Sitka, Alaska
Framed by snowcapped mountains and set on a picturesque sound dotted with fishing boats, This Alaskan jewel on Baronof Island could easily be confused with a Scandinavian fishing town or a remote Icelandic village. In fact, if one of your bucket list goals is to catch the northern lights, you can see them dance around the Sitka sky in the winter months.
" historic buildings showcasing European-style architecture,"
Helen, GA used to be a worthwhile place to visit back in the 70's and 80's but now it just looks like a run down tourist trap.