N.J. Town Lands In Top 20 Most Beautiful Small Towns In U.S.

Travel & Leisure is showing the Garden State some love in their newest list of the most beautiful small towns in the United States. The travel site noted that “most beautiful” is subjective but all towns selected in the list have a population under 20,000 and are a mix of towns that have historic architecture, natural scenery, or breathtaking coasts.

The New Jersey town that was chosen for this list is Cape May.

“When you get there, you are struck by the beauty of Victoriana,” said Diane Wieland, director for Cape May County Tourism per Travel & Leisure. “All the different colored painted houses…the gas lights. Then, there’s a beautiful expansive beach.”

Wieland added, “This is the experience you’re going to get. And this is what we live every day.”

Check out the top 10 most beautiful small towns in the United States below:

• 10. Fishtown/Leland, Michigan

  Leland Michigan: Ultimate Guide to Fishtown

  Leland, Mi Travel guide explores Michigan's historic Fishtown, a favorite tourist destination in the Leelanau Peninsula. This Lake Michigan beach town is a fun place to stop and explore on any northern Michigan vacation. Use this guide to find the best places to shop and eat in Leland MI.

• 9. Camden, Maine

  Camden, Rockport & Lincolnville, Maine - Visit Maine - Visit Maine

  Visit the seaside towns of Camden, Rockport and Lincolnville, Maine, all working harbors decked with fishing boats. Check out the galleries and shops lining Route 1. Don't miss the Camden Windjammer Festival, Rockport's Samoset Resort Golf Club, and Lincolnville Beach.

• 8. Bardstown, Kentucky

  Things To Do in Bardstown, KY | Visit Bardstown

  Bourbon Capital of the World®

• 7. Wallace, Idaho

  Home - Visit Wallace Idaho

  Skip to main content Upcoming Events Wallace offers visitors a wide range of activities, indoor and outdoor. See Events Calendar Where to Stay From a hotel with pool and hot tub to a simple RV site, Wallace offers accommodations to suit everyone's tastes and budget.

• 6. Lanai City, Hawaii

  The Ultimate Guide to Lanai

  Lanai is known for having a few options for outdoor adventure activities that aren't typical of the Hawaiian Islands. While Lanai is notorious for its quiet and pristine atmosphere, that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of action and adventure to explore. There is something that appeals to every type of traveler on Lanai island.

• 5. Little St. Simons Island, Georgia

  Getting Here | The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

  Brunswick & the Golden Isles Other Coastal Georgia Sites Cumberland Island National Seashore Sapelo Island National Estuarine Reserve Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Wormsloe State Historic Site

• 4. Palisade, Colorado

  Visit Palisade, CO | Life Tastes Good Here All Year Long

  Welcome to Palisade, Colorado. Visit Palisade for Colorado wine tours, agricultural tours, fresh produce, mountain biking, scenic biking and peaceful stays.

• 3. Avalon, California

  Avalon | Visit Catalina Island

  The only incorporated city on Catalina, Avalon wraps around beautiful Avalon Bay on the southeast end of the island. A popular tourist destination for well over a century, this historic seaside destination has attracted film stars, dignitaries and presidents throughout the years, and it still maintains its charm and allure today.

• 2. Sedona, Arizona

  Welcome to Red Rock Country

  The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Visitor Center offers first class visitor services. Our visitor center is located at 331 Forest Road in Uptown. We assist more than 300,000 visitors a year, not to mention the thousands of visitor inquiries via phone and email.

• 1. Girdwood, Alaska

  Visit Girdwood (Alyeska), Alaska

  Girdwood is Alaska's year-round resort community located 40 minutes from Anchorage and home of Alyeska Resort. Find things to do, places to stay, and services in Girdwood.