S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?

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[Post New]07/02/2022 16:48
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Anonymous wrote:Staunton, VA is really cute, went to college there for a bit before transferring.


I came here to say this.


I also went to MBC(now MBU) before transferring. I love staunton! It’s so cute! My adopted town of Harrisonburg is surprisingly adorable and has a TON to offer! Cute local shops, great food, adorable parks- especially the incredible new natural childrens area at the arboretum. Staunton has more classic charm though.
[Post New]07/02/2022 17:16
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Anonymous wrote:Corning, NY

+1 This is the first place I thought of.


Good answer
[Post New]07/02/2022 17:18
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Anonymous wrote:to OP: Thanks for starting this positive thread! I feel like the "most depressing town" needed a counter.



Thanks, OP here. I should clarify that I said town but by all means, let’s discuss cities, too!

I love Portland, Oregon. I know it’s not perfect, but it is lovely and has many unique restaurants and shops. I love the big farmer’s market and the food stalls and woodworking stalls there. I love the boutique hotels there. I love the mountains and hot springs nearby. One of my best memories is totally unexpectedly deciding to partake in a nude dip in hot springs, and not-bad vegan burritos at the nearby resort main cabin.


You sound like someone o could be friends with. Another vote for Portland. Both of them.

You
[Post New]07/02/2022 17:24
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Littleton, NH

great brewery, coffee shop, bookstore, kid activities, yoga, food coop, ice cream. And you get to meet the president.
[Post New]07/02/2022 18:12
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Charlevoix, Michigan. It was unexpectedly charming with big, historic homes, lush gardens, beautiful beach, and just lovely all the way around. It came as a complete surprise to us when we were there for a day.
[Post New]07/02/2022 18:16
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Winslow AZ

We stayed at "La Posada" hotel which was lovely!
It's within about a one hour drive of the painted desert/petrified forest national park.
There is "Standing on the corner" park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standin%27_on_the_Corner_Park like n the Eagles song
[Post New]07/02/2022 18:18
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Anonymous wrote:Portsmouth, NH
Spent 4 days there for work and was utterly charmed.


Is that the "Portsmouth" mentioned in the children's book "Ox Cart Man?"
[Post New]07/02/2022 18:33
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I remember loving New Hope, PA
[Post New]07/02/2022 18:36
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Staunton VA too. Charming
[Post New]07/02/2022 22:25
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Milwaukee
[Post New]07/02/2022 22:37
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Anonymous wrote:Staunton, VA is really cute, went to college there for a bit before transferring.


+1
Very cute town with some beautiful neighborhoods.
[Post New]07/02/2022 22:37
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Berkeley Springs WV
[Post New]07/02/2022 22:42
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Anonymous wrote:Birmingham, Alabama

Portland, Maine

Greendale, Wisconsin

St. Augustine, Florida

omg! That's where I grew up. Never thought I'd see it on DCUM. What brought you there?
[Post New]07/02/2022 22:43
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Anonymous wrote:Charlevoix, Michigan. It was unexpectedly charming with big, historic homes, lush gardens, beautiful beach, and just lovely all the way around. It came as a complete surprise to us when we were there for a day.

that whole area in Michigan is just delightful.
[Post New]07/02/2022 22:49
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Anonymous wrote:Portsmouth, NH
Spent 4 days there for work and was utterly charmed.


Is that the "Portsmouth" mentioned in the children's book "Ox Cart Man?"


Portsmouth road-tripper here, and it looks like it is! I loved that book as a kid.
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