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Some 1.5 million visitors per year discover Helen, Georgia's picturesque, German-inspired downtown © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
As COVID-19 restrictions to European travel evolve, you're more likely to pack your lederhosen for a weekend trip rather than a long-haul flight this fall.
While Munich's official Oktoberfest was canceled again this year, we're looking forward to many stateside Oktoberfest events with COVID-safety measures in place.
Many of the Oktoberfest events can be found in the delightful German-themed towns scattered across the US. All offer an irresistible look into Old World customs, plus some first-class beers, memorable wines and all sorts of sausage. Far from the wurst, these German towns are the best.
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