5 Most European Cities in North America

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 most European cities in North America. If you want to read more about the most European cities in North America and check out our detailed analysis of the North American travel and tourism market, you can go to 14 Most European Cities in North America.

5. Queretaro – Mexico

Number of Mentions: 3

Average Ranking: 4

Queretaro is a city in central Mexico and home to Spanish colonial-era buildings dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. Known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and baroque buildings, Queretaro ranks among the top 5 most European cities in North America in our list.

4. New Orleans – Louisiana

Number of Mentions: 4

Average Ranking: 6

New Orleans is a city in the US state of Louisiana. Known for its French and Spanish architecture and multicultural heritage, the city of New Orleans ranks among some of the top most European cities in North America. The annual festival of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a celebration that dates back to French colonial times.

3. Boston – Massachusetts

Number of Mentions: 4

Average Ranking: 5.75

Boston is the capital city of the US state of Massachusetts and named for Boston, Lincolnshire, England, where many of its original settlers were from. With Colonial brick homes and cobblestone streets, the city of Boston feels a lot like an English port town.

2. Montreal – Canada

Number of Mentions: 4

Average Ranking: 4.5

Montreal is a city in the province of Quebec in Canada with an unmistakable French character. The historic neighborhood of Old Montreal is home to cobbled streets, buildings dating back to the 17th century, and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafes. The historic and breathtaking Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Montreal.

1. Quebec City – Canada

Number of Mentions: 4

Average Ranking: 4.25

Quebec City, the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec, truly offers European charm away from Europe and tops our list of the most European cities in North America. Known for its French architecture, heritage, art and culture, Quebec city is a charming place and home to the grand and historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and cobblestoned streets like Rue Saint-Jean.

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