Boston might be Massachusetts' main attraction, but the state has a multitude of endearing small towns that are just as special. Spread between the region's stunning capes and up into the hills, each town has a wealth of cultural and historical landmarks that delve into New England's fascin...
Located in Washington County, Arkansas, the small town of Goshen is considered to be the wealthiest in the state. One of the main reasons for this is likely ahigh level of education. It is one of the most educated towns in the state, with 48% of the population holding a bachelor's de...
Smithsonian Magazine recently released its fourth annual list of the 20 Best Small Towns to Visit. The following presents their selections, which were based on factors like the number of historical attractions, as well as events or exhibits that might make it particularly worthwhile to visit in 20...
French Acadians first founded a settlement on the southwestern tip of the Nova Scotia peninsula in the mid 17th century, called Tebouque. Settlers from New England, however, arrived during the Seven Years War and named a nearby site after the town they came from in Massachusetts: Yarmouth. ...
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“america’s foodiest small towns.” it is also home to several nationally acclaimed restaurants, including a southern season, mama’s dip, and crook’s corner. getting around town to explore such venues is easy, thanks to the city’s public transit system. in fact, it is the largest ...
UPDATE, April 11, 2014:Several readers ofThe 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014have complained that the Chautauqua attractions we focused on are provided by the private, non-profit Chautauqua Institution, which charges fees to attend events or visit the historic grounds during the summer. Thi...
forests—here are the 55 most beautiful small towns in america. photo: marek uliasz / alamy stock photo 1/55 rocheport, missouri two hours from both kansas city and st. louis, this tiny town along the katy trail, and whose name means “rocky port” in french, was once a trading post ...
Healdsburg, California (pop 11,500)– Riverfront town, fun for the whole family. Williamsburg, Va (pop 15,200)– Great history and shopping in this charming town. Woods Hole, Massachusetts (pop 800)– Charming cape-cod fishing village. Road trip, anyone? -The Alternative Daily...
College towns, likeIowa City, make great places to retire thanks to an abundance of sporting events, lectures and artistic performances. There are also on-campus art galleries and museums, like theUniversity of Iowa Museum of Natural History. In Iowa City, you’ll find a low crime rate and ...