In sparsely populated Windham County, the small town of Plainfield is made up of the four villages of Plainfield, Moosup, Wauregan and Central Village. Safe to say that activities in this quiet part of Connecticut are rural and outdoors, like woodland hikes in rare swamp habitats, visits to farms with corn mazes and fishing at …
This town on the west bank of the Connecticut River may be sleepy and rural but has some blockbuster attractions a moment or two away. Six Flags New England is over the state line in Agawam and is stacked with DC licensed rides, while the New England Air Museum highlights the massive contribution this region …
The town of Tolland got its name in 1715 and is the seat for Tolland County, which takes up a big chunk of northeastern Connecticut. In the past Tolland was vested with administrative and judicial roles, signs of which are still here on the picturesque Town Green. Tolland has an active historical society, opening centuries-old …
This agricultural town in north-central Connecticut is on the eastern lip of the Connecticut River Valley. In Ellington you can hike up Soapstone Mountain in Shenipsit State Forest for vistas that cover a whole tranche of southern New England. The town has its own airport, which is licensed for skydiving and just the place to …
For much of its existence dating back to the latter years of the 19th century, the land in and around Fullerton was largely dedicated to agriculture. The weather and soil are perfect for growing a variety of citrus fruits like Valencia oranges and grapefruit, but over the years, its economy has transitioned to one based …
Located in the north-central metro Denver area between Westminster to the southwest and Thornton to the southeast, Broomfield is a city of about 55,000 residents that resides in the county of the same name. Though it’s close enough to its big-city neighbor to the south to make day trips convenient and popular options, Broomfield is …
Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River is the eclectic and beautiful city of New Orleans in Louisiana. Also known as the ‘Big Easy’, this fascinating city is world-renowned for its exciting nightlife, vibrant live music scene, and exotic cuisine. With a mixture of French and American cultures, there is so much to explore …
Although it’s a relatively newly-developed area, the population of Parker, which is situated in Douglas County, is steadily growing, with a current population of around 50,000. This could very well be because the town, which is officially a suburb of Denver, is said to be one of the best places to live in Colorado. Parker …
Fountain is a small city in central Colorado’s El Paso County that’s located along the Interstate 25 corridor between Denver to the north and Pueblo to the south. With a population of just slightly more than 25,000 residents, it’s brimming with quaint and historic western charm, and it’s most popular for its natural beauty and …
The largest and oldest city in South Carolina, Charleston is a charming place to visit that has a sophisticated old-South feel and look to it. Founded all the way back in 1670, its historic downtown lies on a peninsula between two rivers and boasts lots of beautiful old buildings and cobbled lanes. In addition to …