Best Mid-Sized Cities in the PNW for Public Pools Regardless of whether it is oppressingly hot or depressingly cold, a visit to your local pool is a fun distraction for kids and adults alike. Some of you prefer that your city have a good parks and recreation department. Most large cities will have lots of…
Best Mid-Sized Cities in the Southwest for Art Galleries Regardless of whether you are traveling or relocating, for those who are always on the lookout for your next great piece of art, having a selection of art galleries is a must. Large cities are typically a safe bet for finding a wide variety of galleries,…
Best mid-sized towns in the PNW for Music Participating in a band, orchestra, or choir is a rite of passage for many schoolchildren. Even as kids move on to college, there are almost always groups available to join so allow them to continue to be involved in music on a college campus. After college is…
Best Mid-Sized Cities in the SW for Art Regardless of whether you are traveling or relocating, for those who are always on the lookout for your next great piece of art, having a selection of art galleries is a must. Large cities are typically a safe bet for finding a wide variety of galleries,…
Mid-sized towns for those who hate humidity Just ask anyone in the south, eastern seaboard, or the midwest about humidity. They know what it is. Every meteorologist, and every weather app, along with temperature, will state the relative humidity. As the humidity rises, it will go from feeling comfortable to sticky to downright oppressive. The…
Great mid-sized towns in the Mountain West for water enthusiasts For those of you who own boats and other watercraft, access to water is a given need. Many people just like having water resources nearby. Rivers, lakes, the beach – any of these can make for a fun and relaxing day for the…
Best Mid-sized Cities in the NE for Public Transportation For many folks looking to relocate, good public transportation in a city isn’t just a desire, it is a necessity. Public transportation is a given in most large metropolitan areas. You’ll have 7 days a week bus service, light rail, and even a nearby major…
Small towns to weather climate change There is a new term that has come into use in recent years: climate refugees. These are people relocating across the US for one reason and one reason only, to find a milder climate. With heat waves, floods, droughts, and fires on the rise everywhere, many are specifically looking…
Best mid-sized towns in the PNW for brewpubs Craft beer now represents over 25% of total beer sales in the United States. Unlike the big brewers, many craft brewers have opened brewpubs right where they make their beer, allowing patrons to see the beer being brewed as they enjoy their dinner and sometimes even…
Best small towns in the NE for dog lovers As so many people own dogs, many cities across the country are making dog parks a part of their overall master park plans. Having a wide variety of parks and trails to take your pooch to is important, but for most dog owners out there,…
Best mid-sized towns in the SW for public parks Public parks are a critical element for creating livable cities by bringing a little bit of the country into a city. Parks can revitalize neighborhoods, provide a place for families and kids to socialize and play, and give residents a place to get some relief from…
Best southeast cities for music aficionados “Where should we go tonight?” That question stumps the best of us from time to time. Deciding on something to do can be tough, sometimes because there are too many choices and other times because there are not enough. It’s hard to go wrong with live music. Whether it is…
Best mid-sized towns in the midwest for art scenes Art is big business today. You can go on Google, type in “landscape painting for sale” and thousands of choices come up. Amazon even has an “under $50” category. If you are looking for something that wasn’t made in a factory, there is no better place…
Best small towns in the SE for boutique shopping Boutique shops offer a wonderful shopping alternative to malls, big box stores, or shopping online. Boutique shops come in all flavors, from children’s clothing to local arts and crafts to custom furniture. They can provide a much more intimate shopping experience and in most…
Best 3 mid-sized towns in the Mountain West for Foodies Even folks who love to cook enjoy going out and letting someone else cook for them on occasion. It’s pretty easy to find restaurant reviews online, but it is much harder to figure out what cities or towns you might want to move to…
Best three small towns in the NW Region for Coffee Lovers | The Northwestern United States is well known for its coffee obsession. It is part of the west coast culture. For coffee lovers, big cities almost always have at least a few good coffee shops, but in small towns (under 10,000 in population) it…
Best small towns in Oregon It is hard to try to figure out where to live in the US. Everyone has a different idea of what the best means. Someone in their 20s might have different needs than a retiree. Oregon is filled with small towns that vary in size. Some of our favorite…
Top three small towns with good park space Some people are all about nature in their cities or towns. They might not be avid hikers, dedicated hunters, or enjoy fishing, but greenspace is essential to many people. We are not alone in our love for all things green. Across the US, many big and small…
Best Mid-Sized Towns in the Midwest for Live Theater Maybe you loved going to Hamilton or watching a local production of the Nutcracker. Some of you love theater but don’t want to live in a big city. Live theater venues can have a profound effect on cities large and small alike. Popular shows…
