The 9 Charming Small Towns In The US

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1. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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2. St. Augustine, Florida

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3. Woodstock, Vermont

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4. Sedona, Arizona

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5. Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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6. Telluride, Colorado

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7. Galena, Illinois

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8. Skaneateles, New York

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9. Leavenworth, Washington

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