Towns

Wait, how do you pronounce that again?

There are over 700 Maine cities and towns. But some of the most famous Maine towns are not even real.

Does your community have the best downtown in the Pine Tree State?

Stacker's verdict is a bit surprising, and here's why.

Some of these places are rural communities where folks seek peace and seclusion, while others are packed beach towns where you'd expect to find younger crowds.

Here's what locals say are the best towns in the Granite State.

The town was praised thanks to an iconic Granite State animal: the moose.

What are your thoughts?

Massachusetts really does have some of the most unique town names of any state. Some town names are so unique that plenty of residents don't know how to pronounce them. There are several towns in the Bay State that begin with the four directions: North, East, West, and South. There are even 19 towns throughout the Bay State that end in 'ham'. But throughout all the crazy, unique, and bizarre town names in Massachusetts, there are even some that just don't sound like they are towns that should exist in the Bay State whatsoever!

Mainers sure are passionate about their towns, and understandably so. Here's which ones are the best statewide, according to locals.

All 20 of these Maine towns have fewer that 120 people.

Some towns make you think folks should have thought of another name, because they just don't seem right for New Hampshire.

Some of these places make sense. Others...not so much.

A list of the 50 best beach towns in America includes one in Maine, despite the fact it's home to only one small beach.

The oldest county in the state dates back to 1769...and there's actually more than one.

Here's a handy guide when you or a friend asks, "Where's a good place to eat?"