In a message dated 2/9/2008 8:42:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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a thriving and vital community that has much to offer residents and visitors
alike.
The National Trust said it recognizes American cities and towns that are
committed to historic preservation and community revitalization.
From _Historic group pitches 12 tourist destinations - USATODAY.com_
(http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-02-07-historic-group-distinctive-to
wns_N.htm)
Tourism -- Other suggestions from the National Trust:
• Aiken, S.C., which boasts 19th-century heritage with cosmopolitan flair.
• Apalachicola, Fla., a charming coastal town known for its seafood,
waterfront, eclectic shops and historic buildings.
• Columbus, Miss., the birthplace of playwright Tennessee Williams, it mixes
Southern history, natural beauty and culture with antebellum homes spared
during the Civil War.
• Crested Butte, Colo., a former coal mining village in the Rockies that
mixes rugged beauty, history and adventure.
• Fort Davis, Texas, a 19th-century western frontier town that offers
majestic scenery and wildlife but no traffic lights or chain stores.
• Friday Harbor, Wash., a small, well-preserved community in the San Juan
Island chain that is ideal for outdoor adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts and
history buffs.
• Portland, Ore., mixes a small town feel and urban vitality with natural
beauty.
• Portsmouth, N.H., an elegant seaport and the nation's third-oldest city,
it offers culture, coastal beauty, and historic buildings.
• Red Wing, Minn., one hour south of the Twin Cities, this historic town
features architectural gems and a natural environment.
• San Juan Bautista, Calif., dubbed the City of History for its Spanish
colonial architecture.
• Wilmington, N.C., has a charm and style dating back nearly three
centuries. It has riverboats, battleships, grand old mansions, gardens, Civil
War
sites and historic museums.
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