Here's the best small town in every state

People walking in the Annual Provincetown Carnival Gods and Goddess Parade on Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts.TanyaBird/Shutterstock

• Small towns in the US can have just as much culture as big cities.
• Insider looked for the best small town in each state that had a variety of activities for locals and tourists, charm, history, and natural beauty.
• Ranked among our best are Blowing Rock, North Carolina; Hanover, New Hampshire; Los Alamos, California; Port Townsend, Washington; and Eufaula, Alabama.

While cities are known for being culture hubs and centers of entertainment, small towns often have just as much to offer.

All across America, small towns are becoming art havens, fine dining meccas, and top travel destinations. Researchers even found that people living in small towns are happier than those who live in more urban environments.

Insider went state by state to find small towns with a plethora of activities for both locals and visitors. While some of the towns and villages are bustling tourist destinations, others are quiet suburban communities that are home to only a select few.

From the East Coast to the West Coast, these are the best small towns in the US (all populations according to the US Census Bureau).