11 American Towns That Never Lost Their European Influence

What if you could satiate Old World wanderlust without leaving the country? Explorers, early pioneers, and even 20th-century immigrants brought the customs and traditions of the countries they left behind. Fortunately for us, those influences still dominate many big cities and small towns across America. Here are 11 U.S. cities that exude European flair and don't require crossing the Atlantic or learning another language.