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Christmas Celebrations at America’s Top Ten Living Museums

November 28, 2016

Liz Naughton

309

Suburbs

Hunting for Christmas Past Starlit skies and candlelit paths, no cars, fresh air, wreaths and garland made with local greens and fruit in doorways and on window sills. The smell of cinnamon, cloves, ginger and a wood fire fill the air. Town folk dressed in period attire walk past. Some stop, chat and provide insight […]

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

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

How’s the Climate in La Crosse, WI: It’s Great for Business

September 29, 2016

Alana Armstrong

154

Cities

La Crosse is the largest city on the western edge of Wisconsin. It’s a great place to build a home and family, but few know why this unassuming Midwestern city has such a great climate for starting and growing businesses. A Brief History of La Crosse The first European visitors to La Crosse were French […]

9 Amazing People Who Lived In Madison, WI

The Top Eight College Homecoming Celebrations in America

September 7, 2016

Jamie Stewart

1.57K

College Towns

Back in the 1960’s, The Beach Boys had a hit entitled “Be True to Your School”. Part of the lyrics went like this, “…be true to your school now, like you would to your girl or guy, be true to your school now, let your colors fly…”. To me, these lyrics define the meaning of […]

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

240

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

The Top Ten Most Peculiar Festivals in the US

July 6, 2016

Jamie Stewart

388

Suburbs

It’s Summer and soon to be Fall and that means that Festivals of all kinds are kicking off in the US. Festivals are a time to get together, to party and to have fun. You can find all sorts of festivals this summer near to where you live and some that are worth traveling to […]

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

Foraging at America’s Farmers’ Markets: Our Top 5

July 1, 2016

Jamie Stewart

2.19K

Cities

Off to the Market. Visiting farmers’ markets has become a popular pastime with people from many different walks of life. People seem to feel that food from a farmers’ market is better for you, as well as less expensive, and buying it helps to keep the American tradition of farm fresh alive. I know I […]

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

Discover the 10 Best Small Towns In America

March 7, 2016

Alana Armstrong

506

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

9 Amazing People Who Lived In Madison, WI

March 7, 2016

Skye McDaniel

374

Cities

Oh how I love Madison, Wisconsin; it is truly a city that possesses a sublimely quaint combination of the traditional with cosmopolitan beauty. As the capital of the state, it is a bustling hub of cultural activity. In fact, Madison is recognized across the state for its “museum mile,” a region of the city rife […]