Havre de Grace Featured in 'America's 20 Best Small Towns' List

Havre de Grace is known to many locals as a treasure on the Chesapeake Bay. Now, the whole country will find out about the city, which made it onto the Smithsonian magazine's list of "America's 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014."

Havre de Grace came in at number 12, with Chautauqua, NY, ranked first.

Towns with fewer than 15,000 people and the most cultural activities per capita made the cut, according to Smithsonian magazine, which said this was the third year it compiled such a list.

Among the highlights of Havre de Grace culture, the magazine mentioned the city's history, Promenade, Main Street shopping, North Park Trail and museums.

What makes HdG awesome to visit? Tell us in the comments!

America's 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014, according to Smithsonian:
1. Chatauqua, NY
2. Healdsburg, CA
3. Williamsburg, VA
4. Steamboat Springs, CO
5. Woods Hole, MA
6. Marietta, OH
7. Beaufort, SC
8. Sedona, AZ
9. Nebraska City, NE
10. Lanesboro, MN
11. Spring Green, WI
12. Havre de Grace, MD
13. Columbia, PA 
14. Mount Dora, FL
15. Ketchum, ID
16. Montpelier, VT
17. Harrodsburg, KY
18. Silver City, NM
19. Decorah, IA
20. The Dalles, OR