13 Places in the U.S. That Feel Like Europe | Vacasa (2024)

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Which US city is the most European? ›

Settled by the French, turned over to the Spanish, and passing back through French hands before landing in America's lap in 1803, New Orleans might be the most outwardly European city in the nation. Its architecture, food, music, language, and even pace of life reflect the immense French and Spanish influence.

West Quoddy Head Light in Lubec, Maine, the easternmost point of the contiguous United States and the closest point to Europe from a point in the fifty States .

Perhaps best known as the strongest contender for America's most Irish city, Beantown also makes a good case for being its most British. For the history buffs among us, this will probably come as no surprise.

1876. Situated in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado, Ouray is known as the Switzerland of America. Its rich history dates back to 1876 when the City was incorporated on October 2, two months after Colorado became a state.

Leavenworth, WA

Inspired by the Cascade Mountains surrounding the town, Leavenworth was remodeled in the 1960s to resemble a German village. And the town didn't stop at aesthetics.

As Matt said, the climate in Southern California is very similar to the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Southern Italy and Greece.

The "Switzerland of America" in the rugged San Juan Mountains with jagged peaks and snow-capped summits resembling the Swiss Alps. Colorado is one of the prettiest states in the US, home to stunning mountain scenery and charming mountain towns that are perfect for a vacation.

It's easy to see why Fort Lauderdale's nickname is 'The Venice of the Americas' – with superyachts and tenders instead of gondolas. The entire city revolves around its inland waterways, canals, and the dazzling Atlantic Ocean.

Which US city is like Amsterdam? ›

Holland, Michigan, is a city that is known for its Dutch heritage and displays it proudly. Attractions like the De Zwaan windmill and the annual tulip festival all present a shocking likeness to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Leavenworth, Washington

Referred to as “Washington State's Bavarian Village,” the town of Leavenworth's German appearance has little to do with the area's original settlers.

Florida, to an extent. It is in the shape of a peninsula surrounded by sea on all three sides. The same is the case with Italy.

For the US, only four countries are seen as similar by at least half of Americans. Parent country the UK (66%) and sibling Canada (70%) are seen as alike the US by notable majorities of Americans, with third and fourth-placed Australia and Germany much further behind on 53% and 51% respectively.

They are also climatologically comparable. The US ranges from Arizona, New Mexico and the Gulf states in the south, comparable to Europe's Spain, Greece, the Canary Islands. The USA has Minnesota, North Dakota, etc. on a similar latitude to central Europe (France, Germany, Netherlands, UK, etc.).

The New York City Metropolitan Area is home to the largest European population in the United States.