Does a vacation in Europe feel out of reach? If so, you’ll be happy to learn that there are several cities in the United States that you can visit that feel and look authentically European. Here are some places where you can enjoy a European getaway without needing your passport.
St. Augustine, Florida
The oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine was founded by Spanish explorers in 1565. As a result of its origins, this Floridian city is home to Spanish Renaissance Revival-style buildings just like those that can be found in Spain itself. St. Augustine’s architecture, along with its sunny Floridian weather, will make you feel as if you’re on an Iberian summer vacation.
Holland, Michigan
Founded by Dutch immigrants in the 1800s, Holland, Michigan lives up to its name. This town is the home of the only working Dutch windmill in the U.S. If that’s not enough, the community’s annual Tulip Time Festival will make you feel as if you’re in the Dutch countryside.
Leavenworth, Washington
Designed to look like a German village in the 1960s, it’s no wonder why Leavenworth is a dead ringer for a mountain German town. With its view of the Cascade Mountains and its Alpine-style buildings, this town not only looks but also acts Bavarian, with its annual Oktoberfest celebrations, endless beer halls, and its Nutcracker museum.
