After visiting all 50 states, there are 5 small towns I can't stop thinking about

• I love returning to places like Kennebunkport, Maine, and Bayfield, Wisconsin.
• I can’t get enough of the scenery in Abiquiu, New Mexico, and Homer, Alaska.

I’ve been several times, and each trip reminds me why it’s such a favorite — wide, sandy beaches, peaceful inlets that are perfect for kayaking, and that unmistakable Maine charm.

And of course, no visit is complete without a classic lobster roll from Mabel’s Lobster Claw.

This story was originally published on February 24, 2026, and most recently updated on September 4, 2026.