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The hustle and bustle of big city life is often a draw for tourists looking to explore what exciting nightlife and award-winning restaurants. However, some of the most charming and interesting places to visit are the smaller towns scattered around the vast expanse of America.
Cheapism searched around the U.S. for the best small towns to visit in the country, compiling a list of the "cute small towns [that] represent much of what is great about each state or region, just on a smaller scale than larger cities — and typically at a lower price."
Among the list, which includes stunning destinations like seaside towns in Florida and locales in the heart of "bourbon country" in Kentucky, is one town in Georgia. Dahlonega was named one of the best smaller towns to visit in the country, earning praise for its historic significance and "bustling" downtown area. The site also suggests checking out the Dahlonega Gold Museum at the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse.
Here's what the site had to say:
"Dahlonega, a cute small town of just under 7,500 people, was the site of the first major gold rush in U.S. history, and much of the town is dedicated to telling the story of that historic time. Visitors can tour gold mines and pan for gold in local creeks. The downtown area is bustling with enough contemporary local shops and restaurants to easily fill an afternoon or an entire day."
Check out the full list at cheapism.com to see more about the best small towns to visit across America.