Full disclosure:I was born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri and it remains one of my favorite small towns because it will always be home. I always strive to be completely truthful (even if that truth hurts) and I must admit that I don't think Hannibal is the best small town in America...
The lone Missouri entry in their list isO'Fallon. There's just one small problem with O'Fallon. People use the accelerator too much there. Some residents even put down their own speed bumps a few months ago as shared byFox 2 St. Louis. Resident in O'Fallon, Missouri decided to put do...
Council Grove was once a prominent stop along the Santa Fe Trail (aka the Great Prairie Highway), a famed 19th-century trade and travel route that ran 1,200 miles between Franklin, Missouri, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year celebrates the trail’s bicentennial, and the town is commemo...
Historic downtown Springfield, Missouri. 4. Springfield, Missouri Best Places 2024 Rank: 58Population: 211,147Median Household Income: $56,310Income Spent on Living Expenses: 23.61% No matter what time of year it is, Springfield is home to festivals like the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival,...
The crime rate is astoundingly low, and the amenities here are pretty much never-ending. All in all, Decatur is worth every penny and then some. 6. Augusta visittheusa.com Augustais the perfect blend of big-city vibes and small town charm, mostly due to its large list of amenities alon...
Access to beautiful long beaches, amazing weather, and a pleasant, walkable downtown area make the low home prices here even more tantalizing for movers. Green Bay, Wisconsin— offering the perfect mix of big-city amenities in a Midwestern, small-town style culture with colleges makes it an...
Just up the waterfront,Java by the Bay, in Havre de Grace's Main Street District, features home-blended coffee that pays homage to the town's history and environment: grab a cup of Susquehanna River or Bulle Rock blends. Things open a little late in the small town, around 10 or 11 in...
Beyond water sports, Rangeley itself is a tiny lake town, but you can find fabulous cabins in the surroundings and fun shops to peruse, like the lovely bookstore Books, Lines, and Thinkers. Don't leave without dining at Parkside & Main. Osage Beach, Missouri Courtesy of Missouri Tourism...
As one of the most idyllic small towns in South Carolina, Travelers Rest is exactly as the name describes. For more than three centuries, this northwest South Carolina town has served as a stop for those driving over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Now home to around 8,400 inhabitants, "TR" is...
plenty of public parks, and lots of on-campus diversions, like football games, extension classes, a symphony orchestra and an art museum. The university also adds to the abundance of medical services available in this small town. There are plenty of ways to savor the town...