The US has plenty to offer history buffs with charming towns and diverse cities packed full of fascinating heritage, cultural institutions and old-world charm. America boasts historic attractions of all different stripes, ranging from the sun-kissed squares of Spanish St Augustine to the history-altering halls of Boston and Philadelphia that played key roles in the Revolutionary War.

Click through this gallery to discover the best US towns and cities to visit for characterful exhibitions, magnificent monuments and intriguing tales of life over the centuries...