Even if you don’t catch the festival, make sure to snag some strawberry jam to take home. Thousands of people descend upon the area each April for the Strawberry Festival in search of all things strawberry, from shortcake to margaritas. With a population of 7,369, Ponchatoula is a sleepy town about an hour’s drive from New Orleans. In the winter, Warwick offers skiing, and in the summer, you can swim at the lake. Try the Bellvale Bog at Bellvale Farms Creamery, a dairy farm with one of the best-reviewed ice cream parlors in the country. Stay at a bed and breakfast, like the charming Inn at Stony Creek, a historic 1840 home on 9 acres. The fall foliage is especially glorious in the mountains and fields of Warwick Valley, where the deep shades of autumn are all around you as you walk or hike the miles of trails in the area, including sections of the Appalachian Trail. Right outside of The Big Apple, Warwick offers apple-centric activities like apple-picking and cider-tasting. In addition to natural beauty and charm, Warwick has shops, restaurants, and wineries. Located on the border of New Jersey in Orange County, New York, the Town of Warwick is also home to actual hamlets - smaller than villages, for those keeping track. Made up of three villages - Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick - this Hudson Valley gem spans a mere 104 square miles.
Just 55 miles northwest of New York City lies a little getaway that is far, far removed from big-city living. Go in spring to experience the bright blooms of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! Brian Logan Photography / Warwick, New York La Conner makes for the perfect pit stop along The Cascade Loop, Washington’s ultimate summer road trip. Be sure to grab a German chocolate or savory scone from The Scone Lady Bakery, too. Keep an eye out for eagles, otters, and sea lions as you walk along the waterfront, and stop into a waterfront restaurant for a bite. Locally owned boutiques and galleries dot the vibrant downtown art colony. The tiny town boasts three museums as well as large antique shops that could almost be museums. With a population of under 1,000, folks in this quaint fishing village have no choice but to be friendly.īeautiful scenic views of the Cascade Mountains act as a backdrop for this picturesque community, which feels like a step back in time. La Conner is an adorable small town that can be found between Seattle and Vancouver. Situated on the banks of the Salish Sea’s Swinomish Channel (say that five times fast), this beautiful historic village is the heart of the Skagit Valley. Danita Delimont / Friendliest Small Town Finalist: La Conner, Washington If you happen to visit in June, don’t miss the Midsummer’s Festival, complete with Maypole dancing. On the second Friday of the month, Main Street transforms into Makers Street for the community art walk. Visit Coronado Heights, a nearby stone castle known as the “castle on the plains.” Stay at Seasons of the Fox Bed and Breakfast in a room decorated for a season of the year. Try the famous The Brent Nelson sandwich - a Polish sausage on a hoagie, topped with onions, Cheddar, and hot pepper cheese - at Ol Stuga. Stop into Blacksmith Coffee Shop and Roastery, a unique coffee house located in a former smithy. Dala horse sculptures decorate the streets in celebration of the city’s heritage. Nicknamed Little Sweden, this small town’s attractions, cuisine, and architecture offer a taste of the motherland. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1868, this central Kansas town stays true to its Scandinavian heritage. Välkommen till Lindsborg! Located about an hour north of Wichita on Interstate 35 in the rolling hills of the fertile Smoky Valley, Lindsborg has a population of just over 3,000. Photo Credit: Tim Trudell Friendliest Small Town Finalist: Lindsborg, Kansas
Pop into the Red Onion Saloon for a brothel tour, gawk at Arctic Brotherhood Hall’s driftwood-covered facade, and then stroll down to Skagway Brewing Company for an ice-cold Spruce Tip Ale. One lone bank anchors the six blocks of downtown, which have been designated a National Historic District. In addition to hiking, this small town offers breathtaking train rides, glacier helicopter tours, and dogsledding tours. Skagway is nestled between the Coastal Mountain Range and the deepest fjord in North America. However, a million visitors flock to the cruise ship stop each summer for its spectacular scenery, Klondike Gold Rush history, and incredible things to do. Year-round, only about 900 people live in the tourist town of Skagway, Alaska. The friendliest small town can be found in The Last Frontier. Jim Lambert / Friendliest Small Town Winner: Skagway, Alaska Here are the friendliest small towns in the United States. TravelAwaits readers voted in our Best of Travel Awards to help us determine everything from the best beaches to the best national parks.
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