When you think quintessential small town charm, do you think New England? Five beloved locales made the Top 25 list for U.S. News & World Report.
, an area famously known as the gateway to the state's top attraction -- Acadia National Park.
U.S. News bills Bar Harbor as small-town Maine at its finest, saying the relaxing East Coast retreat is filled with charming bed-and-breakfast accommodations and plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Boat tours, history tours and culinary tours are perfect for travelers looking to get acquainted with the small town that"fosters a special kind of charm that makes it feel as if you've stepped out of real life and walked into the pages of a storybook," the publication says.
So if you want to marvel in the basics, take a nice stroll, watch the water sway, or enjoy tasty lobster, Bar Harbor is the perfect place to visit, according to U.S. News.While Bar Harbor has been ranked as the quintessential small town, several other New England locales nabbed spots in the top 25 rankings., the tiny island off the coast of Massachusetts that is"beloved by travelers for its quaint small-town atmosphere and photogenic lighthouses.
Travelers whose ideal getaway includes"tranquil beach days in an exclusive locale" will want to check out Nantucket, U.S. News says. If you don't have your toes in the sand at Surfside or Jetties Beach, you can head to Nantucket's Whaling Museum, stroll along the Sconset Bluff Walk or birdwatch at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge.
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