Perched on the shores of Lake Superior, Bayfield is like a painting come to life. The colorful Victorian buildings stand proudly against the backdrop of brilliant fall foliage. This tiny harbor town ...

Deep in the forests of Southern Vermont, on dirt roads linking the farthest reaches of the farthest towns, a metallic beast ...

From Alaska to Vermont, these eight towns are lovely places with tempting food, fun festivals, and appealing shopping.