10 U.S. Destinations Without any Cars
by Allie Comeau on June 28, 2008 
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Ever wish for a town where bicycles and pedestrians ruled the roads every day (not just for 3 days in August)?
Ever dream of a place where you didn’t have to worry about things like carbon emissions and gas prices? If so, you’re really going to enjoy this article from Budget Travel detailing 10 U.S. destinations without any cars. That’s right, sans automobiles.
Places like this really do exist after all – and they sound like perfect spots to take a vehicle-free vacation. Read on for a complete list of U.S. towns that don’t allow cars…
1. Chautauqua, New York: This cozy hamlet in upstate New York has never allowed cars – only bicycles. Situated on Chautauqua Lake, the town is absolutely beautiful in the spring, summer, and fall.
2. North Captiva Island, Florida: No cars… and no hotels. If you want to stay on North Captiva, you’ll need to rent a bike and a beach house.
3. Mackinac Island, Michigan (pictured): Lake Shore Road in Mackinac is the only Michigan state highway that doesn’t allow cars. You’ll have to walk, bike, or take a horse-drawn carriage to get around.
4. Smith Island, Maryland: Five square miles of Maryland fishing community = delicious crab cakes. But you’ll have to walk to get them.
5. Monhegan Island, Maine: Ten miles off the coast of Maine, with no Wi-Fi, “iffy” phone service, and only 60 residents, Monhegan Island is where you go to truly get away from it all.
6. Catalina Island, California: I had no idea that 200 buffalo roam Catalina Island, a short ferry ride from Long Beach.
7. Bald Head Island, North Carolina: Now 80% conservation land, Bald Head Island was once a pirate hideout. Ever see a pirate in a car? I didn’t think so.
8. Daufuskie Island, South Carolina: If you like gumbo (and no cars), plantation-style Daufuskie Island is the place to go. It’s just a 45- minute ferry ride from more-populated Hilton Head.
9. Tangier Island, Virginia: In the center of Chesapeake Bay, but miles away from the “real world,” Tangier Island is ruled by bikes and golf carts.
10. Halibut Cove, Alaska: Halibut Cove just sounds far away, doesn’t it? Trade your car in for a humpback whale sighting here.
See the article from Budget Travel for more information.
