Top 10 river towns in the United States.

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World According To Briggs

World According To Briggs

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@stephenscott5718
@stephenscott5718 Жыл бұрын
My family has been in LA Crosse Wisconsin for almost 180 years. Beautiful place, three rivers, the La Crosse, the Black, and of course the Mississippi. We are in a valley surrounded by bluffs, and we are part of the Driftless area too. Lots to do here also.
@chrishampton8842
@chrishampton8842 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful area, fished the Mississippi in your area for years
@pongop
@pongop 11 ай бұрын
My sister lived there for a short time a few years ago and liked it.
@johnshepherd9676
@johnshepherd9676 6 ай бұрын
La Crosse is a nice town but the City is rather Plain Jane. Are you a Swanson or Kechel?
@buffalosoilder2112
@buffalosoilder2112 Жыл бұрын
I really love Bend Oregon. Perfect mix of nature sites. Mountains, waterfalls, Smith rock, crater lake, and of course the Deschutes river.
@graceallen4102
@graceallen4102 Жыл бұрын
And cold as shi...t 6 months of year
@heathturner1749
@heathturner1749 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t believe Bend wasn’t on the list
@thullraven1
@thullraven1 8 ай бұрын
I love their beer!
@Cali-Kelli
@Cali-Kelli Жыл бұрын
Savannah is such a beautiful & charming town with so much history. One of my favorites.
@KristNi
@KristNi Жыл бұрын
Not a southern city anymore
@dreamingwolf8382
@dreamingwolf8382 Жыл бұрын
My parents had their home beside a river. Emphasis on had. Flooding is a real concern to look at when you buy these properties.
@RabidMNPanda
@RabidMNPanda Жыл бұрын
Happy to see Stillwater made the list. My Dad’s side of the family has lived in Stillwater since the beginning of the city. It’s a fantastic city with great scenery. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Minnesota.
@craigzievis2074
@craigzievis2074 Жыл бұрын
Marietta, Ohio definitely belongs on this list. Such a great town!
@richardafutrell9864
@richardafutrell9864 Жыл бұрын
Briggs, glad you included Chattanooga. If I was to move, it would definitely be in my top 5…probably top 3. It’s a beautiful up and coming city that is also affordable. I’m surprised it didn’t make your list for Best Cities for Young Adults
@grizfan93
@grizfan93 Жыл бұрын
Decent list, but in my opinion, one huge, glaring omission. You left off Missoula, Montana from the list. That town definitely deserves a spot on the list. The book and movie "A River Runs Through It" was set in and around Missoula. While fairly expensive, it wouldn't have been the most expensive town on this list, and it has a lot going for it. Solid food and beer scene, tons of nearby outdoor activities, decent nightlife and music scene, and a university. All nestled into the mountains. What more could you ask?
@vrp406
@vrp406 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget about surfing in the Clark Fork
@KnightPromotions1
@KnightPromotions1 Жыл бұрын
I live in Missoula MT and I totally agree with you
@KnightPromotions1
@KnightPromotions1 Жыл бұрын
​@@vrp406Brenden's wave!
@tunzinater1
@tunzinater1 Жыл бұрын
Missoula is awesome!
@douglasfonville8238
@douglasfonville8238 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same
@mercedesnadason7199
@mercedesnadason7199 Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for Savannah to be #1 and I'm happy I wasn't disappointed. While I've never lived there, I did live in Atlanta and visited Savannah frequently. I love the history and the atmosphere so much. For anyone who hasn't visited, it's a must-see!
@Jimmydog777
@Jimmydog777 Жыл бұрын
Love Savannah but too many mosquitoes
@kennethkilpatrick3758
@kennethkilpatrick3758 Жыл бұрын
Another worth visiting is Madison, Indiana. Once thriving steamboat port and largest town on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Louisville. Has a huge historic district with very well preserved homes from the early 1800's.
@HasanibnSabah
@HasanibnSabah Жыл бұрын
Just looked this up on google maps on a whim. WOW…what a gorgeous place that I would have never known of! Now it is on my list!
@kevinweigand6120
@kevinweigand6120 Жыл бұрын
Yea. My cousins live there. It’s great and per my indications, getting even better
@travist.7279
@travist.7279 Жыл бұрын
My take on river-front property: That river that flows through your back yard in Summer, may be flowing through your living room, come Winter.
@hankpoth9681
@hankpoth9681 11 ай бұрын
La Crosse, Eau Claire and Green Bay, Wisconsin!
@johnshepherd9676
@johnshepherd9676 6 ай бұрын
Been to all three and live in one of them. La Crosse has a lot of things to do and the surrounding area is quite nice but the City of La Crosse is kind of Plain Jane. Of the three Eau Claire us definitely the best..
@jebbthetrainkid1281
@jebbthetrainkid1281 Жыл бұрын
To me you have to include Marietta Ohio. It's a true Town. Lots of History, Shops, Things to do and places to eat and it's Very Clean.
@tjme
@tjme Жыл бұрын
We live in N Ohio, Marietta is one of our favorite weekend getaways. So beautiful, historic, peaceful. Love the museums, and a ride on the Ohio River is always a treat.
@jebbthetrainkid1281
@jebbthetrainkid1281 Жыл бұрын
@tjme I live up the River in West Virginia. We go down to Marietta all the Time.
@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk
@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk 3 ай бұрын
River towns. Memphis is a big city.
@rcox54321
@rcox54321 Жыл бұрын
Savanna is another great historical city, especially the waterfront.
@betsycosmos2054
@betsycosmos2054 Жыл бұрын
So happy to get to the end of your list and find out Savannah is #1. I just moved to a suburb of Savannah about 2 years ago and I ADORE going to downtown Savannah and enjoying the sites. It's a fun, beautiful city. (And there's a beach...Tybee Island...not far, too!)
@ShaqElliot
@ShaqElliot Жыл бұрын
Stroudsburg, PA is a must see. Tons of amenities alongside the Appalachian Trail and the Delaware River.
@pamelabasilone5173
@pamelabasilone5173 Жыл бұрын
How does Pittsburgh not make this list? Three rivers! Fantastic place
@GeeEm1313
@GeeEm1313 Жыл бұрын
It's not a town, smart guy.
@Bbabybear02
@Bbabybear02 Жыл бұрын
@@GeeEm1313 Then why is Chattanooga Tennessee on this list? It is also a city like Pittsburgh.
@TedH71
@TedH71 Жыл бұрын
Probably because it's smaller than Pittsburgh? @@Bbabybear02
@SaraSachsMediumonthego
@SaraSachsMediumonthego Жыл бұрын
I agree. Pittsburgh is along 3 rivers, with a great deal of history. It was the gateway to the west in colonial days. It's an affordable place to live with museums and sports. Countryside for outdoor activities is closeby.
@barbforrest6026
@barbforrest6026 Жыл бұрын
It's a clean city now. Wasn't when I grew up there back when they said don't swim in the rivers. Lots of culture, friendly people and not too expensive. I'm not going back because Colorado is home.
@lorrainestrickland
@lorrainestrickland Жыл бұрын
St. Augustine - Be sure to check out their foodie tours. You can visit and sample food from numerous restaurants in the historic section of St. Augustine. A lot of fun and great food too! Savannah - Ghost tours. They’re not only fun to learn of the local lore and legends but you’ll hear of so much interesting history you might not have heard but for the tour. Also, some terrific restaurants.
@revcounselor
@revcounselor Жыл бұрын
If you're in the St. Louis area, check out Grafton, IL. It is a small river town on the convergence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The flood of 1993 devastated this little town, and its future seemed up in the air. They have come back amazingly. Every time I go back to visit family in the area, something new and great pops up in this town. They have great restaurants, a winery way up on a bluff, specialty shops, antique stores, and a pretty good water park that was built in the bluffs and designed to blend in with the natural beauty. Not only is it an amazing success story that defied the odds, but it is, in its own right, a pretty cool little town that looks and acts like a vacation destination.
@bleujean357
@bleujean357 Жыл бұрын
And Alton.
@aaronkidd9450
@aaronkidd9450 Жыл бұрын
All American cities are shitholes
@debcolli5484
@debcolli5484 Жыл бұрын
We live on the New River Trail in Fries, VA Lovely!!! Come visit!!!
@kindredspiritbaseballmom7913
@kindredspiritbaseballmom7913 Жыл бұрын
I tuned in to this with Dubuque in mind and I'm so glad it made the list. I fell in love with that part of Iowa when my family traveled there from Michigan for a travel baseball tournament. Just like you mentioned in the video, it was a Field of Dreams tournament. My son's team loved the experience so much last year that we are going again this season. It was magical at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville. We walked a bit of the riverwalk in Dubuque and I loved it. Very picturesque with the bridges going over the mighty Mississippi River. The overall landscape in Iowa with the farms and fields is very pretty.
@GodzillaHQ91
@GodzillaHQ91 Жыл бұрын
There is more to our town than the baseball scene but I'm glad you dug it here.
@SMac-bq8sk
@SMac-bq8sk Жыл бұрын
​@@GodzillaHQ91: Spent 15 years in DBQ. Still miss it.
@peterhaverkamp2716
@peterhaverkamp2716 Жыл бұрын
I grew up an hour west of Dubuque. By far my favorite part of Iowa. Love the rural scenery and the people are fantastic
@CarrieRay
@CarrieRay Жыл бұрын
East of the river is Galena, Illinois which is a lovely fun town too
@LogoTimeClark
@LogoTimeClark 6 ай бұрын
Michigan is a beautiful state. Getting a compliment from you means a lot.
@rogereriksen2472
@rogereriksen2472 7 ай бұрын
Check out Lake City, MN on Lake Pepin (just a wide spot on the Mississippi) where water skiing was invented. Cute little town below the river bluffs across from Wisconsin. Love yur stuff, man! ;-)
@CookingwithCommand
@CookingwithCommand Жыл бұрын
A huge issue I have with Chattanooga is you have to pay to park anywhere downtown it's crazy. Even at most restaurants.
@trewright1482
@trewright1482 Жыл бұрын
Where do you not have to do that in ALL cities? I was in Savannah last week and parking was a nightmare....
@RJS1974
@RJS1974 Жыл бұрын
West and East Dundee IL and Algonquin, IL are beautiful quaint villages on the Fox River.
@timmmahhhh
@timmmahhhh Жыл бұрын
Add Geneva and Saint Charles to that list. Batavia is interesting too. I personally like Elgin and Aurora too, bigger but really nice older cities with a lot of history.
@herc3139
@herc3139 Жыл бұрын
You gotta check out Mystic, Connecticut! Beautiful old timey New England town with a historical seaport, awesome aquarium, cute little shops, and great food. Plus the Mystic Drawbridge is legendary!
@pongop
@pongop 11 ай бұрын
Good pizza!
@sgordon57xx
@sgordon57xx Жыл бұрын
New Bern, NC is another hidden gem! Definitely recommend visiting sometime!
@Wildcat221
@Wildcat221 Жыл бұрын
Stillwater is an iconic river town. It’s where I grew up and where my parents still live in our family home. I was just there with them at the main cafe for breakfast this past weekend. You can’t ever get sick of Stillwater it has such a nice vibe and it’s almost always hoppin with activity. People are super nice as well, Minnesota nice definitely applies here. Fireworks are great on the 4th and lumberjack days is awesome too in the summer! I highly recommend for anyone coming to Minnesota or the twin cities in general. ❤❤
@travist.7279
@travist.7279 Жыл бұрын
Truckee, California. This town sits on the Truckee River, about 30 miles west of Reno, and 15 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It is high in the Sierras (at the foot of Donner Pass) and is served by both Interstate 80 and Amtrak. It was a great hidden gem, back in the 1970's and early 80's. However, I have heard that it has been turned into a playground for the rich---which may be why it didn't make this list.
@coastalhillbilly3419
@coastalhillbilly3419 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I Zillowed it after reading your comment, it is very expensive to buy a home in Truckee
@JediDoll
@JediDoll Жыл бұрын
Richmond , VA
@iamzachtalent
@iamzachtalent Жыл бұрын
Wish we coulda seen Cape Girardeau MO in this one (biased because I live in Cape) but glad to see Hannibal bring some attention to The Forgotten State. Great video as always
@gregadams6827
@gregadams6827 Жыл бұрын
Hey Briggs, I am shocked you left off Memphis, Tennessee, my home town. Just Shocked. However I will continue to be a loyal viewer!
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
@WorldAccordingToBriggs Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@jameshumphrey2345
@jameshumphrey2345 Жыл бұрын
Nice selection. I've visited Savannah, Chattanooga and Dubuque and was impressed by all. As much Idaho love as I've seen on your channel, I'm kind of surprised Idaho Falls didn't get an honorable mention. Can't cover everything, I guess.
@APSooners
@APSooners Жыл бұрын
As someone who recently moved to Dubuque, I felt validated in my move to hear you mention it on this list....its certainly a unique town by Iowa standards. Keep up the great content, Briggs. If you're ever passing through again, let us subscribers know!
@Mike-cb7gt
@Mike-cb7gt Жыл бұрын
I'm very surprised not one city on the Ohio River. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Wheeling, etc.
@annhowcroft9493
@annhowcroft9493 Жыл бұрын
My favorite river town is Salida CO but it is out in the middle of nowhere. Maybe that is why I liked it so much, lol.
@nancybode6159
@nancybode6159 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in the Quad Cities: Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois. If you want river towns you get a four-for one here! Not only that, but you can get Harris Pizza, the best pizza on the planet. I miss the QC's. I have so many stories from growing up there!
@martinabuckley6037
@martinabuckley6037 Жыл бұрын
My town is historic, picturesque and our city center/downtown was built right on our riverfront ports hundreds of years ago with one of the trading structures still in use called "the Cotton Exchange". Wilmington has so much history here, including underground tunnels from the Cape Fear River running through the city that the pirates used. We have UNCW, Cape fear ports, Azalea Fest, Octoberfest, Riverfest, and Screen Gems Studios. It is a small movie town. A historic tour, ghost walk, civil war grounds museum at Fort Fisher, several local beaches juxtaposing the river which is magical in itself. Wilmington was established in 1760s. I can't believe we didn't make your list.
@graceallen4102
@graceallen4102 Жыл бұрын
He did say if you have ears...that this list is where he visited. And his opinion
@heatherb5368
@heatherb5368 Жыл бұрын
Not me fast forwarding through the video to see if Wilmington was listed. I'm from Greenville but currently residing in Raleigh. I agree, Wilmington is beautiful! I visit every chance I get.
@toddchiles4272
@toddchiles4272 Жыл бұрын
I love Herman MO. Nestled on the Missouri River and a big producer of wine and adult beverages. They seem to always have something going on.
@ericstites9470
@ericstites9470 Жыл бұрын
One thing about Chattanooga... locals pronounce it "Chadda-nooga", not "Chattnooga". Other'n that you're dead on, beautiful place! Also cool to see Helen on this list - I grew up not far from there!
@issacman1870
@issacman1870 Жыл бұрын
Sioux City, IA in my opinion is a good river town. It historically has been very important due to its location on the Missouri River and it’s not expensive
@mcdanielbradyn
@mcdanielbradyn Жыл бұрын
Is it still heavy with crime there
@roadlesstraveled1819
@roadlesstraveled1819 Жыл бұрын
I live in Sioux falls and I don't know anywhere I or anyone else hates more than Sioux City haha
@Goats_
@Goats_ Жыл бұрын
I hope Hood River, Oregon is on here. Such a cool little town with a solid brewery.
@GeeEm1313
@GeeEm1313 Жыл бұрын
I saw your post right when he said Hood River haha
@kenlehigh6363
@kenlehigh6363 Жыл бұрын
Hood River is great! Kite surfing is extremely popular there. And it's a great day trip from Portland.
@williamowsley9771
@williamowsley9771 Жыл бұрын
Really nice list. Definitely have to agree with Savannah. It's one of the prettiest towns in America.
@Jamessmith-xk3fh
@Jamessmith-xk3fh Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah I live in the Parish right across from Natchez Mississippi. If you live in the area you sometimes think it's boring but Natchez is beautiful
@itgeek149
@itgeek149 Жыл бұрын
I visited Sunriver Oregon over the summer near Bend, it was pretty amazing. Not only did they have a really nice lazy river I tubed down with my friends but the had really nice walking trails and houses. I guess they got hit hard by a fire few years back so a lot of rebuilding going on, but if you are ever nearby or looking for an experience, I'd highly recommend. Also Bend has a river running through it and it was legit. I've never been to Durango Colorado, but heard from tons of people its a nice river town also.
@Sydeshow123
@Sydeshow123 Жыл бұрын
Bend is awesome, but it became super popular and struggled with growth and now is too expensive.
@adamsouthard1155
@adamsouthard1155 Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for Savannah to pop up in one of your videos. It took long enough. And it is a great place to live. Incredible restaurants, parks, historic neighborhoods. I actually moved here from Portland, OR. I can tell you it was absolutely an upgrade. Schools are awful unless you can afford private. But, if your kids are out of school... Crime depends almost entirely on what part of town you're in. If you're paying less than $350,000 for your house then you're probably in the wrong neighborhood. Crime may happen. But it's extremely old and ornate and it's the closest thing to a European style of city this country has. And a massive plus is that the city is quite compact. Unlike Portland, everything isn't an hours' drive from everything else. I get so sick of driving when I visit family back in Oregon.
@C3Voyage
@C3Voyage Жыл бұрын
Great city! We love it EXCEPT for July and August!
@betsycosmos2054
@betsycosmos2054 Жыл бұрын
I moved to Richmond Hill 2 years ago and love to go to Downtown Savannah!
@No1reallydies
@No1reallydies Жыл бұрын
I just drove to Florida and passed by Savannah it might be the most charming city on the east coast./all of the USA. I been to almost every state at this point
@intallpines
@intallpines Жыл бұрын
In my younger days, I unknowingly happened upon Savannah on a road trip. I was amazed at the beauty of the architecture, the courtyards, and the trees. Never had I seen any city like it before, & still haven't. Gorgeous place.
@cs1375
@cs1375 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on moving away from the toilet that is Portland.
@SodaCreekFurniture
@SodaCreekFurniture 6 ай бұрын
Grand Junction Colorado is a river town
@davidfessler1826
@davidfessler1826 Ай бұрын
Senior Briggs, (just kidding, but welcome to middle age) This is absolutely one of the very best video segments that you have ever produced. Thank you, Sir. I was hoping you would mention Hood River. Helen looks nice. So does Dubuque. Hannibal was a a sleeper surprise. Only l am surprised that you didn’t mention Galena, although you might have considered it.
@kayperkayful
@kayperkayful Жыл бұрын
My favorite river town is Grants Pass Oregon on the Rogue River
@peterhaverkamp2716
@peterhaverkamp2716 Жыл бұрын
Iowa has a bunch of nice river towns. Regardless of size. Waterloo/cedar falls, Waverly, cedar rapids, independence, Manchester to name a few
@calebwhite1454
@calebwhite1454 Жыл бұрын
Columbia Falls, Montana Estes Park, Colorado Tionesta, Pennsylvania
@darlawittmier1793
@darlawittmier1793 Жыл бұрын
You should check out Quincy,CA. It's in the Sierra Nevada. The river goes thru several towns in that area.
@BH6242KCh
@BH6242KCh Жыл бұрын
From the Midwest, I'd like to go to the High Sierra music festival there someday. I've been through Truckee many years ago, it was lovely.
@JustRose143
@JustRose143 Жыл бұрын
I'd pick Savannah, GA
@markmilitant
@markmilitant Жыл бұрын
Easton PA is a great river town/city lots of history great restaurants of all flavors, 2 rivers meet Lehigh & Delaware River avg home prices just 1.5hrs to NYC & Philly
@alvinjohnson9531
@alvinjohnson9531 6 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention Cairo,Illinois😮
@RabbitReturn
@RabbitReturn Жыл бұрын
My wife and I decided to do a quick road trip on a long Forth of July weekend to Dubuque, Iowa. It looked great on the internet so we made reservations and went. Everything depicted on the internet appeared to be as advertised if it was open. This was in the late 90s and most of the attractions were closed for the weekend. They did have public fireworks on the 4th. We left and drove to Wisconsin to visit the House On The Rock in Spring Green. A great attraction for adolescents and a bit of fun for adults entertained by 'what was he thinking' reactions.
@TedH71
@TedH71 Жыл бұрын
Probably has changed since then?
@uprebel5150
@uprebel5150 Жыл бұрын
Briggs, do another list that includes Grand Rapids where the Grand River cuts right through its beautiful downtown. Plus, the Riverwalk on the Detroit River has been voted the best in the US three years running. It is several miles long and also gives a great view of Windsor, Ontario to the South. Yes, to the South.
@tedszweb5268
@tedszweb5268 Жыл бұрын
I loved the Windsor side, they have beautiful areas along the River. That’s memories from the 70’s , I haven’t been back to Detroit sightseeing in the last 20 years.
@Cabbage338
@Cabbage338 7 ай бұрын
I grew up on the Hudson River. Used to be a big whaling passageway to the east in early American times. Beautiful River and towns .
@Virtusstrong
@Virtusstrong Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Mr.Briggs!, may you do a video on the best states and or cities for self employment? thank you !
@aidanacebo9529
@aidanacebo9529 Жыл бұрын
surprising to hear any place in my home state of Florida, but I'm glad you brought up St. Augustine. great, beautiful place. very vibrant history.
@ACJando
@ACJando Жыл бұрын
I like Hood River but the only thing that sucks it's always windy.
@yuckyool
@yuckyool 8 ай бұрын
Dubuque and that Mississippi River museum were ++. The downtown is struggling but trying. Iowa is a nice change from Illinois.
@UppityOne
@UppityOne Жыл бұрын
I want to move to Savannah so badly. There is so much history and culture. The people are so welcoming. The housing prices are reasonable. It is close to the ocean. The problem with Savannah - a lack of high paying jobs. My goal is still to move there.
@edruttledge342
@edruttledge342 Жыл бұрын
I was about to nominate Hood River ... and, then, you caught it. Lovely town. Stunning area.
@harrybeal3801
@harrybeal3801 6 ай бұрын
Huntsville AL. Tennessee River just south.
@leosmith4293
@leosmith4293 Жыл бұрын
Taking the river theme further, you should have a video on floating home communities. I'm familiar with floating home communities in Vancouver BC, Seattle, Portland, and Sausalito. There must be some floating home communities on the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and inland lakes & rivers.
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
@WorldAccordingToBriggs Жыл бұрын
I have thought about that. I’ve also looked into buying a floating home
@grene1955
@grene1955 7 ай бұрын
I can't believe you missed Leavenworth, WA. on the Wenatchee River...
@JerryNovack-m8n
@JerryNovack-m8n Жыл бұрын
This may be a small town, but right along the Delaware River is New Hope, PA. Roughly halfway distance between Philadelphia, PA and Easton, PA this is a very cute and quiet town. Lots of shops and eatery places right along Route 32.
@NuNugirl
@NuNugirl Жыл бұрын
He forgot the Hudson. I’m from a tiny Hamlet that both hugs it’s shore and overlooks it on top of the Palisades. New Hope is charming 👍
@Christisking1911
@Christisking1911 Жыл бұрын
The band ween is from New Hope!
@sangdram_lofi
@sangdram_lofi Жыл бұрын
Marietta, Ohio. 2 rivers and amazing architecture. The first town in the Northwest Territories founded in 1788. Definitely worth a visit!
@pongop
@pongop 11 ай бұрын
Cool video! Helen, Georgia would be interesting to see because it's like Leavenworth, Washington (also on/near a river), but in the South instead of the Northwest. Hood River is nice! My family stayed there for a reunion. I've visited the underground tunnels and heard the Shanghai'ing stories in Portland, Seattle, and Fresno, but not yet Savannah.
@yeseniakrueger1863
@yeseniakrueger1863 9 ай бұрын
Consider Stillwater Minnesota.. On the scenic St. Croix river
@corychartier7961
@corychartier7961 Жыл бұрын
Sand point Idaho would be on my list. I lived there for six months while working for the Army in the area.
@danielcluley870
@danielcluley870 Жыл бұрын
I would add: Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC, and Rome, GA. Have not lived in any of these but stayed on long-term vacations in each and loved them.
@charlesbolton8471
@charlesbolton8471 Жыл бұрын
I lived in or around Rome, Ga for the first 41 years of my life.
@Revolver1701
@Revolver1701 Жыл бұрын
Good list. I honeymooned in Helen Georgia. My favorite river town is Jacksonville Florida. Got a river and a beach. Lots of cool bridges.
@ryanbreidel3932
@ryanbreidel3932 Жыл бұрын
La Crosse, Wi is a beautiful river town!
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
@WorldAccordingToBriggs Жыл бұрын
You are right. I probably should have put that in. I haven’t been to La Crosse in 15 years. It is a really nice city
@ryanbreidel3932
@ryanbreidel3932 Жыл бұрын
I grew up there but have been living in OKC for about 26 years now. My husband absolutely loves it up there, which is funny because he’s an ex-military southern Texan guy. Also, keep up the great work on your videos we love them!
@reginafromrio
@reginafromrio 7 ай бұрын
Trinity river, California ❤ town of 500 something, called Hyampom. It's untouched beauty.
@wvnovello
@wvnovello Жыл бұрын
Dubuque is pretty nice. Small. But I will say the north east Iowa area is beautiful. It’s as hilly as you can get in Iowa (it’s not a river town but Decorah IA is great too!)
@augiegirl1
@augiegirl1 Жыл бұрын
Also, Mason City is LITERALLY the “River City”. This is because it’s the hometown of Meridith Wilson, author of “The Music Man”, so “River City” in the musical is based on Mason City. My eldest first cousin is a former Mayor of Mason City. Fun fact: my cousin’s wife is originally from Stillwater, MN, & that’s where they got married.
@tangythang8668
@tangythang8668 Жыл бұрын
Fredericksburg Va ❤️ my old home, although that river is probably more like a creek compared to some towns rivers. But I was expecting somewhere in Virginia to be on this list with the big ole Potomac running up the state from the Chesapeake.
@polarbearlab
@polarbearlab Жыл бұрын
Ft Collins was the best place to move to, and it’s also an amazing river city.
@MrBCWalker01
@MrBCWalker01 Жыл бұрын
Hudson, WIsconsin is right across the river from Stillwater and is far more affordable. All the benefits, far less cost, and you're _still_ close to the Twin Cities and close enough to Madison to get there if you need to.
@rayyoung7780
@rayyoung7780 Жыл бұрын
A couple of thoughts. I lived in Spain and Portugal and in both places, like any place in the US, there are places in each city that were more dangerous and crime ridden than others. In both countries they defended graffiti as artistic expression and it was widely tolerated…a thought process I never got comfortable with. I liked living in both places. We got pickpocketed twice in Spain and probably would have in Portugal but we lived there second and by then were a bit wiser. I never felt all that unsafe in either country and would go back without fear.
@maggied7368
@maggied7368 Жыл бұрын
Wabasha, MN...ALSO Red Wing and Winona MN.
@wandahall4435
@wandahall4435 Жыл бұрын
Great job Briggs ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊😊
@WorldAccordingToBriggs
@WorldAccordingToBriggs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wanda
@simplgaming8495
@simplgaming8495 Жыл бұрын
Helen kinda looks like and reminds me of Frankenmuth, Michigan
@MaryIannacone
@MaryIannacone 6 ай бұрын
What about Nyack New York? My hometown right on the bank of the Hudson River. 😂. Only a stone’s throw from manhattan but it has a very charming hometown feel. I grew up in up there. Beautiful views too !
@THRIVETradingInvestments
@THRIVETradingInvestments Жыл бұрын
A little surprised Richmond didn't show up given its history on the James, but still so many great cities here
@dreamdiver3027
@dreamdiver3027 Жыл бұрын
Great idea to make this kind of rating! Beautiful towns... Thank you! My persinal rating of this towns looks like that: 4) Helen, Georgia (but i haven`t noticed the river on the video:), 362 k; 3) Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 669 k; 2) Saint Augustine, Florida, 452 k. 1) Aaaaand town I like the most is..... Hood River, Oregon! SHIT, they even have their own mountain, that looks alot like Fujiyama- main Japan`s mountain, BEAUTIFUL! And basically everything that you mention, describing this town is what I like in life! 686 k.
@Fakeaorta
@Fakeaorta Жыл бұрын
I loved Portsmouth! I need to go back and spend a few days there. So happy to see it on this list! PS Hood River is great! It's worth the 4 or 5 hour drive from my house in Edmonds WA
@timothykeith1367
@timothykeith1367 Жыл бұрын
Portsmouth is charming!
@umazon4132
@umazon4132 Жыл бұрын
I went to Savannah this Thanksgiving break it was nice, the restaurants there are great.
@reddyfreddy28
@reddyfreddy28 Жыл бұрын
Chattanooga represent! Beautiful city to visit.
@trewright1482
@trewright1482 Жыл бұрын
Agree. Went to College there and such a vibrant place with the Mountains and the Lakes and Rivers.
@carsmusicfan
@carsmusicfan Жыл бұрын
Helen, Georgia... We spent our honeymoon there 38 years ago. Lots of great memories going there from age 11.
@ryanloesch5973
@ryanloesch5973 Жыл бұрын
Although technically a large city and the capital of Minnesota, St Paul is another cool river town and has some interesting history regarding its foundation. One of the first European's in the area, known as "Pig's Eye Pierre," due to his being blind in one eye, had a foundation in one of the sandstone caves along the Mississippi River known as Fountain Cave, and he set up a distillery inside of the cave. There was a spring of water which he used to support the liquor making process, and for a while the region was known literally as Pig's Eye. Later, a Catholic church would be built and the settlement would become what is today St. Paul. Today you can drive by the area where the caves existed via a road just off of the freeway into St Paul, and I believe there were rumors of "river pirates" camping there at one point, although I am not entirely sure if that is true.
@KidRivera1115
@KidRivera1115 Жыл бұрын
St Paul is a City not a Town tho
@pscearcy
@pscearcy Жыл бұрын
@@KidRivera1115@CesarRivera-tg4fh Savanna and Chattanooga are also cities.
@lisaazzano1811
@lisaazzano1811 Жыл бұрын
Sounds beautiful 😍! Definitely a destination to see in the summer. Their winters are BRUTAL !!
@brownwhale5518
@brownwhale5518 Жыл бұрын
You added location markers. ❤
@Jimmydog777
@Jimmydog777 Жыл бұрын
Orange City Florida and the St. John’s River is amazing
@richwalter3107
@richwalter3107 Жыл бұрын
Nice list. Add Charleston, SC and Lewisburg, PA
@craigschulz2817
@craigschulz2817 Жыл бұрын
Dubuque is a very nice river town. I went to University of Wisconsin-Platteville for college about 20 miles away from Dubuque and would go there from time to time. I go through there to visit my brother in Omaha and it’s a very scenic area
@jessiepower8890
@jessiepower8890 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video of the best places/small towns to raise a family in the south 😊
@lexxko
@lexxko Жыл бұрын
I love Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I used to live there when I was a kid. Pease AFB!
@TerryAnnOnline
@TerryAnnOnline Жыл бұрын
Cute river towns I’ve been to Wetumpka, Guntersville and Florence (all in Alabama) New Braunfels Texas
@feleciawallace8420
@feleciawallace8420 Жыл бұрын
I agree, don't understand zero mention of Alabama, could it be because they're considered lakes and not rivers?
@cameronbackstrom1049
@cameronbackstrom1049 Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! My home of Savannah, Georgia #1!!!! It really is a magical place. We have great food, comfortable weather, no shortage of things to do, the beach, the list goes on! And don’t forget about southern hospitality, they don’t call us the hostess city for nothing.
@alexhentges2574
@alexhentges2574 Жыл бұрын
Hey- I’m from Dubuque! We have some newly renovated historic buildings now called the millwork district with excellent restaurants, breweries, and an old style arcade. Highly recommended you to visit again!
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