Michigan City Tops America’s 50 Most Charming Towns: Complete List

Looking for your Prince Charming? Perhaps he's waiting for you in one of America's most enchanting cities. A recent study commissioned by High 5 Casino crunched data from Reddit discussions referencing terms like 'charming towns,' as well as other similar studies and rankings, to determine the 50 most charming towns and cities in the US. Wouldn't you know it, a Michigan city sits high on the rankings (and it's not the only one on the list).

When thinking of the word 'charming, you may picture a white horse, a bouquet of flowers, and being swept off your feet. While these cities and towns won't have exactly the same effect, you'll more than likely fall under their spell.

Michigan Has 3 of the Nation's Most Charming Cities & Towns

Of the 3 Michigan towns and cities that made the 50 most charming in America for 2024, Holland was the least surprising. There's something about tulips, windmills, and clogs that draws you in.

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Even without the Dutch charm, Holland's parks and beaches are among the best in the state. While it didn't crack the top 10 in the rankings, it placed in a respectable top 20 position.

I'll admit to never having spent a significant stretch of time in Petoskey, Michigan, but you don't have to spend a lot of time here to appreciate its beauty. Located at the tip of Michigan's 'ring finger.' Petoskey offers all the amenities you could ever need in a truly charming Northern Michigan locale.

While I agree the location is incredible, it isn't the best place to spend the winter if you dislike bitter cold and high winds. However, if you find blisteringly frigid conditions charming, Petoskey is your kind of town.

The final Michigan city to make the list of America's 50 most charming cities and towns is Frankenmuth. While chickens may not find this to be one of the country's most relaxing environments, legions of tourists looking to eat a whole hen and stroll along the German-esque streets of Frankenmuth looking for the perfect Christmas decoration every single day.

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Where did these cities land in the final rankings for America's 50 Most Charming Cities and Towns, and which nearly took the #1 spot? Scroll on for the complete list (for full methodology, see the #1 entry.)