New Orleans, Louisiana; Reno, Nevada; and Monterey, California; have a long list of attractions and appeals for visitors. They extend beyond the frantic fun and frivolity of the annual New Orleans Mardi Gras, Reno’s clutch of casinos and Monterey’s seaside setting and world-class aquarium.
Travelers who are drawn to these and other metropolitan areas throughout the country frequently fail to include small towns in their itinerary that are a short drive away and also have much to offer. From chapters of history to collections of antique automobiles to covered bridges, these towns provide a welcome and often overlooked add-on or alternative to their larger nearby neighbors.
