Places And Travel
10 Best Towns In Wisconsin To Retire Comfortably
Wisconsin offers a unique mix of natural beauty, affordability, friendly communities, and quality healthcare, perfect for a comfortable retirement
11 Best Towns In The United States For Retirees
Retirees planning to settle down in the United States have plenty of options, and these 11 towns stand out with their amenities and attractions.
9 Best Places To Call Home on the Chesapeake Bay In 2026
Chesapeake Bay towns across Maryland and Virginia, where home values sit below the state figure, from the service base of Cambridge to small Onancock.
11 Most Breathtaking Towns In South Carolina
These South Carolina towns include Beaufort's moss-draped waterfront, Aiken's gardens, and the salt marshes of Pawleys Island.
9 Small Towns in The Finger Lakes with the Best Downtowns
9 Finger Lakes towns in New York with walkable downtowns, from the It's a Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls to Pulteney Square in Hammondsport.
Why Hawk Mountain Sees Thousands Of Raptors Every Fall
A 300-mile ridge turns wind into an escalator, and about 18,000 raptors ride it past Hawk Mountain every autumn. Why they come, and how the count began in 1934
8 Stress-Free Connecticut Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Slow down on your next weekend retreat with Connecticut River walks in Essex, plus Washington’s Hollister House Garden and historic inns.
10 Small Towns on Florida's Emerald Coast With the Best Downtowns
Florida's Emerald Coast is home to small towns whose downtowns range from Seaside's planned square to Destin's working harbor and Panama City's mural walls.
Why New England's Fall Colors Beat Europe's
Why are New England's fall colors more vivid than Europe's? A surprising ice-age quirk left Europe mostly yellow while New England kept its fiery reds.
9 Best Towns In Pennsylvania For A Two-Day Recharge
Nine Pennsylvania towns small enough to park once and walk, from Doylestown's concrete castles to Bedford's mineral springs and Wellsboro's gas-lit Main Street.
9 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Ohio
Small towns in Ohio, from Yellow Springs to Marietta and Athens, offer sternwheeler cruises, a Swiss festival, state park trails, and quirky local shops.
7 Best Places To Experience Fall In Georgia
Georgia, the "Peach State," is a top fall destination in the South: experience fruit-picking, vibrant fall foliage, festivals, and majestic State Parks.
8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Great Lakes
Walkable brick downtowns that run straight down to the water make these eight small towns the prettiest main streetscapes on the whole Great Lakes.
10 Off-The-Grid North Carolina Towns To Visit In 2026
From Nantahala old-growth to an island with no bridge, these 10 North Carolina towns put real distance between you and the nearest paved road.
The National Parks Where Sea Otters Still Live
Sea otters live in six of America's 63 national parks — four in Alaska plus Olympic and Channel Islands. Where the populations stand and where to see them.
9 Offbeat Portugal Towns To Visit In 2026
Portugal's nine oddest small towns: granite-swallowed Monsanto, schist-built Piódão, marble-paved Estremoz, and the cowbell Carnival of Podence.
10 Most Charming Town Squares In Hawaii
From Kalakaua Park in Hilo to Dole Park on Lanai, these Hawaii town squares still host the parades, markets and lei drapings.
2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In New Zealand
These 11 New Zealand small towns pair Oamaru's Victorian whitestone streets and Raglan's black sand surf with fresh Greenshell mussels in Havelock.
11 Best Downtowns on the Pacific Coast
These downtowns highlight the best of the Pacific Coast's timeless charm for travelers seeking walkable, beautiful destinations with fewer crowds.
The 7 Least-Crowded Towns In California To Catch Fall Foliage
With its milder weather, smaller crowds, and gorgeous foliage, California is home to many towns to experience the beautiful fall season without the crowds.
9 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Florida
Florida’s most adorable small towns offer mermaid shows, historic streets, coastal seafood, and quirky museums far beyond the major theme parks.
This Great Lakes Town Dives Into Maritime Heritage
This Great Lakes Town Dives Into Maritime Heritage in Alpena, Michigan, where Thunder Bay's Shipwreck Alley hides scores of wrecks beneath Lake Huron.
12 Overlooked Towns In Michigan Worth Visiting
The 11 towns are some of the most overlooked destinations in Michigan and are worth visiting. From coastal views to historic museums, they have it all.
The Poorest County In America
According to census data, the poorest county in the United States is Oglala Lakota county in South Dakota, Native American land.
7 Most Neighborly Towns In Washington
Neighborly Washington towns welcome visitors with waterfront parks, local museums, and inviting taprooms amid memorable scenery.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In North Carolina
In North Carolina, the view is what costs. Eight inland river towns keep the historic downtowns and drop the price, all well under the state median.
The National Parks With The Largest Trees By Volume
Not all trees come equally sized. Certain species can grow to heights which dwarf just about every other living thing on the planet. Here are the largest.
The Best Small Towns in Texas for a Weekend Retreat
Texas offers diverse vacation spots, including big cities, small towns, beaches, and historic sites, ideal for various weekend retreats.
Why Bald Cypress Can Live With Their Roots Underwater
Bald cypress trees spend half the year with roots underwater. Aerated root tissue, cypress knees, rot-resistant heartwood and buttressed trunks explain how.
11 Romantic Small Towns In Southern California For A 3-Day Weekend
Small towns across Southern California, from coastal Laguna Beach to desert Borrego Springs and Danish Solvang, make easy romantic three-day weekends.
8 Nicest Small Towns In The Rockies
Did you know there are parts of the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico and even Canada? Learn about that and more in this fascinating list.
12 Ideal Ohio Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ohio has 12 towns built for a 3-day weekend in 2026, with canal boats in Coshocton, a sternwheeler in Marietta, and Lake Erie beaches at Vermilion.
The Tallest Roller Coasters In The United States
Few experiences feel more quintessentially American than riding a roller coaster in the middle of summer. Here are the tallest ones in the United States.
8 Cute Small Town Drives In Minnesota
Minnesota's small-town drives run from the Mississippi bluffs at Wabasha to the North Shore at Grand Marais, eight routes built for unhurried afternoons.
The Only National Parks Where Wolverines Have Survived
Discover six U.S. national parks where wolverines still survive, roaming some of the country’s wildest and most remote landscapes.
The Most Underrated Towns In Indiana
Eight underrated Indiana towns, from Charlestown's abandoned riverside amusement park to Crawfordsville's rotating jail and Metamora's wooden aqueduct.
Six Classic Americana Downtowns In The United States
Six American downtowns where the Americana is real: granite storefronts in Mount Airy, a post-fire brick district in Ellensburg, and root beer in Van Wert.
The Most Dangerous Mountain Pass Road In America
Seventy avalanche chutes, no guardrails, 23-foot widths, open all winter. The Million Dollar Highway, and why the death toll you have read is wrong.
7 Ideal Arizona Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Plan a three-day Arizona escape to Sedona, Page, and other destinations that feature everything from ghost tours to canyon railway trips.
6 Most Rattlesnake Infested Areas on Florida's Emerald Coast
Florida's Emerald Coast, from Eglin Air Force Base to Point Washington State Forest: six places where eastern diamondback and pygmy rattlesnakes live.