Places And Travel
![Historical Galena Town view at Autumn in Illinois. Image credit Nejdet Duzen via Shutterstock](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w600/upload/c7/b8/46/shutterstock-1545033764.jpg)
6 Most Charming River Towns in Illinois
Both the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers have gifted Illinoisans with some of the most serene riverside towns in all of the US.
10 Best Places To Live In Texas
The populous cities are really worth the hype of living large, while smaller towns offer respite amidst a sunny atmosphere and access to boundless outdoors.
![San Antonio](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/6e/6c/35/shutterstock-649148494.jpg)
6 Most Picturesque Tiny Towns In Northern California
From wine country St. Helena to captivating, cliffside Mendocino, there are many tiny locales to discover along the coast, in the forests and the mountains of NorCal
![Sausalito in Marin County. Image credit V_E via Shutterstock](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/2f/ea/de/shutterstock-1390932944-1.jpg)
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Also referred to as the "Quiet Resort," the town of Bethany Beach lies in the US State of Delaware, making up a series of beaches along the state's Atlantic coast.
![Drone photo of Bethany Beach, Delaware](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w300/upload/6a/f8/17/shutterstock-1303792798.jpg)
Montgomery, Alabama
Located on the Gulf Coastal Plain along the southern shores of the Alabama River, the capital city of Montgomery is the state’s second-most populous city.
![Downtown Montgomery, Alabama, skyline.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/69/2e/1b/shutterstock-1192914532.jpg)
The Most Beautiful Rainforests In The United States
With two in Alaska, and several farther south in Washington and Puerto Rico, these magical rainforests possess unique personalities that can only be understood by exploring and learning about them.
![Hoh Rainforest, Washington](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/31/c7/0f/shutterstock-1735855748.jpg)
10 Places On Earth Untouched By Modern Humans
o, if you think you have what it takes to plant a flag in uncharted territories, start here to find out why these ten places on Earth have remained untouched until today.
Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is a 21,000 sq. m park that serves as a connection between the Arts District of Downtown Dallas and the multi-use neighborhoods of Uptown Dalla.
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10 No-Fly Zones From Around The World
It takes a hoard of raw strength to cordon off an entire segment of the stratosphere. That is not a light warning, either; an intrusion of that prohibited airspace or No-Fly zone readily invites a lethal response.
![Wailua Falls in Kauai.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/9e/02/ab/shutterstock-273156107.jpg)
The 10 Most Beautiful Places In Hawaii
These 10 places of striking natural beauty in the state of Hawaii also rank among the top of the most stunning in the world.
![People enjoying a vacation at the beautiful Folly Beach, South Carolina.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/a9/1f/fe/shutterstock-1429762025.jpg)
11 Best Beaches In South Carolina
South Carolina is home to many popular cities, tourist destinations, forested mountains, sea islands, and historical landmarks. But, it is best known for its beautiful beaches.
7 Most Beautiful Cities In Delaware
Dover is a beautiful city where the battle for American independence unfolded, and the American hero Caesar Rodney settled down.
9 Places On Earth Where The Sun Never Sets
There is nothing like the capricious nature of day and night cycles to remind us that we are riding atop a spinning rock through space. Here are nine sunlit summer havens where darkness is on vacation.
America's 10 Most Fascinating Roadside Attractions
For all travelers who trek the United States by vehicle, these attractions are surely worthy of a pit stop, where something for everyone can be found.
![Salvation Mountain, Niland.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w300/upload/a1/cb/70/shutterstock-78797782.jpg)
The 10 Largest Cities In Australia
Sydney is the second largest metropolis in Australia, home to the iconic Opera House, the site of numerous enviable beaches, and pulsing day and night with exuberant energy.
Kitts Hummock, Delaware
Also referred to as Kidd’s Hummock, Kitts Hummock is a small unincorporated community situated on the Delaware Bay in Kent County .
10 Cities That Never Sleep
There are official places around the globe that never sleep. These metropolises, prominent by day, turn into iconic hotspots in the after hours.
![New York City. Editorial credit: Allen.G / Shutterstock.com](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/e2/a4/29/shutterstock-518059507.jpg)
6 Best Attractions to Visit in Waco, Texas
Waco is a big city situated along the Brazos River and Interstate 35 Highway in McLennan County in the US State of Texas.
![A boat sails down the Brazos River with the skyline of Waco, Texas sitting behind.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/96/51/b8/shutterstock-1381865696.jpg)
The 9 Most Forbidden Places In The World
Not exactly tourist destinations, these 9 Forbidden places preserve and fiercely guard their riddles against the average Joe, leaving one to wonder just what exactly is hidden inside.
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Olympia, Washington
Olympia serves as Washington State's capital and the county seat of Thurston County. With a population of 55,605 residents, it is the county's biggest city.
![The City of Olympia in Washington State.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/6b/00/2e/shutterstock-1800742975.jpg)
The 10 Smallest State Capitals In The United States
But although many States and their respective capital cities comprise large populations, several of them host only modest numbers and dimensions.
![Montpelier, Vermont](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/8b/8e/8f/shutterstock-1806910279.jpg)
America's 10 Most Dangerous Cities
The following article looks at the 10 Most Dangerous Cities in the United States, ranked by the highest cost of crime per capita.
![Crime scene](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/8a/70/c2/shutterstock-1357161179.jpg)
![The Galleria, Houston, Texas](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w600/upload/98/73/ee/shutterstock-761841184.jpg)
10 Largest Shopping Malls In America
America's ten largest malls are architectural masterpieces over impressive grounds with unmatched shopping and other experiences that endure and thrive.
These 8 American Cities Could Vanish By 2100
These eight US cities subject to flooding from climate change effects are most likely to disappear by 2100.
10 Most Affordable US Cities To Stretch Your Travel Dollar
The cheapest places to visit and live in the US are good to know if you want to stretch your travel dollar. There are a lot of great places in the US to visit on a budget.
![Aerial view of downtown Irvine, California.](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/f6/c8/e9/shutterstock-1711551943.jpg)
10 Safest Cities In The United States
According to the data from MoneyGeek, the cost of crime per capita in Naperville is $187, with a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 people.
![Aerial view of Atlanta, Georgia](https://www.worldatlas.com/r/w110/upload/8f/7d/15/shutterstock-1196429440.jpg)
7 Most Beautiful Cities In Georgia
From the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coastal Plains and cities like Atlanta and Savannah, the following article looks at the Seven Most Beautiful Cities in Georgia.