Best Small-Town Getaways

From mountain haven to coastal paradise, these 17 postcard-perfect towns all make you feel welcome—for a weekend or a lifetime.

Fernandina Beach, Florida
Photo: Art Meripol

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach is unpretentious and patient. One of the most fought-over towns in America (starting in 1565 when the Spanish threw out the French, only to be thrown out by the British in 1702), it has learned to take what comes and take it easy.


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