{"id":667,"date":"2024-09-26T13:36:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T05:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gagner-des-cadeaux.org\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/9-european-style-places-to-visit-in-the-usa\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T09:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T01:56:07","slug":"9-european-style-places-to-visit-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gagner-des-cadeaux.org\/?p=667","title":{"rendered":"9 European-style places to visit in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The USA is a nation of immigrants, and there are plenty of places across the country with a distinctly European vibe.<\/p>\n

Coastal California bears an uncanny resemblance to the Mediterranean seashore, without July’s blazing temps and swarms of summer tourists. Mansions in Rhode Island give French castles a run for their money. Hiking in Colorado can make the Swiss Alps seem small.<\/p>\n

Get a taste of Europe by heading for one of these American destinations with “Old Continent” allure. Even the most discerning Europhile will be pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n

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Leavenworth’s Bavarian village has the Cascade Mountains as an Alps-style backdrop \u00a9 Connie Coleman \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you like Bavaria, Germany… try Leavenworth, Washington<\/h2>\n

The beer is Bavarian. The timber-framed buildings are Bavarian. Even the seasonal celebrations, like Oktoberfest, are Bavarian. The only thing not Bavarian about Leavenworth, Washington, is its location, though the snow-capped Cascade Range surrounding the town does look strikingly similar to the Bavarian Alps.<\/p>\n

The mimicry is intentional. In the 1960s, after facing years of economic turmoil, Leavenworth decided to reinvent itself as a tourist magnet. Taking a cue from the natural scenery, the community worked together to model itself after the mountain villages found outside Munich. Their plan worked. Today, Leavenworth draws millions of visitors looking for a slice of German life and a base for exploring the Wenatchee National Forest. Things get particularly Deutsche around Oktoberfest and Christmas, with plenty of tourists noshing pretzels around town. If you want to beat the crowds, visit in January, when travelers are gone but holiday lights remain aglow.<\/p>\n