Hidden Gems

The towns everyone wishes they'd found first. Fourteen hidden-gem getaways with hotels, restaurants, things to do and a map.

Carmel

California · 16 spots

A storybook seaside town in California

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Ouray

Colorado · 14 spots

Mountain hot springs and ice-climbing country

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Leavenworth

Washington · 21 spots

A Bavarian-style village in the Cascades

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Lancaster

Pennsylvania · 14 spots

Pumpkin patches, Amish countryside & cozy vibes

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Salem

Massachusetts · 18 spots

Spooky season in New England's witchy city

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Helen

Georgia · 16 spots

Oktoberfest without the flight to Munich

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Charlottesville

Virginia · 26 spots

Wine country, fall foliage & cozy Virginia charm

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St. Augustine

Florida · 24 spots

Historic streets and holiday lights on the Florida coast

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Mackinac Island

Michigan · 20 spots

A car-free Victorian island in Michigan

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Marco Island

Florida · 20 spots

Southwest Florida beaches and waterfront dining

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Cape May

New Jersey · 18 spots

A Victorian beach town on the Jersey shore

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Jekyll Island

Georgia · 16 spots

A quiet Georgia coast escape

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Asheville

North Carolina · 30 spots

Mountain views, rooftops and the Biltmore

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Stowe

Vermont · 28 spots

Vermont charm, cider donuts and cozy inns

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