 and 1969. Today, St. Pete has a laid-back, friendly vibe with a lively arts scene, trendy restaurants and shops.

The walkable downtown and sparkling bayfront has long been a attracting artists, writers, musicians and the gay community.

Fort Myers first received the gift of electric lighting in 1898, thanks to its famous resident, Thomas Edison who lived here at Seminole Lodge. Edison was unpopular with locals because it was said that the lights kept their cattle awake at night.

In the heart of New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, on the northern rim of Seneca Lake is the historic, charming, and picturesque small city

The Berkshires in Massachusetts was once a prime spot for the Gilded Age wealthy from New York and Boston to get away from the city.

Brunswick was founded in 1771, and the layout of the town followed in a similar plan to the one James Oglethorpe dictated for Savannah.

Today, the most southern part of the mainland USA is a vibrant, laid-back paradise. It is palm trees, colorful buildings, the scent of saltwater in the air mixed with a rich history.

Founded in 1642, Gloucester is a historic coastal city located on Cape Ann in Essex County. It was one of the first English settlements in what would become the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Annapolis is Maryland’s capital city on the Chesapeake Bay, with a historic district that includes 18th-century brick houses and the domed 1700’s Maryland State House.