City life in the United States reaps in love, from silver screen homages to literary odes, but the most beautiful towns in America are another muse entirely. Peppered across the country are tiny hubs that enchant with their own charms, whether that’s thanks to the friendly locals happy to provide directions, cyclable urban design that’s pedestrian and planet friendly, or a local crafts scene that will level up your souvenir shelf. All this to say, these town’s aren’t simply great places to live—they’re also destinations worth traveling to with plenty of things to do and quaint hotels to rest up in after busy travel days. From coast to coast, we’ve gathered the best New England weekend getaways, Southern islands lined with oak trees, and Western ski resorts seated right in front of national parks. Of course, we’re not telling you to skip metropolises like New York City or Chicago, but for your next weekend trip, we encourage you to make your way over to one of these smaller alternatives. Below, the most beautiful towns in America to earmark for your next niche bucket list.