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5 Best Oktoberfest Locations in the US

September 29, 2016

Alana Armstrong

Suburbs

The German tradition of Oktoberfest has been adopted by American cities all over, and thank goodness! What would we do if we had to fly to Germany every time we wanted to participate in Oktoberfest? German beer and drinking culture has a long history in America, since the first lager beer was brewed in America […]

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

Tailgating at America’s Best Country Music Fests

August 8, 2016

Alana Armstrong

Suburbs

A tailgate party is just like any old party but it’s held in a parking lot, with people gathered around the open tailgate of a vehicle or two. But real tailgating can occur with vehicles that, gasp, don’t even have tailgates. It’s as democratic as its birthplace, the United States. These days, it seems that […]

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

Beer Tasting at America’s Favorite Brew Festivals

July 29, 2016

Liz Naughton

242

Cities

Beer is one of the oldest beverages we enjoy, dating back to at least 5th millennium BC. Chemical tests on pottery show beer was produced 7,000 years ago in what is now Iran. By the 7th century AD, beer was being produced and sold by European monasteries. In 5400 BC Asia began brewing beer in […]

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

Here are the Top Ten Jazz Festivals in the US

July 26, 2016

Alana Armstrong

270

Cities

Jazz, as a musical genre, got its start amid African-American communities during the late 19th and early 20th century. And jazz has been played at many festivals since then. The typical American jazz festival has a few things at its heart: it occurs every year, brings in a variety of talent and types of jazz […]

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

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

Unravel America’s 10 Best Suburbs to Live In

April 1, 2016

Jennifer Bruce

1.31K

Suburbs

Discovering the right suburb to live in can be a very challenging decision to make, especially without proper research. The United States is full of places to live: cities, unique smaller towns and villages that people normally call home. However, there are complicated questions with many – where will you feel at home? Where should you […]

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

These Are the 10 Most Educated Cities in the US

March 13, 2016

Nikki Newman

852

Cities

Pursuing an advanced degree in some cities is part of pursuing the American dream; more students are choosing to continue living in the cities they graduate from. With so many 18-24 year old students striving towards two and four year degrees, we are seeing that these same students are choosing to stay in the cities […]

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

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

March 12, 2016

Michael Webster

1.51K

Suburbs

When choosing to live in a city to raise a family, many seemingly great options present themselves. Cities with lower crime rates and more artistic & cultural vibrancy are good places to start. Parents often avoid living in cities that exclusively attract young retired professionals, instead focusing on the quality of the public education. Families […]

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

Discover the 10 Best Small Towns In America

March 7, 2016

Alana Armstrong

508

Suburbs

Sometimes the biggest things can happen in the smallest of towns. Small towns are so significantly opposite to major cities; such locales are replete with crowded populations, technology-driven markets, and perhaps lacking a sense of individualism that comes with historic, bustling individualistic livelihoods so frequently associated with small towns. It was not easy to compile a list highlighting […]

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

Why This One Minnesota City Is Unusually Beloved By Its Residents

March 7, 2016

Dyan Zammataro

12.11K

Cities

One of the most beloved cities in the entire midwest, Rochester, MN was first established in 1855 as a stagecoach stop where horses could be watered and visitors could rest on the long ride between Saint Paul and Dubuque. But it wasn’t until the railroad arrived almost a decade later that new businesses took hold […]

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

How This One Minnesota College Is Changing the Future of Liberal Arts Culture

March 7, 2016

Nikki Newman

4.76K

College Towns

If you’re looking for a top college that offers an ivy-league level education, is LGBTQ friendly, has a big go-green initiative and has been voted several times as one of the leading national liberal arts colleges, you may want to check out Macalester College, as they are changing the culture in what you would typically […]