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

By Autumn Hawkins
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 17: People gather on Santa Monica beach on March 17, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. COVID-19 has claimed 13 lives in California so far with at least 470 people in the state testing positive for the coronavirus. Many more carry the coronavirus but have not been tested, according to officials.

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

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    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

    BOURBON CAPITAL of the WORLD

    A community teeming with spirit, whether it be small-town charm, southern hospitality, or the one for which we're most famous-bourbon.

  • 7. Wallace, Idaho

    Home - Visit Wallace Idaho

    Wallace Idaho in North Idaho is a vacation destination for four seasons. Skiing, Tours, Dining, Biking, Hiawatha Trail

  • 6. Lanai City, Hawaii

    The Ultimate Guide to Lanai

    If you're traveling around Hawaii and want to experience true remote luxury, then Lanai is definitely the island to prioritize. Learn more about Lanai island and the fun that awaits you.

  • 5. Little St. Simons Island, Georgia

    Getting Here | The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

    Curious about getting to our island? Learn more about getting here at The Lodge on Little St Simons Island here.

  • 4. Palisade, Colorado

    Visit Palisade, Colorado

    Palisade is a small town on Colorado's western slope that is rich in agriculture with over 30 wineries and vineyards, wine tasting rooms, fruit orchards with peaches, pears, plums, lavender, and more. It also boasts numerous outdoor recreation opportunities including mountain biking and river activi

  • 3. Avalon, California

    Avalon | Visit Catalina Island

    The town of Avalon surrounds the beautiful Avalon Bay on the southeast end of Santa Catalina Island. Find things to do, shopping, tours and restaurants.

  • 2. Sedona, Arizona

    https://visitsedona.com

  • 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.