Underrated American towns

[Vanillaphant]

Hello.

I'm not much of a traveller, but in recent years I've felt a pull towards the ol' USofA. But for whatever reason, I've never really been excited by the idea of visiting the usual big cities that tend to attract international tourists. I think if I were to go to America, I'd rather spend time in less well-known places - towns or smaller cities that are pretty or maybe have a bit of history/culture to 'em, that kind of thing.

I know, considering the vastness of America, this may seem like an odd question ("might wanna narrow it down a bit!"), but... Any recommendations? lol

Any such places you like to visit or would like to visit?

Cheeyers. 🙂

 

[shark]

On Youtube, there is a channel called World According to Briggs that delves into the worst places and some of the best.

 

[mikeytickles]

Nashville. Full stop.

 

[milagros317]

Cooperstown, New York

 

[Vanillaphant]

Thanks for the replies so far.

The setting of Cooperstown looks fantastic. Seems like an odd place to put the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum!

 

[Tickaler]

I know big cities can sometimes be overdone, but consider Houston, TX. Massive sprawling city. It can be fun to cruise all around town on the 5 lane 610 loop at 70 miles an hour as the city flies by. Also, theres no zoning in Houston, so it makes for a very diverse and random landscape. Odd mix of suburbia, bars and restaurants, and commerce. Also, space center and NASA are close by. Tons of good restaurants too. We have huge populations of Vietnamese, Indian, and Thai ethnicities as well, so it makes for super diverse eateries. Can't forget BBQ either. Google 'Killen's'

 

[Wally West]

I'll humbly toss Pittsburgh in the mix.

 

[magic fingers]

Atlanta's a big city but it's also fairly safe and a lot of fun. Lots of festivals and events. However if you go to places like Atlanta. Houston, Austin, Miami etc in the summertime the heat will be oppressive.

 

[magic fingers]

Also New Orleans. Fairly big town but a lot of fun, great nightlife, great restaurants.

 

[BlasterMaster]

Ithaca New York is always nice during the Summer. 😀

 

[Vanillaphant]

Ithaca New York is always nice during the Summer. 😀

Looks nice!

Sounds nice too. (Just gave it the wiki treatment.) 🙂