Directly north of Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami Springs is a city that sprang up overnight in the 1920s. More than a century later the golf course at the core of the planned development is still going strong. Elsewhere you can find a lot of other clues from those early days. One is the home …
This maritime town on the east bank of the Thames River is home to the United States Navy’s primary East Coast submarine base. A big chunk of Groton’s population is employed either at the base or at General Dynamics Electric Boat, the navy’s main submarine builder. So I reckon it’s no shock that Groton should …
Even to the uninitiated, Hamden is a name that may already ring a bell. This northern suburb of New Haven often ranks highly on lists of America’s most liveable towns. I’m smitten with the sense of community in Hamden, which you’ll witness at Town Center Park. It’s an idyllic venue for farmers’ markets, free concerts, …
By Long Island Sound, along the lower reaches of the Saugatuck River lies one of the richest towns of its size in the United States. Westport has an artistic pedigree and the sort of sophisticated downtown that I would never expect from a town of just 27,000. Actor Paul Newman moved to Westport in the …
The town of Enfield is in the very north of Connecticut, right against the Massachusetts state line on the east bank of the Connecticut River. Enfield is a rather quiet place, with an idyllic Town Green and historic district. Most of the commerce is clustered on a strip mall along Hazard Avenue, while there’s much …
Visiting this upscale island paradise, I had to remind myself that I was 15 minutes from downtown Miami. Bookended by a state park and sprawling county park, Key Biscayne feels a lot more secluded than it really is. To the south is Cape Florida, commanded by a lighthouse that has stood here for 200 years. …
The longest coastline of any settlement in Connecticut is found at this city, West of New Haven and bounded by the Housatonic River. What surprises me is just how varied Milford’s shoreline can be, at the bird-rich Charles Island and Milford Point or sandy stretches like Walnut Beach. The entire shore is primed for outdoor …
The oldest city in the United States has been continuously inhabited since 1565. St. Augustine is as pretty as it is old, and I could spend whole days under the spell of Castillo de San Marcos or the Colonial Quarter. More than almost any American city, St. Augustine has a European atmosphere. You can feel …
I doubt there are many places on planet Earth that feel quite like Florida city. This is the southernmost city in the United States, not on an island. Florida City is the final stop before US 1 takes to the water and visits the Keys. By the highway are shopping centers, charming roadside attractions, eateries, …
Covering just 4.5 square miles, Holly Hill is a quiet, mostly residential city between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. Holly Hill sits on the Halifax River, and there’s a picturesque waterfront park where you can catch the sunrise, take a picnic or launch a boat. The majority of Holly Hill’s businesses can be found on …