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The Best 5 Holiday Shopping Towns in the US

December 14, 2016

Liz Naughton

635

Suburbs

Time to Get Your Holiday Shopping Done! No reason to panic, but time is running out. Christmas is coming and have you started your Christmas shopping? Feel like you need a change of venue for some inspiration? Bored with your local choices and feeling uninspired? I may be able to help you out with that. […]

Revealed: the 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family In the US

Fall is Here: Visit America’s Top Ten Country Fairs

September 16, 2016

Alan Lee

102

Suburbs

What Is a Country Fair? In the US, fall is the season that is most associated with the harvest, making the season one of the most popular times for country fairs as well. Like their name suggests, country fairs are local events that provide residents with an annual chance to show off some of their […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Making Champions – The 6 States with the Most Olympic Athletes

August 9, 2016

Jane Saxon

160

Cities

The Olympics have begun. Every time I check the news I see a report on the US medal count. It seems like we’re doing well so far. Actually, we almost always do well. And that‘s because of our fabulous athletes. Talk about dedication – they give their lives over to their sports, training, planning, preparing […]

Revealed: the 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family In the US

Great Beers of the Great Lake States

August 3, 2016

Jamie Stewart

Suburbs

We’ve moved from New England to the Great Lakes for our most recent beer tour. The great lakes may not be on the top of your beer making regions list, but maybe after this article, it should be. Great Lake Brewers embody the character of their region and proudly imbue this into their craft of […]

These Are, Hands Down, the 10 Best Cities to Live In Michigan

This Is the Best Downtown In the Midwest

April 15, 2016

Steve Elliot

859

College Towns

Downtown Evanston, Illinois, has a high concentration of “creator” types, from artists and engineers, to technology designers and researchers. Downtown Evanston offers a safe and walkable environment that’s packed with entertainment options and small, sustainable businesses. With Northwestern University and gorgeous Lake Michigan views, culture galore, and social and economic diversity make Evanston the best […]

Discover the Top 10 Hidden Gem Cities In the US

Here are the 10 Safest Cities In America

April 3, 2016

Aimee Bates

556

Cities

Safety is the first priority, right? Everyone wants the finer things life has to offer. Love, comfort, and maximum safety definitely top everyone’s list. Whether you are looking for a new place to begin your career, to raise a family, or to simply add to your likely already extensive bucket-list for traveling, finding a safe […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Discover the Top 10 Hidden Gem Cities In the US

April 1, 2016

Michael Webster

918

Cities

When people are deciding where to live in the United States, several larger cities come to mind; New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin. As the dominating presence of these cities looms within our collective conscience, there are plenty of other alluring, awe-inspiring, underrated cities deserving of attention. Whether you choose to visit a new destination in the […]

These Are, Hands Down, the 10 Best Cities to Live In Michigan

Discover America’s 10 Best Main Streets

March 11, 2016

Kerri Ponder

1.29K

Suburbs

Main street… nearly every single town across America has one and often times, they’re at the heart of many, if not all, community activities. Most main streets are lined with the same types of buildings, housing an assortment of businesses and nightlife. At first glance, during the early morning or late afternoon hours, the main […]