Mackinac Island, Michigan
This vacation town on Lake Huron between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas feels frozen in time. You could easily confuse it for a seaside village in the English countryside. There are charming little boutiques, horse drawn carriages, fudge shops, and Victorian-style homes with sweeping porches. Best of all though, there are no cars allowed on island so biking remains the main mode of transportation. It's a rare and peaceful paradise untouched by honking horns and light pollution.
" 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.