Which U.S. City Matches Your Personality?
Take our free quiz to discover which U.S. city matches your personality — from ambitious New York to easygoing Austin, historic Charleston to offbeat Portland. Answer 7 quick questions and get your perfect city match, plus what to do when you go.
How One Museum Turned Beacon Into the Hudson Valley's Coolest Small City
A dead factory town revived by a world-class art museum, Beacon, New York pairs a mile-long Main Street, mountain hiking, and a 90-minute train to Manhattan into one of the Hudson Valley's hottest destinations.
How Paducah Paid Artists a Dollar a House and Became a UNESCO City
A riverfront Kentucky city that lured artists with one-dollar homes and became one of only nine UNESCO Creative Cities in America, Paducah pairs a quilt-and-crafts legacy with a walkable arts downtown.
Where Should You Live in the U.S.?
Take our free quiz to find out where you should live in the U.S. Answer 7 quick questions about cost, climate, career, and lifestyle, and get matched to the American city that fits you — from Austin to Raleigh to Portland, Maine — with the honest trade-offs of each.
The 5 Best Ski-In/Ski-Out Resort Hotels in the U.S.
The 5 best ski-in/ski-out resort hotels in the United States for 2026: The Little Nell in Aspen, Stein Eriksen Lodge and The St. Regis Deer Valley in Utah, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch at Beaver Creek, and Montage Deer Valley — with locations, resorts, and what makes each worth booking.
Inside the Kitchen of One of Cambridge’s Most Acclaimed Chefs
Meet Chef Sean Lizotte of Henrietta's Table at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from his pre-dawn kitchen routine to the seasonal, farm-to-table dishes he loves to cook.
Which European City Matches Your Personality?
Take our free quiz to discover which European city matches your personality — from romantic Paris to creative Lisbon, design-loving Copenhagen to electric Berlin. Answer 7 quick questions and get your perfect city match, plus what to do when you go.
How Easton Turned a River Confluence and a Crayon Factory Into a Comeback
At the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers, Easton, Pennsylvania pairs the nation's top public market, the Crayola factory, a Broadway-caliber theater, and a college downtown into one of the Lehigh Valley's great revivals.
The Mountain Town That Renamed Itself After an Olympic Legend
A Victorian railroad town in a dramatic mountain gorge, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania — the 'Switzerland of America' — pairs preserved 19th-century architecture with world-class outdoor adventure in the Poconos.
How Owego Became One of America's Coolest Small Towns
A picture-perfect riverside downtown, a thriving antiques and boutique scene, and small-town charm on the Susquehanna have made Owego, New York a Southern Tier gem on the rise.
A Legendary French Chef Takes Over a New England Dining Room — Inside Café Boulud at Mayflower Inn
A first look at Café Boulud’s debut at Mayflower Inn & Spa in Connecticut—explore the new seasonal menu, dining experience, and why it’s drawing attention now.
The 5 Best Fall Foliage Hotels in New England
The best fall foliage hotels in New England for 2026: the Woodstock Inn in Vermont, White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, the Omni Mount Washington in New Hampshire, and the Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe — each with a spectacular restaurant.
How Lancaster Became a Food-and-Arts City in the Heart of Amish Country
America's oldest farmers market, a nationally noticed food and arts scene, and a remarkably diverse, walkable downtown have made Lancaster, Pennsylvania one of the most surprising small cities in the country.
How Oneonta, the City of the Hills, Became a College-Town Draw
Two colleges, a walkable Main Street, the birthplace of baseball nearby, and rolling Catskill-foothill scenery have made Oneonta, New York a rising small city in the state's heart.
How the Birthplace of Aviation Is Engineering Its Own Comeback
The birthplace of flight and home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio pairs an aerospace-and-AI economy, a reviving downtown, and Midwest affordability into one of the region's most underrated cities.
The Most French City in America Is Hiding in Rhode Island
A mill city with the deepest Franco-American roots in the country, Woonsocket, Rhode Island pairs a distinctive heritage, a walkable historic downtown, and real affordability near Providence and Boston.
How Corning, the Crystal City, Became a Small-Town Gem
A world-class glass museum, a Fortune 500 anchor, one of America's most beautiful town squares, and Finger Lakes wine country have made Corning, New York a small-town destination on the rise.
How Putnam, Connecticut's Quiet Corner, Turned Antiques Into a Comeback
A former mill town reborn as an antiques and arts destination, Putnam, Connecticut pairs a walkable riverfront downtown, a growing food scene, and rural New England value in the state's Quiet Corner.
How the Electric City Is Powering Its Own Revival
A coal-and-railroad city reinventing itself for the remote-work era, Scranton, Pennsylvania pairs a revitalized downtown, real affordability, and outdoor access within two hours of New York City.
How Pittsfield Became the Cultural Capital of the Berkshires
A GE factory town reborn as an arts city, Pittsfield, Massachusetts pairs professional theatre, a walkable cultural district, and Berkshire recreation with some of the most affordable homes in the state.
