Tuesday Tip – Foreign Exchange

No need to travel abroad to immerse your family in ethnic foods, languages and customs. These distinctive American cities will make your next vacation a bon voyage.

Leavenworth, Washington
Going German
Our local gem is in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. A quaint Bavarian-themed town that draws more than 2 million visitors a year, doubles as a base for many outdoor adventurers.

Holland, Michigan
Go Dutch!
This town, nestled on the banks of Lake Michigan, is known for its world-famous Tulip Time festival in May, which draws more than 500,000 people.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Amish Country
Home of America’s oldest Amish settlement, horse and buggies clip-clop along back roads in Lancaster County.

Montreal, Quebec
French Flair
Although you need a passport to visit the second-largest French-speaking city in the world, it is a lot easier and cheaper to get to than France.

If you are in the area, check out these ethnic neighborhoods….

Chinatown, San Francisco – the largest Chinatown in North America
Little Havana, Miami – The best way to get a taste of Cuban life
Little Village, Chicago – Check out the largest Mexican community in the Midwest
Tarpon Springs, Florida – Greek immigrants came to this coastal community to dive for sponges and set up enticing restaurants, pastry shops, and markets giving the area a Mediterranean mystique
Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma – Learn about Cherokee history and traditional crafts in this cultural and commercial capital