Small Towns, Big on Art: 10 Best Spots for Art Lovers

Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to these 10 small towns, each with a population of fewer than 30,000 people (as of the last census). They were selected by an expert panel and voted by our readers as the best in the U.S. for their arts scenes, because what each of these towns lacks in size, they make up for with museums, art galleries, performing arts, and busy event calendars.

Known as the “Folk Arts & Crafts Capital of Kentucky,” Berea features an Artisan Village where you can visit artisan studios and shop for handmade jewelry, candles, glass art, and much more. You can even watch artists at work throughout town; just look for the “Studio Artists at Berea: Artists at Work” icons.