The most beautiful main street in every state

Historic Downtown Hartselle features boutiques, specialty stores, and antique dealers housed inside charming, colorful storefronts.

Nagley's Store is one of the street's most popular attractions with its cozy cafe and eclectic cast of store cats. In clear weather, visitors can also enjoy views of Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America.

The street is also a gallery of its own with "Jack Knife," an 8-foot bronze sculpture inspired by the city's official seal, on display in the center of town.

Live music in Basin Spring Park and an array of bars make Main Street a nightlife hub, as well.

Avalon is the only incorporated city on Catalina Island, about 22 miles from Los Angeles.

Attractions on Telluride's Main Street include an independent bookstore called Between the Covers with over 10,000 books, The Coffee Cowboy cafe that serves drinks out of a truck, and the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art.

The Griswold Inn on Main Street is said to be one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in the US, established in 1776.

The Everett Theatre opened in 1863 and was featured in the 1989 movie "The Dead Poets Society."

According to many historians, St. Augustine is the oldest city in the US, having been established by the Spanish in 1565. Its main street is now lined with shops and inns.

Its shopping district includes landmarks like the DeSoto Theater and the Clock Tower.

A frequent cruise ship tourist stop, Front Street's harbor offers ocean views and whale-watching tours.

Wallace dates back to 1884 when Colonel William R. Wallace bought 80 acres of land that grew into a mining town.

The street features views of the Willis Tower and the Chicago River via the DuSable Bridge.

New Albany's Mansion Row Historic District is dotted with Civil War-era mansions such as the Culbertson Mansion on Main Street.

In addition to the windmill, Main Street also presents bountiful shopping opportunities.

It's named for the old Chestnut Street, renamed Main Street in 1929.

Downtown Paducah's attractions include historic theaters, galleries, and the National Quilt Museum.

Bourbon Street is known for its neon lights, party atmosphere, and scenic balconies.

The brick sidewalks and storefronts frequently earn it the honor of one of the best small towns to visit in America.

Walking down Main Street in Annapolis gives views of the State House and Chesapeake Bay.

Nantucket's combination of New England charm and ocean breezes make it the ultimate summer destination.

Situated on the shores of the Great Lakes, Mackinac Island's Main Street is well-known for its nightlife after the last ferry leaves.

Its Main Street has over 100 independently owned shops and a famous antiques mall.

One of its most famous sites is Square Books, an independent bookstore with a collective 10,000 square feet of books.

Broadway Boulevard also offers The Avenues downtown shopping district.

The surrounding Northern Rocky Mountains steal the show.

These days, there are more goods and services to choose from, and it's home to Nebraska's first microbrewery.

After a two-year renovation, Concord's Main Street is more accessible and spacious while still maintaining its 1700s heritage.

Princeton University's campus also makes a beautiful stop.

Bullard Street in Silver City features a mix of Western adobe and Victorian architecture.

It feels like every street in New York City is a main street, but Washington Street is one of the city's most beautiful spots.

In a sense, they are — many of the businesses are authentic, dating back to the 1870s.

It's a perfect spot for finding unique gifts.

The Fargo Theatre shows indie movies and classic films in its restored vaudeville interior from 1926.

Hudson's historic Main Street leads into First & Main, an upscale shopping center featuring a mix of local and chain stores.

Guthrie's Historic District, bound by Oklahoma Avenue, Broad Street, and Harrison Avenue, is the largest historic urban district in Oklahoma with over 2,000 buildings. It was established as a National Historic Landmark in 1999.

The street features the Sisters Saloon and walkable parks.

Its authentic Colonial homes and cobbletones have made it a main street for tourists, too.

Thames Street's shops, nightlife, and cozy bed and breakfasts make this waterfront street a popular destination.

The Washington Square shops are also a Broad Street fixture.

Deadwood's historic Main Street features reenactments of trials and shootouts in the Old West.

Main Street is situated in a 16-block historic district brimming with Victorian architecture and over 70 stores and eateries to choose from.

The red bricks on Main Street make a perfect backdrop for outdoor displays.

The former mining town now hosts an artist-in-residency space in the old Silver King Mine.

The country stores date back to the mid-1800s.

Among Main Street's attractions is the ornate Main Street Station dating back to 1901.

In addition to plentiful shopping opportunities, Leavenworth's Main Street often hosts art shows.

Situated at the intersection of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Harpers Ferry is a National Historic Park.

Altogether, there are 216 buildings in Cedarburg that are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West on Sheridan Avenue holds five different museums spanning subjects such as art, natural history, and firearms.

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