The 8 Most Unexpected Places to See World-Class Architecture in the U.S.

If you had to pick the architecture meccas of the United States, you’d likely start naming the country’s biggest metropolises. Places like New York City, Chicago, or Washington, DC, would surely come up in the conversation. However, while these cities certainly belong on every design-lovers bucket list, they aren’t the only places in the country to see large collections of stunning architecture. 

Sprawling across all corners of the US, these lesser-discussed towns and communities have just as impressive, and often more style-specific, collections of beautiful buildings. They’re perfect reminders that buildings don’t have to be famous to be extraordinary. From a small central Florida city perfect for fans of Frank Lloyd Wright to a midwest town with a surprising catalog of Art Deco designs, these eight unexpected places are havens for architecture lovers.