This historic shore town on Long Island Sound has more than 20 monuments on the National Register of Historic Places. You’ll see a few along the Route 146 Scenic Drive. This beautiful road breaks away from I-95 for a circuitous trip through rural and coastal Connecticut. Drawing your gaze on the coast are the Thimble …
Located in Maricopa, like the City of Phoenix to the northeast, Gila Bend is on a remote stretch of highway that acts as a major corridor to San Diego and other southern California towns and cities. The town was founded in the 1870s and was purportedly named after a particularly sharp bend in the nearby …
Located in Gila County, Arizona, Miami isn’t a place you’ll likely confuse with its swanky, big-city counterpart in south Florida. Miami is a wonderful example of the iconic southwest desert towns that were largely built on mining and ranching. The town was officially settled in the early 1900s. Though its prosperity has waned over the …
This market town in the north of Nottinghamshire is the jumping off point for the Dukeries, four connected ducal estates. Of these, Clumber Park is a National Trust site, while Thorseby Park and Welbeck Abbey feature museums and galleries. Moments from the town is Creswell Crags, a limestone ravine honeycombed with caves that were inhabited …
A walkable market town, Witney is in lush countryside between the east flank of the Cotswolds and the River Thames. Since the Middle Ages Witney has been distinguished by its woollen blankets, woven using water from the River Windrush, which was claimed to be a secret to their high quality. The blanket industry has all …
Located near Sierra Vista, Huachuca City is a small rural town set amidst some of the most amazing scenery that the vast Sonoran Desert has to offer. Due to its proximity to some of the area’s most revered state and national parks – and to metropolitan Tucson – a visit to Huachuca City is really …
Incorporated in 2005, Star Valley is one of the newest towns in a state largely comprised of cities and towns that have been around for generations. Star Valley is located in the northern portion of Gila County, not far from the larger mining town of Globe, Arizona. The land area managed by the town is …
Located in Arizona’s Coconino County, Fredonia is a small mountain town that had less than 1,500 residents at the time of the last census. Fredonia is considered ‘The Gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.” Northern Arizona is a paradise for artists, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, and no matter …
A New Town in Tyne and Wear, Washington is an assortment of built-up villages, equidistant to the cities of Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham. You can reach all three cities in 20 minutes or so by road, but there’s plenty to keep you occupied in the immediate area. For one thing, Washington is where George Washington’s …
The capital city of the province, St. John’s is also its largest city and happens to be the oldest city in North America! As a result, it has a rich history and played an important role in the development of Canada. St. John’s is a cultural hub, and this, combined with its rich history, has …