Rural Ways
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Nearly two-thirds of American adults say they’ve taken a trip to a small U.S. town or village in the last three years. The most popular activities while there:
Dining: 70%
Shopping: 58%
Going to beach, lake, river: 44%
Visiting historical sites: 41%
Fishing, hunting or boating: 32%
Attending a festival or fair: 29%
Bike riding or hiking: 24%
Attending religious service: 23%
Camping: 21%
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Travel Industry Assn. of America
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