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Since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Dozen Distinctive Destination program has recognized cities and towns that offer an authentic visitor experience.
The places are noteworthy for their dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, architecture, cultural landscapes and a strong commitment to historic preservation, sustainability and revitalization.
Who wouldn't want to visit such a place?
And now, you can vote for your favorite. decide which of this year's 12 destinations will be the 2010 Fan Favorite (check out the standings). From February 3 to February 28, any legal resident of the U.S., 18 years of age or older, can vote as often as they like for their favorite city or town on this year’s list. The winner of the popular vote will be announced online March 1, 2010. Voters are automatically entered to win a complimentary two-night stay at any Historic Hotel of America. No purchase necessary. Offer void where prohibited. Begin voting today!
Here's the list of the cities:
» Bastrop, Texas
» Cedar Falls, Iowa
» Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
» The Crooked Road, Virginia
» Fort Collins, Colorado
» Huntsville, Alabama
» Marquette, Michigan
» Provincetown, Massachusetts
» Rockland, Maine
» Simsbury, Connecticut
» Sitka, Alaska
» St. Louis, Missouri
Which have you visited? And which have you loved? Let us know, and then go vote.
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Comments
Neala...I'm a little confused that Ty-ty Georgia didn't make the list. This fine example of Southern Gothic Americana is an important factor in Erskine Caldwell's sexy classic " God's little Acre".
Even though Dogpatch isn't real-we can take great comfort in the fact that Ty-ty is.
Dang...
MTF
It is a real place! - how cool - Ty Ty is named from the trees that once lined Ty Ty Creek, which runs through the area. According to wikipedia.
Thanks MTF
This list is short on the glamorous but very high on the distinctively American. I love that!
Well, Neala, I have never felt so culturally deprived! I've only been to two of those places! (Sitka and St. Louis) Now, of course, I'm waiting for someone to organize a tour to all of them so I can improve my culture quotient. Thanks for a delightful and insightful story.
I've made it to Fort Collins, St. Louis, and briefly - Huntsville. I did love them all. And need to see the others. Definitely.
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