Some of the most beautiful places in America can be found in the smaller towns decorating the country, often overshadowed by the busier, more popular tourist destinations of big cities. However, it is worth exploring the less-visited towns to see the beauty America has to offer.
Travel + Leisure compiled a list of the 20 "most beautiful small towns" in the U.S., breathtaking destinations that have a population under 20,000 and that "offer a glimpse [of the] variety of gorgeous places" around the country, like a California bay, an Alaska town with views of glaciers and a small Hawaiian island nicknamed "Pineapple Island," to name a few.
Among the list is Missouri's own Hermann, a small town located along the Missouri River about 80 miles west of St. Louis. This is what T+L had to say about Hermann:
"When we talk beautiful small towns in Missouri, there are many options to consider, and one that's always part of the conversation is Hermann,' said Stephen Foutes, director of the Missouri Division of Tourism. And for good reason: Hermann sits amid rolling hills along the Missouri River, surrounded by wineries. It's often referred to as Missouri's Rhineland because of the area's rich German heritage."
See the full list at Travel + Leisure to read up on the most beautiful small towns in the country.