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Most "old" American neighborhoods in the East just give a distinctly colonial British vibe. There's fairly little continental European influence.
But of course when you're talking about 20th/21st century buildings, there's a lot of shared architectural language all over the world and even here in downtown D.C. there's streets that wouldn't look out of place in central London, Paris or Berlin.
You mean houses lined along a road? Yeah I suspect that is pretty common all over the world. Other than that, you can instantly tell from the architecture of the houses that it's in Europe and not the U.S.
These places are everywhere across this country. This thread is too broad of a topic. Something more along the lines of "The Most European like neighborhoods in the US" would be more appropriate.
I can only speak for cities that remind me of England(sorta).
In my opinion:
Newburyport, MA - I couldn't believe a place like this existed in America, it could easily be in England.
Princeton, NJ - I rolled my eyes when someone mentioned this, but when I googled it I was surprised. Parts of it could sorta pass for an upmarket town in England like Tonbridge or Sevenoaks.
Portland, Maine - Somewhat reminds me of parts of Manchester and Northeast England in general.
New Forest, NYC - Kinda, a litte bit. Could maybe pass for a place in outer London like Orpington. Nice surprise when I stumbled upon it.
Phlly - Lots of Philly could fit in England, especially in more working class places in England.
I'm sure there are places in the Southeast USA, but I'm not very familiar with that area of US so can't comment too much.
I love Newburyport as well, it's a wonderful town! Next-door Amesbury is worth a look as well. If you haven't been, definitely check out nearby Portsmouth, NH. It's my favorite in this category, I get major British vibes there.
These places are everywhere across this country. This thread is too broad of a topic. Something more along the lines of "The Most European like neighborhoods in the US" would be more appropriate.
I can't say that I'd agree regarding your first statement. The places suggested in this thread are really what already comes closest to European-influenced architecture and/or built environment in the US.
And aside from parts of coastal California, which has some spots that are often compared to the Mediterranean region of Europe, the most European-influenced cities/towns of the US are very overwhelmingly concentrated within 200 miles or so of the Atlantic or Gulf Coast, which is pretty clearly linked to early settlement patterns amongst Europeans as they emigrated to America.
I love Newburyport as well, it's a wonderful town! Next-door Amesbury is worth a look as well. If you haven't been, definitely check out nearby Portsmouth, NH. It's my favorite in this category, I get major British vibes there.
I lived in Portsmouth for a decade. I’ve been to the UK dozens of times. Other than the immediate waterfront which is old and brick, none of Portsmouth remotely resembles anywhere in the UK.
I lived in Portsmouth for a decade. I’ve been to the UK dozens of times. Other than the immediate waterfront which is old and brick, none of Portsmouth remotely resembles anywhere in the UK.
I've been to the UK multiple times as well, and I say you couldn't be more wrong if you tried.
I can't say that I'd agree regarding your first statement. The places suggested in this thread are really what already comes closest to European-influenced architecture and/or built environment in the US.
And aside from parts of coastal California, which has some spots that are often compared to the Mediterranean region of Europe, the most European-influenced cities/towns of the US are very overwhelmingly concentrated within 200 miles or so of the Atlantic or Gulf Coast, which is pretty clearly linked to early settlement patterns amongst Europeans as they emigrated to America.
Ok so even if it is overwhelmingly within the 200 miles or so on the Atlantic seaboard (and some Gulf Coast) that's still a huge swath encompassing many, many neighborhoods and towns that would qualify. That list could go on and on much moreso than the communities listed in this thread. That was my point.
No question. I've read several Europeans, esp from England, who feel very "at home" in Philly.
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