US EditionForget Europe, small-town USA is the hottest summer travel trend
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – Small towns attract travelers with unique cultural events and local traditions, driving a surge in visits and reshaping summer travel preferences in 2025, industry reports show.
- Travelers are making small-town USA the hottest summer 2025 travel trend by choosing local culture over Europe’s crowds.
- This shift arose as travelers sought authentic experiences centered on regional flavors, festivals, and community-driven events.
- Notable events include Paducah’s QuiltWeek in April, its June Pride Festival paired with the PaBREWcah Beer fest, and September’s Barbecue on the River.
- Paducah’s riverfront features folk art, murals, and live music, while the Beartooth Rally from July 17-20 showcases classic cruisers along a 69-mile highway climbing to 10,000 feet.
- These trends imply a sustained embrace of small communities offering lived-in charm and creative reinvention as viable travel alternatives this summer.
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