{"id":4362,"date":"2019-03-22T20:13:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T20:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smalltownexplorer.com\/?p=4362"},"modified":"2020-01-04T07:55:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-04T07:55:28","slug":"ten-reasons-you-should-choose-a-small-town-for-your-next-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smalltownexplorer.com\/ten-reasons-you-should-choose-a-small-town-for-your-next-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Reasons You Should Choose a Small Town for Your Next Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are sharing this infographic that embraces our belief that small town vacations can rival visiting a big city in terms of fun, entertainment, and most certainly relaxation. Scroll down for an accessible text version.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/redriverrealestate\/smalltown-vacation-guide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.slidesharecdn.com\/redriver-checklist-190306160809\/95\/smalltown-vacation-guide-1-638.jpg?cb=1551888569\" alt=\"infographic-Reasons to Choose a Small Town for Your Next Vacation\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Content Provided By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-river-nm.com\/\" target=\"_&quot;blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red River Real Estate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Text Version<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Getting Big Time Fun Out of Your Small Town Vacation<\/h2>\n<p>Small towns offer numerous opportunities for fun and relaxation for your next vacation. Here are some ideas to help you plan a trip off the beaten path.<\/p>\n<style>\nol#infographicText {\nline-height:1.5em;\n}\nol#infographicText li {\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<ol id=\"infographicText\">\n<li><strong>Local Festivals:<\/strong> \u00a0There&#8217;s a good chance that the community you&#8217;ll visit has some type of seasonal event. Do research and find out if your vacation lines up with a summer concert series or a winter carnival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antique Shopping:<\/strong> \u00a0Many small towns feature a plethora of resale and consignment stores filled with unique and quirky items you&#8217;re not likely to see anywhere else. This makes your trip an opportunity to find the vintage coffee table are rare collectible you&#8217;ve been seeking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Picnic in the Park:<\/strong> One of the great joys of the quiet countryside is that there&#8217;s plenty of room for everyone to savor the space. You can take advantage of this by planning a picnic lunch for your family in a park or forest preserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walking Tours:<\/strong> There\u2019s no better way to experience the history and color of a city than taking a walking tour. A lot of historical societies offer guided explorations that can give you a greater appreciation of the area&#8217;s heritage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy Live Music:<\/strong> You \u00a0Don&#8217;t have to be in a massive civic center to attend a concert. It&#8217;s easy to find venues in the area that feature live music, whether it&#8217;s a bar or gazebo in the town center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sample the Cuisine:<\/strong> Smaller communities are more likely to have diners and restaurants that are locally owned, meaning you won&#8217;t find the same chain eateries in countless places. This gives you the chance to try something different and perhaps discover a new favorite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Great Outdoors:<\/strong> If \u00a0you&#8217;re interested in hiking, kayaking or another outdoorsy activity, you&#8217;re sure to find plenty of opportunities off the beaten path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discover Museums:<\/strong> Local\u00a0museums and history societies feature in abundance of fascinating exhibits detailing the history and culture of the area this can be an enlightening way to spend an afternoon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience Horseback Riding:<\/strong> One\u00a0common activity not often found in large cities is horseback riding through the countryside. Find a ranch in the area that offers it and you&#8217;ll have an experience your family won&#8217;t soon forget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scavenger Hunts:<\/strong> Create a list of sights, sounds and souvenirs and have your family members race to locate as many as they can. Having everyone take photos of items on their phones as a fun modern twist on this idea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do Your Research:<\/strong> Before traveling to an unfamiliar community, look up spots of interest on the internet. There are websites dedicated to cataloging unusual and little-known places all over the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are sharing this infographic that embraces our belief that small town vacations can rival visiting a big city in terms of fun, entertainment, and most certainly relaxation. Scroll down for an accessible text version. 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