Ten places you'd never know were in the USA
There are a number of towns in the USA that, for one reason or another, don't feel American at all. Some destinations have the feel and essence of a completely different city in another country, as this video shows.
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Here we've rounded up ten cities in the States that seem like they're elsewhere.
10. Solvang, California
This little village may be a stone's throw away from Los Angeles, but in terms of style and mood it feels much more like Europe. Traditional Danish architecture lines the streets and even the air is filled with the smell of Danish pastries.
9. St. Augustine, Florida
The Spanish were in control of this city for more than 250 years and during that time they made a real mark on the place with evidence of Spanish architecture still visible all over the city. Castillo de San Marcos is a massive stone fort that was designed by a Spanish engineer in the 1600s. The fort remains today and is one of the biggest clues to the city's heritage.
8. Alpine Helen, Georgia
This town boasts a distinctive Bavarian flair and offers up some of the best German food and festivities in the US. The town comes into its own during the Christmas season and visitors flock to the area for the annual Oktoberfest beer festival.
7. Lindsborg, Kansas
The town was founded in 1869 and offers a steady supply of food, crafts and festivities from Scandinavia. Lindsborg is best known for the biennial Svensk Hyllningsfest which celebrates the town's Swedish heritage.
6. New Glarus, Wisconsin
This town is keen to remember its founder's Swiss heritage - which explains why it's packed with museums and shops dedicated to the European country. New Glarus is often referred to as Little Switzerland and its event 'Polkafest' celebrates the Swiss lifestyle with dancing, beer, bacon and cheese.
5. Great Sand Dunes Park, Colorado
Now this area may not have a European feel to it but it does have a very distinctive look about it. The miles of sand covered land are known for resembling Africa's Sahara Desert, although not quite as hot...
4. Skagit Valley Tulip Fields, Washington
You could be forgiven for thinking you'd be plonked down in the middle of the Netherland's famous 'Keukenhof' when you take a look at the scenery in Skagit Valley. Row upon row of multi-coloured tulips decorate the land during spring time and Skagit even has its very own windmill, adding to the Dutch feel.
3. China Town, New York
This may not seem like a fair addition to the list given that so many cities around the world have their very own China towns, but New York's is one of America's largest and oldest. In addition to traditional foods and wares, visitors have the chance to check out a selection of China's medicines and home remedies.
2. French Quarters, New Orleans
France laid claim to this land in the early 1700s and the country's influence is still visible all over the city. It's not just the architecture that pays homage to French ancestry but the city's cuisine also has a distinctly French feel to it with delicacies like the beignet popular throughout the area.
1. Miami, Florida
The prevalence of Latin culture in this city is quite pronounced and Spanish and Portuguese are spoken regularly. The city is often nicknamed the 'capital of Latin America'.
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