Once down on their luck , these historic towns have become fashionable again . Coronado , California , has more than just its famous namesake hotel going for it . In Frederick , Maryland , it 's hard to believe Carroll Creek Park was originally a flood - control project . New Orleans , Louisiana 's , renaissance has yielded a Great American Main Street Walk .
Once down on their luck , these historic towns have become attractions again . Coronado , California , has more than just its famous namesake hotel going for it . In Frederick , Maryland , it 's hard to believe Carroll Creek Park was originally a flood-control project . New Iberia , Louisiana 's , renaissance has yielded a Great American Main Street Award .