This college town in North Carolina is often called a “town within a park” because of its picturesque setting. Chapel Hill is a pioneer in higher education as home to the first public university to be established in the United States, the University of North Carolina. Like many of the b...
Best Small-Town GetawaysThe article reviews several small towns in the southern U.S. as vacation spots, including Highlands, North Carolina, Fernandina Beach, Florida, and St. Michaels, Maryland.Black, James TSouthern Living
Quaint villages outside New York City and Florida boating towns are among the best small towns for retirees, Stacker found from
Where art meets nature, this quirky small town in Alaska is a must-see for everyone visiting the state. As the jumping off point to Denali, it is a perfect place for those wanting to connect with the wild, but the downtown is also lovely. Enjoy the art galleries, breweries, and histor...
American literature is spangled with small towns from Alabama (“To Kill a Mockingbird”) to the state of Washington (“Twilight”). Many well-known Americans are proud of their small-town roots. Taylor Swift spent part of her childhood in the Borough of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania (pop. 11,000...
If you are looking for the small-town vibe, Davidson, NC, ranks well on our list, followed by Concord, NC. These towns are close to Charlotte so you can have a night on the town without driving a few hours. Interested in seeing how your favorite North Carolina city ranked? Read on ...
This beloved teen drama takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as it follows the lives of half-brothers and their friends in a small North Carolina town. With unforgettable characters and heartwarming storylines, this series perfectly captures the highs and lows of growing up. Premiered: S...
when it was founded as North Carolina School of the Arts by the North Carolina General Assembly. The visionary for the institute was Vittorio Giannini, who with the help of Governor Terry Sanford and other notables was able to set the institute up. It held its first classes in the year ...
This small town is known as the home ofMt. Marcy, the highest peak in theAdirondacks, so it's not surprising that it offers some of the most breathtaking views of the region. Of course, it only gets more beautiful in the fall when the mountains are alive with rich fall color. ...