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 . Now : More than $ 100 million in investment later , those same blocks are home to a vibrant arts and small business community that 's now listed on the National Register of Historic Places . 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 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 .