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7 American Cities That Feel Like a Trip Abroad

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In the United States, there are some cities where the architecture, cuisine, customs, and ambiance take you halfway around the world without having to pack a single suitcase. Interestingly, some cities in the US make you feel that you are in a different country. Have you heard of Chinatown?

 

Top Cities in the US That Make You Feel Like a Tour Abroad 

The destinations mix the American style of hospitality with international traditions, so travelers can experience the feeling of traveling abroad without having to be on an airplane. Then you need a cultural escape nearby. Here are seven cities in America that are like a foreign country.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: A taste of Spain and Mexico

The colorful arts, the adobe structure, and the meandering streets of Santa Fe resemble the Spanish colonial towns. Throw in its mix of Mexican and Native American history, and you would feel like you are walking in an old European square. The spicy Southwestern food and vivid markets of the city enhance the cultural experience.

New Orleans, Louisiana (A Piece of France)

New Orleans is like a combination of Paris and the Caribbean, with French Quarter balconies, Creole food, and the jazzy music. With Mardi Gras, voodoo, and French-influenced architecture, you won't get the same feeling anywhere in the United States or even in Europe.

San Francisco, California: A Glance at China

San Francisco will take you to Asia as it is the home of the oldest Chinatown in North America. Dragon Gate, Chinese medicine stores, and real dim sum restaurants offer an impression that you have landed in Beijing or Hong Kong.

Leavenworth, Washington - A Bavarian Village

Leavenworth is built like a German alpine village and is tucked in the Cascade Mountains. A town with timbered houses, Oktoberfest celebrations, and beer gardens, this town feels like it is out of Bavaria. It has a European aura, especially in its winters, which are snow-clad.

St. Augustine, Florida: Old-World Spain

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the US, and it has the Spanish colonial architecture, the cobblestone streets, and historic fortresses reminiscent of Southern Spain. It has whitewashed houses and a coastal seaside feel that makes you think you are in Seville or Granada.

Dutch Traditions, Holland, Michigan

Holland provides windmills, tulip festivals, and Dutch food, as the name suggests. Each spring at the Tulip Time Festival, millions of tulips are in full bloom, producing a landscape that could have been in the Netherlands. Wooden shoe carvings and the Dutch-style bakeries complete the cultural experience.

Solvang, California, Danish Delights

Known as the Little Denmark, Solvang is an attractive place with windmills, half-timbered homes, and real Danish pastries. There are such festivals in the town as Danish Days, where you can enjoy folk music and see traditional costumes, which make you feel like being transported to Scandinavia.

Conclusion 

If you are in the mood to taste the flavors of Asia, the colors of Mexico, or the charm of Europe, you can have it all at these cities. You do not need a passport to enjoy international culture. To dodge expensive roaming charges or get a mobile connection without a SIM card.

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