The city of Portland is the largest in the state of Oregon. At the beginning of the 20th century the city was known to be one of the most dangerous port cities in the world with organized crime and racketeering being common place. This reputation is now in the past and the city has been …
Oklahoma City is the largest city and capital of the state of Oklahoma. The city actually lies in the middle of an active oil field so there are oil Derricks spread throughout the city. The summer months are normally hot and humid which can at times lead to prolonged periods of drought. The city has …
The City of Baltimore is the largest in the state of Maryland and the largest independent city in the United States. There is a huge amount of history behind this fantastic city and approximately one in three buildings is listed on the National register which is more than any other city in the country. Baltimore …
Nashville is the capital of the state of Tennessee and it sits along the banks of the Cumberland River. Nashville picked up the nickname ‘Music City’ due to its long and exciting musical history, as you go around the city you will notice the great music venues that are situated here. The city was founded …
The City of Chino can be found in San Bernardino County, California and is accessible from the Chino Valley and Pomona Freeways. The city is not an obvious tourist destination but the ease of access for travelers and the city’s two unusual, but fascinating, aircraft collections make a journey worthwhile. Chino and the surrounding area …
Chula Vista means ‘beautiful sunset’ and this city is full of many beautiful things to see and do. The city, located in California, is home to a quarter of a million people and is statistically one of the safest places to live in the U.S. The weather here is great all year round and there …
Located in north-central California is the city of Stockton. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and is surrounded by mile after mile of waterway. The cities people embrace any reason to have a party or a festival and lots of annual events help keep this vibrant city exciting. Throughout the years the city …
The city of Irvine is nestled between Loma Ridge at the north and the San Joaquin Hills to the south in the great state of California. The weather is beautiful throughout the year and the city is set in the heart of Orange County. The FBI has ranked Irvine as the “Safest Big City” Making it a fantastic place …
Tucson is located in Pima County in the state of Arizona. It is the second largest city in the state after Phoenix and has a population of over 500,000. It is also home to the University of Arizona and the soul of the Sonoran Desert. The city is in the north of the US-Mexico border …
Located in the quaintly named Maricopa County, Mesa is a city in the state of Arizona and shares a border with the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community. With a population of over 400,000 inhabitants, Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona after Phoenix and Tucson. It is filled with museums, artwork, hiking opportunities, …