10 Most Charming Small Towns in the United States

[@FWMCBigFoot]

"Be nice to each other", keeps me to the end of every video.

[@KamBar2020]

Never Say NEVER 😎 Justin Bieber

[@kevinburke1325]

While he insults people from different states lol

[@marcussegrest5708]

So, I married an Oxford Mississippi woman. On the first date she told me how amazing Oxford is. I was reluctant to believe her until our first trip there. It really is a diamond in the rough. It’s a college town, but has an eclectic vibe that grabs ahold of you in ways that can’t be ignored. We plan to retire there within the next five years.

[@davidmandelstamm8938]

I live in Oxford, and it's a great city for all ages. I'm a "so-called" senior, and it's perfect. But for families with young children, it's also ideal. Very safe too!

[@Kenai2008]

Welcome back. good list.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Yay, thank you!

[@Roberticus2012]

Honored to be here so early. Love the videos!

[@feliciasampson8032]

An interesting mix! I prefer cooler weather so Unalaska sounds intriguing.

[@buffalobill9958]

I love Whitefish to a degree. It's beautiful during the summer however the winters are brutal. Good snowboarding though. The cost for Whitefish is way too much for Whitefish, or anywhere in Montana, $900k for a house out there is insane

[@ericawarren]

Thanks for this video, this is my kind of vibe!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@campgoerOne]

Thank you! Always appreciate your reviews! 😊

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Glad you like them!

[@KamBar2020]

Hey Briggs 😁 What's up with ScarJo ❓ You know she's a Jewish woman 👀

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

What?

[@jeremyfritz7850]

Love Littleton, NH! I used to work at Plymouth State University and we lived about 40 minutes away from Littleton. We used to head up there a lot. The walking bridge with Schillings Brewery is great. They do an awesome Halloween festival where they put a ton of Jac-o-lanterns on the bridge and down in the river

[@douglasdea637]

Been through Littleton several times. On the day of the eclipse I was there eating at the Littleton Diner, perhaps the best diner in NH. And Chutters candy shop is awesome with some of the best fudge anywhere. Really nice small town feel to it. Any day I can get up there is a good day. Briggs is right, he could do a whole video of "charming small towns" of just New Hampshire. New London, Henniker, Plymouth, Bristol...

[@seamusmcgrath7165]

Plymouth state grad here - love Plymouth and Littleton!

[@enigmawyoming5201]

I am AMAZED you would have Unalaska on this list. Yes… it is nice. In the summer when he sun shines 4 days in 6 months. I lived in Unalaska for 6 months as a project engineer on their sewage treatment plant. Speaking of sewage… imagine a 5 gallon bucket in your “honey closet” where your piss and shit into. When it gets full, you take it out to your 55 gallon “honey barrel” on your front deck. Not on the ground… you would thaw it out and it would all spill on your front tundra. NOT a yard… tundra. Once a month, public utilities will come around with a skidsteer and haul your pissy, shitty “honey waste” and dump it 4 miles downwind from Unalaska.

[@athenaguan3809]

Too much details for full of shits lol

[@JSFGuy]

Right here right now let's check it out.

[@paratrooper1]

Another great video! Thanks, JB.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thanks

[@middlingmodeler]

Alternatives to "Foodie": Culinary Enthusiast, Gastronomer, Taste Explorer, Flavor Aficionado, or my personal favorite... Still Hungry.

[@planetbarrett6055]

I don't know why I had a feeling that Carson City would make this list. I honestly like Carson City, I don't get the hate for it.

[@ronniedudley2697]

If you know, Kim Dandos, tell her Ron Dudley says, hello 👋

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I haven't been to Carson City for years, but back then, the cops were petty, and the casinos were dead. Reno wasn't that far away and was a much better time. In fact, even Gardnerville, just down the road to the south was a better time than CC in those days.

[@feliciasampson8032]

I like Comma Coffee downtown, even if my Ray-Bans were stolen there. It's a little windy for my taste but I've always kind of liked the town...and Tahoe is right up Spooner.

[@infopocalypse5006]

I don't know why anyone would "hate" carson city. But I think people get annoyed when videos use the term "charming small town" then proceed to list world famous towns that everyone knows about. Like everyone knows about Carson City (Tahoe, Truckee,Reno all get rolled into one with it) even if they've never been there. It's like if he put Aspen CO, Jackson Hole, WY or Sun Valley ID on here. Even Bend is completely overrun. kinda like on previous videos I would also say Oregonians eye roll to death when people list Cannon Beach or Yachats as hidden gems.

[@marc_Peterson]

CC is full of drugs and crime. Not a great place to be. I live in reno and it's not much better

[@heatherg911oregon]

Stayed overnight in Siloam Springs a few years back and really liked the small town and area.

[@jeskeepinitreal]

Took that train outta Portland to Montana in wintertime. Got delayed so rolled into the mountain pass at sunrise. Man, it is the most beautiful train ride EVER. Too bad it usually happens in the dark. Thanks for the vid!

[@parkcaro]

I took the train to Whitefish in the winter of 1991. Stayed at the Grouse Mountain Lodge and skied at Big Mountain. Was just there last summer and man does it look different.

[@atlasgunther8947]

siloam springs got my vote for good energy

[@unclej2763]

Yeah, I actually love trains, believe it or not, because my grandfather inspired my love for their history. So I think I would love to take a trip to Carson City someday.

[@briangarrow448]

The train museum is incredible. We got to hang out with a couple of the volunteers there as they were working on some rolling stock. If I was going to live in Nevada, I’d move there.

[@Heathenwolf-uv1zo]

My first time on a train was from NC to MA. The trip through VA took forever, but it was worth it. Met great people and got to see the countryside.

[@MelissaFortune]

Cartersville ga also has some amazing Indian mounds

[@SodaCreekFurniture]

This is a great channel

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thanks

[@wesingram1222]

I’m at Oxford resident. It’s a great town to visit and live. The video didn’t mention Ole Miss … the university adds so much to the town! It’s more expensive to visit during the football season, but come during a home football game. Tailgating at Ole Miss is legendary… It’s a cultural experience!

[@TheLucyBess]

Awesome video! Would love a video on the greenest states/cities, places with most green space, and family friendly on the eastern side of the US

[@redtwentythree7853]

Love the small town videos.. another great one.. got an idea for u, video surrounding towns that celebrate holidays the best.. like halloween ( salem has to be high on that one ), july 4th, etc… or maybe even towns with the craziest local holidays.. and if u dont like these ideas, just continue on.. i think u got this figured out without me.. 😂

[@ALuDoy]

Wow, Oxford Mississippi! 👍

[@rockdog2584]

I would LOVE to live in Bend, but Boy Howdy, it has gotten expensive there!

[@briangarrow448]

My family is leaving for Bend tomorrow. They vacation there almost every other summer. And yes, it has gotten incredibly expensive to buy a home there!

[@redwolfexr]

Bend is very very right-wing though. Its as if it felt compelled to be the polar opposite of Portland. Most of these town everyone would be welcome.. not so sure that is true in Bend.

[@okboomer1340]

@@redwolfexr it's 50-50. So many Bay Area liberals have arrived here that it's becoming very liberal...which is a bad thing, but you be you.

[@TheButcherGorr]

@@redwolfexrneed to live in bend asap

[@juliejensen7370]

Love all this content!

[@michellejohnson2233]

Oxford, Mississippi looks good for a visit; love vintage bookshops and buildings. Big Sur Village, California -- I'd like a summer place there. Ocean Shores, Washington -- nice vacation spot.

[@wesingram1222]

I’m at Oxford resident. It’s more expensive to visit during the football season, but come during a home football game. Tailgating at Ole Miss is legendary… It’s a cultural experience!

[@jakew1362]

Climate change is kicking Bend's butt. we are going on 23 days in a row of above 90 degrees. We are surrounded by fires -- which are starting in July now rather than late August. Some of the worst air quality in country during the summer. Water issues are imminent. I think Bend has seen it's best days and it's downhill from here.

[@ehdforlife]

Science Fiction.

[@Weather_Nerd]

A fire can start in any month lol July really doesn’t have much if any better fuel moisture content than August. June, sure especially years like last summer when spring stretches well into it.

[@Weather_Nerd]

@@ehdforlifeIt’s not, the climate is changing. It just isn’t caused by man like the UN globalists love to push for SDG reasons and to eventually strip us of whatever rights we have left. Over a thousand climatologists and scientists of varying types all agree the mainstream narrative is absolute bs. They literally don’t even take albedo into account! And in general it is 24hr average temperatures rising, not max daytime highs (as easily seen with many area temperature records being from the early 1900s). Low temperatures have been affected most. Well, what affects low temperatures more than albedo (besides wind) 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Weather_Nerd]

I should correct- over a thousand climatologists etc that are not bought out* We should ask the NWS employees how they enjoy the illegal federal gag order

[@hiviolet007]

I’ve been to Carson City many times because I lived in Reno for several years. I like Carson City. I just didn’t know it was considered “charming” 😊. I spent several days in Kennebunkport. Great place! I’d love to see Littleton, NH. I’m a fan of the northeast. I won’t enjoy anywhere hot and humid. Carson City is very liveable. The summers can be hot but they are short and dry which is just how I like my summers. Lol

[@lorielundgren7169]

Carson City has a big federal penitentiary, is the state capital and isn't very pretty landscape-wise.

[@thullraven1]

Bend is awesome, and I love their craft beer scene. Deschutes!

[@KatharinaHB]

I you want to live in a nice place, just be nice. Kindness spreads. It's not about how fancy the houses are it's about how kind the people are to each other who live there.

[@Dayylin]

Nice to see my town of Kennebunkport. The feeling here is pretty laid back.

[@donalddove472]

wonderful video

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cindyn628]

I'm not sure I'd call Bend a small town with 100K people and the metro area having 250K

[@lorielundgren7169]

You're so right. Bend is not a small town at all. And lots of traffic congestion there.

[@APSooners]

Was looking for someone to comment this!

[@theblackbear211]

Nice video, Thanks.

[@propyona1651]

US small towns with affordability and safety would be great to see and helps retirees on a budget. Could you be able to help with that?

[@KamBar2020]

Wait untill Homeless Encampments Show UP 🤯 Not So Great Anymore 😮

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !!!

[@lucaspeddie3114]

Kearney Nebraska should be on this list.

[@happycamper5900]

Whitefish is charming …. In the summer. Winters are long and very cold. You have to like outdoor winter’s sports or you won’t last here.

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Very true!

[@buffalobill9958]

Tell me about it. I was in Great Falls for 3 years. Most people hated it in the winter. My friends and I took up snowboarding and really enjoyed the winters just because of that.

[@r.b.5618]

We have been looking at places in Mississippi to retire, Oxford seems really nice a little pricey though. Great videos thanks thanks

[@wesingram1222]

I’m an Oxford resident. Great community. The University adds so much to the town too

[@MovieMasterMike]

I went to Winslow back in 2004. It was horrible. Hopefully its gotten better.

[@colbyduyck1861]

When I was a fisherman years ago my uncle told me “you’ll find a beautiful woman behind every tree” when referencing porting at Dutch harbor. There are no trees….

[@ilovetotri23]

So pleased to finally hear Bend as a first! I hope to visit one day! Sad my small town didn't make the list. Facts are facts! Great video!

[@jmanonmakes]

Whitefish, Montana looks so beautiful but I couldn’t take the winters there.

[@ColleenMoore-g7v]

Greetings from the PPRC great video today. Guess it’s going to be Carson City this time. 🇺🇸🍺🍺

[@pongop]

Onalaska is in Washington state, but I hadn't heard of Unalaska, Alaska. Nice video!

[@vernafairleigh7566]

I take issue with what you consider to be a 'small town'. According to US Census Bureau a small town is 5000 or less. There are towns listed that are quite a bit larger.

[@jazzenberg]

I’m surprised that you didn’t mention that Bend Oregon is the only place that has a blockbuster.

[@ausflygirl3430]

Excellent

[@justanaprilzepher1795]

You can find the last Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon!!!

[@lorielundgren7169]

Nope, we have one here in McMinnville, Oregon too!

[@Photoboy1948]

I lived in Cartersville for 14 years and should have never left. It’s only drawback is if you’re a golfer, it’s either join the so-so country club or give up the game after playing the only public course where the layout is a joke. The food scene is great and the museums you mentioned are world class. If you’re into the outdoors there’s plenty of places to enjoy like nearby Red Top Mountain and Lake Allatoona. It’s also a Civil War history buffs dream. Also a high school sports enthusiast’s dream with teams winning multiple titles in several sports.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video

[@alanmohn4146]

When in Winslow go to the Brown Mug diner. Great food.

[@TillingtheHeart]

My husband and I are actually moving to Cartersville, GA this Sunday. 😊

[@Photoboy1948]

You will love it. I should have never left.

[@roblake602]

Love the spelling error in the title ...got my attention

[@banthatracks_gaffisticks]

5:45 "Here's the kicker."

[@dianefontaine7204]

Had to giggle at your #1 town as I’ve known that name for years. When I worked as a special investigator at a credit card division in a bank, thousands of stolen credit cards ended up in Bend, Oregon. Not sure if airplanes dropped them in that area or how exactly they got there. We just arrested people using them illegally, and often that usage was not actually taking place in Bend. Thanks for another interesting video. Lots of gorgeous towns you covered.

[@MaineSWH]

Briggs does love Maine 🦞

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

I'll be there in 4 weeks

[@MaineSWH]

@@WorldAccordingToBriggs I’m a tour guide in Acadia 🚐 give me a holla

[@kaydod3190]

Love Oxford, MS

[@BeyondtheRailz]

Yay, Briggs is back. Babe, hold my beer. Dude, where's my beer? 😂😂😂

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Hey Denzel. How you doing?

[@BeyondtheRailz]

@@WorldAccordingToBriggs doing well do far. I don't get how my lastest shorts video has 2x the views from the one before it, yet it's 7 seconds longer.

[@karlarrington5362]

I just learned something from this video. There are two Illinois Rivers. One flows in the state of Illinois and ends in the Mississippi. The other is the one mentioned in the video in Arkansas, which I did not know existed. Good job Briggs.

[@josephlaramie3275]

I love whitefish there are so many activities and attractions there. They have excellent medium to top end restaurants. Extremely close to glacier national Park. There is plenty of outside activities, including biking, hiking, four wheeling and fishing. And you have skiing in the winter. I on top of there is the whitefish railroad station which means you can jump Amtrak or just hang around and watch the railyard. Future I found in the short time I was there. They had a 24 Hour Bowling Alley with an actually really good restaurant, with an ice cream shop next-door.

[@janhatcher6991]

bend Oregon is an amazing place! I've got family there and it is a great place. I also love trains and I have taken the train from Portland Oregon to Washington DC about 20 years ago and I would love to do it again. Of course I got a sleeper car with a friend and I had so much fun. It is a great way to travel.

[@heatherg911oregon]

We actually liked in Bend and as someone told us before we moved there, you will either love it or hate it. We hated it. Plan 20+ minutes to get anywhere. The infrastructure is not set up for all the people.

[@nycrich139]

My ex wife and I were fairly well off when we got married. She worked as an executive secretary for the President of an airline so we flew basically for free. When we married we chose Kennebunkport Maine as our honeymoon destination and we were not disappointed. Returned every year for a decade, great town.

[@donnielsen-q2g]

Lived in Unalaska, AK. GREAT place if you can handle the winters and the work

[@TheNextPursuit]

We recently visited the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA and were surprised how big it was! Definitely recommend!

[@jillwiegand4257]

Just busted open some homemade peach ice cream from my neighbor! Spoon in hand! Let's go Briggs ❤ Much love from GA!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Hope you enjoy

[@wandahall4435]

❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊 Great job Briggs

[@restitutocariaso9820]

That’s a very interesting thumbnail photo you got there

[@darwinapala960]

I've been to Siloam, Arkansas, several times. The area is beautiful, especially during the Autumn. And, I could easily live in that area. The New Hampshire town mentioned would love to visit but definitely couldn't afford to live there. Beautiful though

[@dronelegal]

Beautiful images my friend!👏 Like, like, like!👍 Big hug from Brazil🤝

[@SAlbertSage]

You wasted the entire segment of Winslow AZ showing that one block of the painted wall and statue that was highlighted in an Eagle's song. There is so much more to this town than just that touristy spot. Such tunnel-vision.

[@dwightjones3305]

Thank you for missing my town again.

[@SteveL-KY]

I'd like to suggest Bardstown and Georgetown in Kentucky to your list along with Madison Indiana to your list of charming American towns. They're much more charming than any of the towns on your list. I don't know the home values though.

[@warthoggoesbrrt3780]

Now Bend is a great place but my opinion its more like a small city or a large town rather than a small town, now Klamath Falls is a small town and Bonanza is even smaller and I know cause live in the area.

[@stevemoore9951]

Greetings from the PPRC GREAT VIDEO TODAY. CARSON CITY WOULD BE THE PLACE.🇺🇸🍺🍺

[@hcciii]

First and Oldest ski area in US is Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, CO. It opened in 1914 and still operates today…

[@Mario-yu1gt]

Are you checking to see if we’re paying attention (small town…)? Love your videos.

[@southernyankee2300]

I really liked Carson City, but I was just visiting and have never lived there. I have been to Whitefish and it was nice, the whole state is beautiful, but it gets to cold in the winter for me.

[@lilithsmith1290]

I live in Richmond county ,NEW YORK,l million, I could be wrong , for 50 years ,I would not change it for anything . Love the people , and offer anything you looking for! Staten Island ,is other name !

[@richx5064]

OP. Video request. Maybe you can do a video about the best places to see the fall foliage. Also, best time to go to get in peak foliage.

[@vanchick3262]

The last time I was in Bend, I swore I would never go back. All the pan handlers, druggies and drunks hanging out in the big box store parking lots was a real turn off... always said Bend was like a slice of California in Oregon!

[@cs1375]

The entirety of Oregon is the new Northern California.

[@lorielundgren7169]

@@cs1375 That is absolutely not true! There are so many beautiful places in Oregon...now if you mean Portland? Say what you mean and mean what you say! Portland is not the entirety of our state.

[@cs1375]

@@lorielundgren7169 Oregon has just about the same politics as California. Hell when Brown was in office she was looking at Cali and Washington on what to about COVID. Oregon is turning into Cali. That's a fact. As far as place, there is a lot of good places in Cali as well. You can say that about anywhere. I lived in Oregon as a kid, moved away and came back as an adult. I wish I would have gone further but my wife doesn't want to move.

[@debiseeu1620]

Cartersville GA 😝

[@Kana7782]

Can you do a video for best towns during the Halloween season? Or best towns that celebrate Halloween?

[@AmandaMcCarterWrites]

"Arkansas friendliness." /laughs in grew up in Arkansas. Riiiiiight.

[@cynthiacastro6708]

Check out Portland, TX. It is across the bay from Corpus Christi, TX. Great schools, growing like crazy, low crime because there are a LOT of police. Family friendly, pet friendly and pretty nice. The taxes are a bit ouch and house prices are on the rise, but still a nice small town. BTW...love your videos, especially the stories about people you've known.

[@johnschook5200]

You should check out DeLand Florida. A beautiful place to live

[@fritty9927]

All these towns either have brutal winters or summers. I’ll stick with the mid-west.

[@HanSolomani]

The word you're looking for to replace foodie is gourmand. A gourmet likes to make and eat good food, a gourmand just likes to eat it.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

Sounds like an Al Gore supporter.

[@AaronJohnson-g9w]

Cuisine enthusiast

[@ronniedudley2697]

HELLO, KIM DANDOS... THE SPOKE ,BAR AND GRILL

[@megb9700]

We’re a train loving family too!

[@Rhylek]

great video but bend oregon isnt really a small town. the population is over 100k people. id say its in the territory of medium small city, similar to flagstaff az, tyler tx, santa fe nm, cheyenne wy, etc.

[@KamBar2020]

Homeless Encampments : hold our ⛺

[@justinc2352]

Walla Walla, WA

[@davidmandelstamm8938]

Littleton, NH looks wonderful, especially with that mondo candy counter there! However, I've been living in Oxford, MS for three years now, and plan to stay. (Yes, it made #3 on this list.) Hopefully, not too many people (outside the South) find out about Oxford. But based on the population growth for both the city and the university, the secret is out!

[@maobfh]

Just went through Winslow, and stayed a couple of hours, weeks ago. It was HOT. Coming back from California. Fell in love with Cambria (CA)! Now THAT is a charming small town, up in the Mission district. We’re talking about Winslow - Right? It IS cute I f you don’t mind the desert, but I do. After 25 years in the Smoky Mountains, I need the green and the trees. You want a lawn? Mow. That’s it. What is it with desert towns and public restrooms?!? Nothing worse than picking a gas station that claims that they do NOT have public rest rooms?? So did a fair amount of reaching in Oxford. Love that town. Loved it! Didn’t know about the chefs, though. Ate mostly hospital cafeteria food. Gotta head back to the area in about 4 weeks. Anyone have some good recommendations ? Thanks Briggs. Am avoiding Northern Georgia as long as MTG is in the area. Safer that way!

[@rickfernandez1104]

Winslow, Siloam Springs, Carson City,

[@mwplaisance]

Good review. Glad to see Briggs showing some love for my home state of Georgia 🍑. The most underrated state in the nation IMO😊