Downtown San Jose may be the central business district of the city and one of the biggest technological hubs in Silicon Valley, but that doesn’t mean it’s all work and no play there. The district has been through an era of redevelopment spanning several decades and has evolved as a modern environment with first-class social …
Considered a suburb of the much larger City of Tucson, South Tucson is a separate municipality with a population of slightly more than 5,000 residents. South Tucson and Tucson are in southern Pima County, and South Tucson is often referred to as “The Pueblo Within a City.” Not surprisingly, the city is full of Mexican …
The County Seat of Gila County, Arizona, Globe was founded as a mining camp in the 1870s. Initially, the inhabitants mined for silver but that ceased before the end of the 19th century, to be replaced by more profitable copper mining. Its population of 7,500 is still involved in mining but increasingly in tourism as …
With its rich pioneer and Native American history, stunning scenery, and wonderful summer weather, the town of Snowflake is a popular destination for retirees, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the American southwest. Due to its relative remoteness and often harsh winter weather, the best times to visit are in spring and summer, …
Downtown Minneapolis is a district of the city of Minneapolis dominated by architecturally renowned tower blocks and flanked by a stretch of the even more famous Mississippi River. Totaling six distinct neighborhoods which together receive around thirty million visitors a year, there’s no shortage of activities and entertainment in Downtown Minneapolis. Navigate the Mississippi aboard …
Located in the northwest portion of Maricopa County on the border with Yavapai County, Wickenburg and the surrounding area were part of Mexico until the Gadsden Treaty was signed in 1848, ending the Mexican-American War and ceding large portions of land to the United States. Until the early part of the 20th century, much of …
Located in Phoenix’s west Valley near Avondale and Litchfield Park, Tolleson is a town of nearly 7,000 residents in Arizona’s Maricopa County. Though it’s surrounded by many ever-expanding municipalities full of new neighborhoods and shopping malls, the old town of Tolleson hasn’t lost individuality and charm. If you’re not familiar with the southwest, a walk …
As an adventurer with a passion for travel and exploration, I couldn’t help but be intrigued by Winslow, Arizona. The mention of this small city in Navajo County often evokes a sense of familiarity among music-lovers, thanks to its prominent reference in the iconic Eagles hit, “Take it Easy.” Located along the famous Route 66, …
Sedona is at the bottom end of Oak Creek Canyon, close to Flagstaff, Arizona. It is in a region where there has been human life for more than 10,000 years. In those days, the population was composed of hunter-gatherers who then began basic farming. The Spanish then arrived in the 16th century on an expedition …
If you’re going to Downtown Tampa, then you are in for a good time. The Downtown neighborhood of Tampa is one and a third square miles crammed full of fantastic things to do. Downtown Tampa is fronted on two sides by water, the Hillsborough River on the west and Tampa Bay to the south, and …