Salado, Texas Once a College Town, Today Charming, Rustic Salado is a Favorite with Artists and Weekend Vacationers Along dusty Interstate 35 on the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country, the charming village of Salado is a diamond in the rough. It started out as a college town in the 1850s and was a […]
Mesilla, New Mexico Once Home to Outlaws and Revolutionaries, Mesilla is a Charming, Touristy Town with Interesting Architecture, Great Restaurants and Fun Shops The quaint little town of Mesilla is in southern New Mexico, near the Organ Mountains just outside of Las Cruces, and it has a rich and colorful past, becoming part of the
Bisbee, Arizona Once a Mining Town and Now Stuck in Time, Quirky Bisbee is Popular with Tourists and Artists Ringed by the Mule mountains 5,550 feet above sea level and along the U.S./Mexico border in southeastern Arizona, rustic Bisbee is a step back in time. It started out as a mining town in the 1880s
Manteo, North Carolina A Secluded Little Waterfront Village on the Outer Banks, Manteo Has an Artsy Downtown, a Boardwalk and Nearby Oceanside Beaches On North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks’ island of Roanoke, this charming, secluded waterfront village curves around quiet Shallowbag Bay. It dates from the late 1800s and is named after a Croatan chief
Harrisonburg, Virginia Tucked in the Lush Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg Has an Artsy, Collegiate Vibe and an Inviting, Walkable Downtown Harrisonburg sits in north central Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, about two hours southwest of Washington, D.C. It started out in the late-1700s and today is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. It often
Five Theatrical Towns With a Touch of Campiness Some American towns share a special kind of theatricality—places where everyday life feels staged, where events lean into spectacle, and where the local culture embraces a touch of exaggeration. They invite visitors to step into a role, suspend disbelief, and enjoy the show. These five towns in
Portland, Maine Rich New England History, a Charming Old Port Area, an Artsy Vibe and Scenic Beaches Await in Picturesque Portland Portland, once home to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, sits along Maine’s southern coast and brims with history, character and authenticity. Dating from 1633, it has spent most of its days as a seaport, a
Santa Fe, New Mexico Sophisticated Santa Fe Boasts a Rich Heritage, Top Notch Restaurants, Unique Architecture and a Hint of Mysticism Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is a favorite with artists, foodies and historians as well as retirees. It’s the oldest capital city in the United States and a somewhat remote place, sitting high in
Five Towns Brimming with Art Galleries Where Art is a Part of Everyday Life All across the United States, small towns have become havens for sculptors, painters and other artists. From desert landscapes to lakeside villages, these communities have thriving art scenes—often boasting an impressive number of galleries and studios. Saugatuck, Michigan Once a thriving
Tubac, Arizona Retirees Enjoy Rich Southwestern Heritage, Plenty of Sunshine and a Low Key Lifestyle in Artsy, Understated Tubac, Arizona The sleepy Village of Tubac is about 50 miles south of Tucson in southern Arizona and was founded as a presidio (fort) by the Spanish in 1752. It was the first European settlement in Arizona,