The Home Exchange Blog

Maryland might be best known for its blue crabs and bay views, but its small towns are where the state’s true spirit shines. Between rolling farmland, waterfront harbors, and cobblestone streets, you’

From seaside escapes to mountain hideaways, these towns aren’t just places to visit : they’re places to feel. Here’s where Massachusetts shows off its quieter, cozier side.

These are the Iowa small towns where local diners, festivals, and sunsets still set the rhythm of the day : friendly, simple, and full of heart.

Here’s your detailed guide to 8 of the most unforgettable Ohio holiday experiences for 2025 — and how to live them like a local with HomeExchange.

Beyond Portland and Acadia’s busy trails, Maine’s small towns capture everything that makes this state special: community, calm, and the kind of beauty that doesn’t shout : it just lasts.

These are the small towns that show off Arkansas’s real heart : laid-back, full of character, and surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that makes you want to stay a little longer.

Beyond Boise and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho’s small towns are where you’ll find the real heart of the state:  places where you can hike all morning, share a local beer at sunset, and still hear the crickets when night settles in.

Delaware may be small, but it’s full of character. Between its quiet beaches, colonial towns, and tree-lined streets, the First State has a way of surprising visitors who slow down long enough

There’s no place on earth like New York City in December. The air turns crisp, the lights get brighter, and the city feels like it’s wrapped in a bit of magic.

Texas is well-known for its wide-open spaces and big cities, but its small towns are where you really find the heart of the Lone Star State. Each one has its own flavor : a

There’s something about Tennessee that tugs at the heart. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the rivers, the sound of cicadas on a summer night, or the way the hills roll like

There’s a quiet kind of peace in Oklahoma’s small towns. Maybe it’s the way the sunsets stretch across the horizon in shades of amber, or how the sound of church

There’s something about South Dakota that stays with you long after you leave. Maybe it’s the open sky that goes on forever, or the way the wind moves through the prairies.

When November rolls into Philadelphia, the air turns crisp, the trees along the Schuylkill glow gold, and the city takes on a cozy kind of rhythm. Locals pull out their scarves, coffee shops

Louisiana has a rhythm that can’t be found anywhere else. It’s in the music drifting from porches, the scent of gumbo on the breeze, and the slow sway of moss-draped oaks

Ohio has a way of surprising you. Beyond its cities and highways, you’ll find small towns with cobblestone streets, covered bridges, and coffee shops where everyone still knows your name. These are

Pennsylvania is full of quiet magic. Between its rolling hills, covered bridges, and cobblestone main streets, you’ll find towns that feel like they were built for slow mornings, friendly faces, and evenings

When November arrives in San Jose, the city feels like it’s exhaling. The summer heat fades, the hills turn golden, and downtown comes alive with art walks, holiday lights, and food festivals.

There’s something about Illinois that feels quietly cinematic. Beyond the skyscrapers of Chicago, you’ll find small towns where time slows down : where the smell of fresh pie drifts out of diners,