Traveler Confirms Small Towns Are America’s Scenic Waiting Rooms
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- •Emily Hart visited all 50 states and found herself enchanted by unexpected small towns rather than big cities.
- •She frequently enjoys Kennebunkport's Maine charm, Bayfield’s hiking and Copper Crow Distillery, and the free gondola rides in Telluride.
- •Her favorite wilderness experiences include Homer’s fishing boats and the red cliffs of Abiquiu, New Mexico, where Georgia O'Keeffe painted.
Emily Hart has somehow ticked off all 50 states from her bucket list, mostly by repeatedly crashing small town parties like Kennebunkport’s lobster rolls and Bayfield's forested trails. She claims Telluride’s free gondola and alpine hikes beat the usual crowded mountain chaos, while Homer, Alaska, seduces her with a Salty Dawg Saloon ceiling papered in dollar bills—as if money literally sticks better in sleepy towns. Her crowned gem? Abiquiu, NM, where Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration amidst red cliffs and horseback tours. Apparently, America’s best souvenirs don’t come from urban chaos but from gravel roads locals brag about.
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(1 of 3)All 50 states visited and the takeaway is small towns serve lobster, wilderness, and ceilings decorated with cash. America truly teaches us to lower our expectations to appreciate dollar bill galleries and burritos.
Why bother with New York when you can eat a lobster roll in Maine and listen to quiet instead of sirens?
Turns out America’s heart isn’t in skyscrapers but in places where the main hustle is choosing which hiking trail to forget your phone on.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 2/24/2026 | Author: Emily Hart
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