Samantha Brown's Places to Love

As a huge fan of our US National Parks, I feel like I’ve been visiting them since I was a kid! They’re one of the best things about this country, and every time I get a chance to visit one of the 433 official NPS locations, I feel like a kid on Christmas.

It occurred to me recently though, that some people may have yet to ever visit a national park. And if they have...

“Second” or “B-side city” refers to a destination often less well-known than its bigger counterpart in the same region or country. However, in my travels, I have enjoyed visiting quite a few that deserve all the love and attention. Here is my list of favorite, attention-worthy destinations full of character and charm and with so much to explore!

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Part of the fun of road tripping Route 66 is figuring out where to stay. Just imagine driving all day and pulling up to a cool motel with a bright neon sign advertising a room vacancy. Or maybe it’s a historic inn with stories that predate Mother Road herself. Either way, as a big fan of unique hotels (if you know, you know ;)), I very much loved learning about the cool place...

Think of it like downsizing but for travel so, you know, townsizing! This trend is all about choosing to visit small towns and communities over big cities. Think cozier vibes and much easier trip planning. Kind of like a Hallmark movie come to life.

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