[Source: National Trust] -- From a charming Colorado mining town nestled among spectacular red sandstone bluffs where Puebloan ruins abound, to a Southern city that’s home to a presidential library and linked forever to a defining moment in American history, America offers alternative vacation destinations that symbolize an increasing dedication to historic preservation. In recognition of this travel trend, The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced the selection of its 2007 Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list of unique and lovingly preserved communities in the United States. The 2007 America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations are:1. Charlottesville, Va. 2. Chatham, Mass. (pictured) 3. Chestertown, Md. 4. Durango, Colo. 5. Ellensburg, Wash. 6. Hillsborough, N.C. 7. Little Rock, Ark. 8. Mineral Point, Wis. 9. Morgantown, W.Va. 10. Providence, R.I. 11. West Hollywood, Calif. 12. Woodstock, Ill.
In addition, the National Trust recognized the city of New Orleans for exemplary achievement in heritage tourism. The citation reads, “New Orleans is a richly unique, authentic, historic community that is reinventing itself through preservation-based revitalization. The National Trust salutes the unflagging spirit of the people of New Orleans.” For more information on the Dozen Distinctive Destinations, visit the National Trust Website.
