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America is a vast and varied country and part of what makes it such a beautiful and eclectic place to live are all of the small towns and quaint hamlets that are filled with so much community and culture that no two destinations are the same. If you're looking to take a day trip or want to stay a few days to take in the full experience of a new place, an inviting town may be the perfect spot to immerse yourself in and see what small-town life has to offer.
Travel Alot compiled a list of the "most charming towns to visit" around the U.S., choosing a must-visit spot in each state worth taking stopping by. According to the site, "many of them are pretty artsy, but then we have some that honestly feel like a little part of Europe without ever having to leave America."
The most charming town to visit in all of Missouri is Hannibal, the home of one of America's most notable authors. Here's what the site had to say about Missouri's most charming town to visit:
"Hannibal is famous for a big reason: Mark Twain. Twain, real name Samuel Clemens, lived in Hannibal as a boy, and the little town really embraced it with a memorial and landmarks scattered throughout. There's also the annual Tom Sawyer Days Festival, which occurs at the beginning of July."
Check out the full list at travel.alot.com to see more of the most charming towns around the country to visit. You can also check out our previous coverage of the destination named the "coolest small town" in the state.