12 places to go in North America that look like they could be in Europe

Zoë MillerJun 11, 2020, 21:09 IST

Even the restaurants have Danish names in Solvang, California.George Rose / Contributor

Holland, Michigan, and Vail, Colorado, were modeled after specific places in Europe.
Quebec City, Canada, and New Orleans, Louisiana, were influenced by European settlers.
Spanish architecture can be found in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

If a trip to Europe isn't in the cards, there are multiple destinations within North America that look like they were transplanted from overseas.

Whether purposefully modeled to look like European cities or because their architecture was influenced by European settlers, these cities might help you feel like you're on vacation in Europe.

Here are 12 places in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico that resemble European cities.

Solvang, California, was founded by Danish-American settlers.

Solvang, California resembles Denmark in many ways. delray77 / iStock

Quebec City, Canada, has scenic cobblestone streets.

Quebec City, Canada, might remind you of France. Shutterstock/Rob Crandall

In Holland, Michigan, there's a tulip farm and a Dutch theme park.

You'll get a taste of Holland in Holland, Michigan. Craig Sterken/Shutterstock

Leavenworth, Washington, is the Pacific Northwest's take on a Bavarian village.

After being remodeled, Leavenworth, Washington resembles some parts of Germany. iStock

Puebla, Mexico, is significant for its Spanish Colonial architecture.

Bell's Church in Puebla, Mexico, gives visitors a taste of Spanish architecture. Shutterstock

Vail, Colorado, was partially modeled after a Swiss ski resort.

Vail, Colorado, was built to look Swiss. Andriy Blokhin/Shutterstock

The architecture in New Orleans, Louisiana, was influenced by French and Spanish settlers.

The French Quarter was actually inspired heavily by Spanish culture. Jorg Hackemann / Shutterstock

Victoria, Canada, has a British vibe.

The British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria look like they could be in the UK. Santi Visalli / Contributor/ Getty

Architecture in San Juan, Puerto Rico, spans from Renaissance to Gothic.

Old San Juan is vibrant and colorful. Rachel Wang/Shutterstock

Tarpon Springs, Florida, brings a slice of Greek life to the Tampa Bay area.

Boats line the shore in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Education Images / Getty

Several neighborhoods in Boston, Massachusetts, bring to mind European locales.

Beacon Hill in Boston, in some ways, resembles neighborhoods in the UK. Jon Bilous/Shutterstock

There are elaborate Baroque and neoclassical buildings in Guanajuato, Mexico.

The colorful buildings in Guanajuato, Mexico, look they could be in Spain. Bill Perry/Shutterstock

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