11 Hidden Gems Known for Their Rich Heritage

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Discover America's hidden historic sanctuaries and explore the unique, overlooked communities that shaped the nation's diverse past.

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Beaufort, South Carolina

Bisbee, Arizona

Deadwood, South Dakota

Galena, Illinois

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Madison, Indiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

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The United States is kind of crowded with striking pockets of history that still, somehow, feel a million miles away from the usual tourist routes. Past all the bright, flashy big-city stuff, you’ll find unusual communities that kept their vibe pretty carefully like their own cultural build style, earlier industries, and the original stories that got the place started. If you go chasing these overlooked spots, you end up getting this close up, personal view of the different eras that helped form the country. So go ahead and slip into America’s past by touring these exceptional historic sanctuaries.
 

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