Boblo Island is No Longer

It's crazy to think about, but Boblo Island is no longer. For the first time in 124 years, it has a new name.

If you recall, Boblo Island was the location of a historic amusement park from 1898 through 1993. The island, which is now owned by Amico Infrastructures, has been re-branded as Bois Blanc Canada. That means Boblo Island is no longer on the map. Say it isn't so!

As it turns out, now you can actually live on the former Boblo Island. It's a beautiful spot, offering water, nature and amusement park remnants. Of course, the only way to get there is by water, and most take the short ferry ride from Amherstburg. For more information, visit the site's official website.

Michigan has some beautiful areas, and as it turns out, some of those areas feel a lot like Europe. I've actually never been to Europe, but the folks who have are letting the world know which Michigan - and American - areas feel like they're straight out of Europe. If you're like me and have never been to countries such as France, Germany and Italy, then perhaps visiting these American cities will be the next closest thing.

The publication HouseBeautiful.com has released a special list of American towns that feel the most like Europe. They mention that traveling to these areas, of course, is less pricey than getting on a plant and jetting overseas. "Before you shell out hundreds (or, most likely, thousands) of dollars traveling across the ocean, you may want to look closer to home: There are plenty of cities in the United States that look just like those quaint, historic destinations in Europe," the publication states. "You're going to want to go to all of them, so start saving now!"

So, what are some characteristics of a European town? For starters, they often have cobblestone streets, lots of history and an Old World feel. European towns can be very romantic, too, so this list of American towns that mirror European ones could be a good list for a romantic getaway. So, which Michigan city actually made No. 1 on this list? Read on to find out- not to mention that another Michigan town also made the cut for the top 20. View the list of "American Towns That Look Straight Out of Europe," via HouseBeautiful.com, below, and for the full list, go here.

There's a lot of Polish influence in this small, beautiful town.

https://www.newbritainct.gov/

Of all the areas of the vast city of New York, SoHo is the most European, offering a very European flavor and design.

https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/manhattan/soho

Poulsbo was founded by a Norwegian immigrant and is often called "Little Norway on the Fjord."

https://cityofpoulsbo.com/

This area of Texas has a German flavor, making it a very unique stop.

Of course Holland is on this list! The area was founded by Dutch immigrants and is very Dutch. But, another Michigan city is No. 1 on the list, so keep reading.

https://www.michigan.org/city/holland

This city has lots of European architecture, such as cobblestone streets and beautiful churches.

https://www.charleston.com/

This small area was founded by German immigrants.

https://visithermann.com/

If you're looking for a Spanish getaway in America, this spot is a great pick, as it looks a lot like a Spanish city.

https://www.kcmo.gov/

This is a beautiful Alpine-like village.

https://helenga.org/

This spot was named after Montpelier, France, so it's obviously very French.

https://www.montpelier-vt.org/

This area has a big Greek-American population and is very Greek.

https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/central-west/tarpon-springs/

Of course Venice is on this list, because it's pretty much the American version of Italy!

https://www.visitveniceca.com/

This city brings together the best of France and Spain. Very European.

https://www.neworleans.com/

This place as a true Netherlands feel. Very Dutch!

https://www.visitpella.com/

Known for its skiing, Vail was modeled after Zermatt, Switzerland. It makes sense!

https://www.vail.com/

This beautiful spot is known for its Spanish colonial architecture.

https://www.citystaug.com/

This spot is known as the "Danish capital of America."

https://www.solvangusa.com/

There's lots of Italian tradition in this town.

https://www.healdsburg.com/

This town is very German and has the character of a small Bavarian village.

https://leavenworth.org/

Of course Frankenmuth would be No. 1 on this list! It is, after all, "Michigan's Little Bavaria."

https://www.michigan.org/city/frankenmuth

This list is via <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/g4384/american-towns-that-look-like-europe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HouseBeautiful.com</a>.