40 of the Best Main Streets in America You Need to Visit ASAP
Plan your next trip around these quaint, idyllic strips.
Whether you're a city slicker or rural native at heart, it's near impossible for anyone to resist the undeniable charm of a quaint small town, be it the handful of mom-and-pop businesses that you can't find anywhere else or the completely idyllic scenery.
What many of these provincial paradises lack in size and population, they more than make up for in their quintessentially old-school main streets, some spanning several blocks in the heart of each mini metropolis. Lucky for you, we've rounded up some of the best small-town main streets in the U.S., each boasting picturesque ice cream shops, eateries, antique stores, bed and breakfasts, and even special annual events.
Plan your next family getaway to any of these homey locales across the country—from Colorado to North Carolina and everywhere in between—because once you take a look at these cozy spots, you'll want to add them all to your travel bucket list ASAP.
Perri is a New York City-born and -based writer; she holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the plant-based Natural Gourmet Institute, which is now the Natural Gourmet Center at the Institute of Culinary Education. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Insider.com, Architectural Digest, Southern Living, and more. She's probably seen Dave Matthews Band in your hometown, and she'll never turn down a bloody mary. Learn more at VeganWhenSober.com.
Rose Marie Walano is a freelance editor and children's author. (And a Cosmo alum!) Among the many things she loves are high tea, period dramas, Central Park, K-pop, and her adorable mini-doodle, Colette. You can follow her on Instagram at @rosiewalano.
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