Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky and arguably the most interesting and authentic city to visit in the state. Found just an hour to the west of Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, and just half an hour away from the state capital of Frankfort, Lexington is perfectly located to make for a fantastic base …
Arkansas is known as ‘The Natural State’ for good reason. Much of its land area is relatively untouched and is particularly noted for its fascinating geology which includes caverns, sinkholes, towers, and grottos near many of its waterfalls. Ironically, Arkansas is also home to one of the world’s largest corporations: Wal-Mart. With some of the …
Framed by mountains Palmer is found in Matanuska Valley, about 42 miles north east of Anchorage. It is easy to get to by road and is often a stop for tourists when visiting wider Alaska. In 1935 with struggling agriculture un the US, families travelled to the establish the Matanuska Colony and this is where …
Spokane is one of the largest cities to be found in Washington state, on the west coast of the United States of America. Located inland, the city lies at a crossroads in the region, with the border of Idaho to the east, Canada less than one hundred miles to the north, and Seattle three hundred …
Pensacola is found in stunning surroundings on the northwestern coast of Florida, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and just a few miles away from the state border with Alabama. For beach lovers, Pensacola is one of the best destinations to visit in the southern United States, because the shoreline here is absolutely outstanding. Much of …
Downtown Detroit covers an area of just under one and a half square miles and could be considered petite when compared to downtown areas of other major US cities. But be prepared to find interesting and exciting surprises around every corner, because Downtown Detroit is crammed with things to do. The skyline of Downtown Detroit …
Albertville, Alabama was named after Thomas A. Albert, an early settler who arrived to lead the town into prosperity in the mid-1800s. The city was incorporated in 1891, but when a tornado hit in 1908, it almost wiped Albertville out completely. Citizens flocked together to rebuild, and thanks to the nearby Gadsden railroad, relief was …
Oxford, Alabama was founded in the early 1850s, and was so-named Ox-Ford due to the narrow crossing of the local creek. The petite city spreads itself between Calhoun and Talladega Counties, surrounded by lush forests, mountainous hiking trails and tranquil lakes. Oxford boasts a wealth of amenities with museums, performing arts centers and galleries, and …
Nestled on the eastern shores of Mobile Bay, is the charming city of Daphne, Alabama. Dating back to around 9000 BC, this area has been home to Native Americans, English, French, Spanish and American settlers. Daphne is known by locals as ‘Jubilee City’. Jubilees are regular natural phenomenon’s where abundant shellfish appear on the shores …
Pelham is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. Located in the scenic foothills of Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham was named after a courageous officer who served in the American Civil War, John Pelham. At just 20 miles south of bustling Birmingham, Pelham is perfectly placed for …