Say cheese! These 3 Kentucky cities are among most picturesque small towns in the US
Three small cities in the Bluegrass State recently appeared among a collection of spots across the country that “are an absolute must-see” this summer.
The list, compiled by travel website North Carolina Travel Guides, examined more than 500 small towns throughout the U.S. and analyzed their search trends and popularity for photographs and photography among the general public. More than 100 locations wound up in the published list, including towns from Washington and New Mexico to Minnesota and Vermont.
Though Fredericksburg, Texas, claimed the list’s top spot, a few Kentucky representatives made the cut. Here’s a quick snapshot of each featured Kentucky town recognized by North Carolina Travel Guides.
Augusta, Kentucky
Located in Bracken County in Northeast Kentucky, Augusta ranks No. 7 among North Carolina Travel Guides’ most picturesque small towns. In its analysis, the publication gave Augusta props for its “diverse architectural styles” and plentiful views of the nearby Ohio River.
Augusta was first organized in the late 1700s and formally incorporated in 1850. Roughly 1,100 people live in the town, according to 2020 U.S. Census estimates.
Popular attractions in the area include riverside trails, historic bed and breakfast lodges and ferry shuttles.
Augusta’s most famous resident was perhaps singer and actress Rosemary Clooney. She grew up in nearby Maysville and purchased a home in Augusta that now operates as a small museum with a collection of “White Christmas” memorabilia marketed as the largest in the world. Clooney’s nephew, two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker George Clooney, graduated from Augusta High School.
Paducah, Kentucky
Located near the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, Paducah is the seat of McCracken County in Southwest Kentucky. The city ranked No. 51 among North Carolina Travel Guides’ most picturesque small towns.
What would later become Paducah was first settled in the early 1820s before explorer…
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