Booking Reveals Eight Most Welcoming US Tourist Destinations

2/11/2026

Booking.com’s Traveler Review Awards highlighted the eight most welcoming U.S. destinations, focusing on small towns rather than major cities. The list features Fredericksburg, Texas; Palm Desert, California; Cape May, New Jersey; Broken Bow, Oklahoma; Waikoloa, Hawaii; Bryson City, North Carolina; Snowmass Village, Colorado; and Oakhurst, California, with most having under 5,000 residents. Rankings were based on guest reviews and the proportion of award-winning accommodations. While Palm Desert is the largest, the selections emphasize charm, hospitality, and outdoor offerings.

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