Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 22:49     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:
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.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 22:43     Subject: Re:S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
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.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 22:42     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
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?
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 22:37     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Berkeley Springs WV
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 22:37     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Staunton, VA is really cute, went to college there for a bit before transferring.


+1
Very cute town with some beautiful neighborhoods.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 22:25     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Milwaukee
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 18:36     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Staunton VA too. Charming
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 18:33     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
I remember loving New Hope, PA
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 18:18     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
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?"
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 18:16     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
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
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 18:12     Subject: Re:S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
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.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 17:24     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Littleton, NH

great brewery, coffee shop, bookstore, kid activities, yoga, food coop, ice cream. And you get to meet the president.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 17:18     Subject: Re:S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:
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
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 17:16     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Corning, NY

+1 This is the first place I thought of.


Good answer
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2022 16:48     Subject: S/O: What is the most unexpectedly lovely U.S. town you’ve ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:
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.