BEST small city road trip destination POLL
As many of you may know, I have been a part of the Travelocity Gnomads (travel ambassador) team for some time now. I am working on an article in which I need your help. Will you please vote for your favorite small city road trip destination.
Each of the destinations listed, and ultimately ranked #10 to #1, possess much of the following criteria:
- High-end or unique lodging options
- Fantastic restaurants
- Cultural significance
- Good selection of amenities
- Awe-inspiring sights or scenery
- Some level of uniqueness/remarkable
- Outdoor and indoor activities
You can only make one selection, so make it count. Voting will end on January 15, 2018. Article and results will be published in April, 2018
THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED AND CONGRATULATION TO THOSE WHO MADE IT TO THE TOP-10.
Select your favorite small city road trip destination.
- Walla Walla, Washington (18%, 462 Votes)
- Chattanooga, Tennessee (16%, 428 Votes)
- South Lake Tahoe (12%, 301 Votes)
- Port Orford, Oregon (10%, 267 Votes)
- Bozeman, Montana (7%, 192 Votes)
- Durango, Colorado (7%, 174 Votes)
- Charlottesville, Virginia (6%, 152 Votes)
- Eureka Springs, Arkansas (5%, 123 Votes)
- Leavenworth, Washington (5%, 121 Votes)
- Fairhope, Alabama (4%, 98 Votes)
- Jackson, New Hampshire (4%, 98 Votes)
- Hanover, New Hampshire (3%, 76 Votes)
- Camden, Maine (2%, 55 Votes)
- Other (Please leave in comment section below) (1%, 38 Votes)
- Mendocino, California (1%, 23 Votes)
Total Voters: 2,608
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Mike Shubic
Mike Shubic is a seasoned road trip travel video blogger, traversing the byways of the world looking for those hidden gems of the road. From unique destinations, unexpected discoveries, creative cuisine, intriguing inns to exciting attractions…the road is his page. The experiences are his ink. And every 300 miles, a new chapter begins. Whether you live vicariously or by example, Mike will do the exploring so you can have an adventure.
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35 Comments
Annapolis, Maryland for me.
Hey Charles, thanks for sharing! That has been a places I’ve been very interested in visiting.
Brookings, OR
Hi Susan…I’ve road tripped all over Oregon, but have never heard of Bookings. Where bouts is it?
Brookings, OR is a lovely beach community right on the border of CA and OR. You’ll love it!
Hi Sara…thanks for the suggestion. You’re the second person who has suggested Bookings. It must be close to Port Orford on the list, yes?
It’s an hour away. I live in Port Orford and have a small art/gift shop. It’s a wonderful little town.
Hi Becky…it sure is. Thanks for stopping by.
I would add Wenatchee, Wa. And Port Townsend, Wa.
Hi Matt. Thank you so much for your suggestions. My folks used to live in Port Townsend…lovely place. I’ve only driven through Wenatchee, so I don’t have any experience really there. I appreciate ya stopping by and sharing. Cheers, Mike
Payson Arizona is a great small town road trip only an hour away from phoenix.
Hi Mike, Payson is indeed a wonderful place. I have been there many times. It does however lacks higher end lodging and fine dining restaurants, don’t you think? Thank you so much for the suggestion. Cheers, Mike
Vicksburg MS!!
Hi Mary. Oh, I love Vicksburg! Such a fantastic place. Did you see my article and video on Vicksburg? https://mikesroadtrip.com/vicksburg Thank you for your suggestion. Cheers, Mike
You missed out if you didn’t travel to Cannon Beach, Oregon!
Hi Karen. Oh, you are so right. Cannon Beach is fantastic, and, really fits the criteria too. If we can get a few more to recommend it, I might just have to include it in the poll. Thank you so much for the fantastic suggestions. Cheers, Mike
Henderson KY
Hi Dee…I have been to many parts of KY, but can’t say I recall or have even heard of Henderson. I will have to check it out. Thank you so much for sharing your suggestion. Cheers, Mike
Charleston, South Carolina! Fantastic restaurants (Top Chef was here last season). Historic homes,
gorgeous architecture, top rated hotels from boutique to B&B, scenic beaches and islands.
Hi Jane. This is a very good suggestion. If we can get a few more people to also suggest it, I may have to add it to the list. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your suggestion. A very good one! Cheers, Mike
Plattsburgh, NY
Hi Sandra…oh, I love Plattsburgh! I spent a week there. The one area that it falls short if I recall correctly is higher end lodging. Some great restaurants though and tons of history, culture and things to do. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your suggestion. Cheers, Mike
Baker City Oregon
Hi Timothy…thanks for chiming in. I’ve been in that area before, but never stayed there. You think it fits the criteria?
Marquette, MI
Thanks for the suggestions!
Walla Walla , wa
I love Walla Walla WA. L am a senior senior and have traveled some. No place as nice to visit or live.
Hi Gwen…me too! I could live there. 😉 Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Cheers, Mike
Greenville , Maine Moosehead lake area
Hi Ron, thanks for the suggestion. I will have to look it up as I’m not familiar. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers, Mike
Providence, Rhode Island. Can’t beat this beautiful little city! Cuisines from all over the globe! universites, BROWN,JWU,PC,RIC….
FUN, Art, Culture, Historical, Night life, Theatre, Music…LGBQT. It’s never a question of what to do. Just a question of how much you can squeeze in!
Hi Dawn! I’ve not been there…would love to visit. Thanks so much for the suggestion, and, for stopping by. Cheers, Mike
Chattanooga, Tn. best place to visit.
Hi Betty…thanks so much for stopping by. It is a wonderful place indeed.