Despite the growth, Salem, which still had only 3,310 people at the time of the Census last year, has retained its small-town charm, she said.

In a few cases, parents who investigated Clayton became so enamored of the small-town charm that they moved here themselves.

At the same time, Kharagpur retains its small-town charm.

They enjoy the small-town charm and simple pleasures, like gazing at stars without the glare of city lights.

"I was immediately struck by the small-town charm," she said.

Shandaken has held onto its innocent, small-town charm despite a big jump in real estate prices and an influx of city people.

We still had a day left to enjoy the small-town charms of Saratoga Springs.

But these days small-town charm comes at a price.

Merchants are grateful for the growth, but some say that the city has lost its small-town charm.

I'll personally try to show them a good time and hopefully they'll fall in love with the small-town charm here.