Before Troutbeck became the country escape of your modern-day dreams, it was the kind of place where actual literary legends gathered to exchange ideas by candlelight. Names like Mark Twain,…
America’s small towns don’t have the big-city-hustle that you’re used to — and you don’t want them to, either. What they lack in public transit, they more than make up for with charm. These towns are like your favorite cozy sweater—warm, familiar (even if it’s your first time visiting), and always ready to wrap you in nostalgia. They boast diner breakfasts that could cure a bad mood, bookstores where the owner recommends something life-changing, and locals who greet you even…