The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named its 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destinations— towns in the United States that have maintained their visual and cultural identities in the face of suburban sprawl.
This year’s destinations range from a Nevada town that has retained the spirit of the Old West to a vibrant Georgia community that has served as a musical breeding ground for a wide range of popular bands. The 2009 Distinctive Destinations are:
- Athens, Ga.
- Bristol, R.I.
- Buffalo, N.Y.
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Franklin, Tenn.
- Hot Springs, S.D.
- Lake Geneva, Wis.
- Lititz, Pa.
- Santa Barbara, Calif.
- Santa Fe, N.M.
- Saugatuck-Douglas, Mich.
- Virginia City, Nev.
