Granbury Named Best Historic Small Town 2025 by USA TODAY

Several small towns across the United States and Canada are being recognized for their rich historical and cultural significance. In Texas, Granbury was named by USA TODAY as the best historic small town of 2025, praised for landmarks like the Hood County Courthouse and the Historic Granbury Square, and noted as a place where Texas history truly comes alive. Southwest Saskatchewan's Gravelbourg is home to the historic Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral and the Convent of Jesus and Mary, both century-old landmarks that reflect the area's unique cultural heritage, although restoration efforts for the convent have stalled amid vandalism and pandemic setbacks. Tennessee offers off-the-beaten-path towns like Rogersville, with one of the state's oldest courthouses still in use, and Bell Buckle, known for its artistic charm and the annual RC Cola and MoonPie Festival. Meanwhile, small Texas towns such as Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, and Boerne continue to attract visitors with their distinct local flavors, German heritage, and vibrant community events. Collectively, these towns highlight the enduring appeal of small historic communities as living repositories of culture and history, offering engaging experiences beyond major urban centers.