Having a love of all things vintage and crafty, we came across this cute little town, nestled in the shadow of a Mountain and I just had to take photos of it. With a population under 10,000 (2016), white fences with flower gardens galore and a Main Street with Cafes and local old time businesses, this town, less than and hour outside the metropolitan, had a perfect small town feel. Daily, trains run through it, blaring an announcement of their arrival, there are parks in walking distance every block of the way and an old bridge which gets lit up the day after Thanksgiving. Quarterly, the city has a festival downtown filled with parades, daffodils, their famous rhubarb pie, Santa, crafts for kids and every boutique you can think of. The residents add to the ambiance of this town with their own charming homes. This is the kind of town, where you see "Yard Sale" and it's written on a chalkboard sign. The yards are filled with clocks and street lanterns, flowers and birdhouses, shuttered windows and garden gnomes. Here are a few pictures capturing some of the essence of this old train town. One of these days, I may get to include the festivals that fill the main street and the fields of berries that surround the town. For now, here are some shots from a few walks through town.
Some Shots off the Bridge
Blossoms & Front Yards
Every where you turn are gardens and blossoms galore. This town is well known for it's dogwood trees and blossoms
Among the flower gardens, you spy a piece of the patriotism that flows through this traditional town.
The residents of the town add to the charm you feel as you walk down the streets.
Main Street
..and of course, you can't fully experience the town with out slipping into a cafe and trying a piece of their raspberry-rhubarb pie.
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