A chain-store-banning arts village wrapped in nature preserves, Yellow Springs, Ohio pairs a walkable downtown of 60 indie shops, a legendary counterculture, and waterfalls-and-gorges wilderness into one of the Midwest's most distinctive small towns.

A coastal wine-country city about 90 minutes from the U.S. border, Ensenada, Mexico draws Americans with a world-class food-and-wine scene, an established expat community, and a very low cost of living.

World-class art, one of the best mountain-bike trail networks on earth, a booming food scene, and serious corporate money have made Bentonville, Arkansas one of America's most surprising places to visit and live.

A one-square-mile village on the east bank of the Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York pairs a historic Main Street, riverfront parks, and a rail-trail with real affordability minutes from Albany.

Antique carousels, a rising research university, a distinctive food culture, and real affordability have made Binghamton, New York one of the Southern Tier's most surprising comeback cities.

Birthplace of a president, likely origin of the word "OK," and now home to a world-class contemporary art gallery, Kinderhook, New York packs astonishing history and culture into a village of barely 1,200.

A booming Central Coast wine region with Napa-level quality at half the price, Paso Robles, California pairs 250-plus wineries, a walkable downtown, and Central Coast living into one of the state's most sought-after destinations.

Home to the nation's hottest ZIP code, Beverly, Massachusetts pairs a revitalized downtown arts scene, North Shore beaches, and a direct train to Boston into one of New England's most sought-after small cities.

A quintessential New England coastal village on Cape Ann, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts pairs the famous Singing Beach, a walkable historic harbor town, and a direct train to Boston into one of the North Shore's most coveted communities.

World-class arts, powdery Gulf beaches, a walkable downtown, and a wave of new residents have made Sarasota, Florida one of the most sought-after places to visit and live on the Gulf Coast.

Hundreds of murals, world-class museums, a walkable waterfront downtown, and a remote-work boom have transformed St. Petersburg, Florida from a sleepy retirement town into one of the Gulf Coast's hottest cities.

A world-class Gulf Coast city of white-sand beaches, championship golf, and a walkable downtown, Naples, Florida keeps drawing sun-seekers, retirees, and high-net-worth movers to one of Florida's most desirable communities.

The nation's first Gig City turned a faded rail town into one of America's most sought-after places to visit and live. Inside Chattanooga's remarkable comeback.

Discover El Cortés, a newly opened 15-room boutique hotel in Mexico City’s Roma Norte. Set in a restored historic mansion, it blends luxury design, fine dining, and authentic local culture.

Discover Natchitoches, Louisiana, a historic Cane River town with Creole architecture, Southern food, beautiful waterfront scenery, festivals and unforgettable charm.

Fairhope, Alabama is a charming Mobile Bay escape with a walkable downtown, art galleries, beautiful scenery, trails, restaurants and genuine Southern charm.

Discover Madison, Indiana, a beautiful Ohio River town with America's largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District, historic homes, shops, restaurants and scenic views.

Discover Greenwood, Mississippi, a Delta town filled with blues, Southern food, historic streets, culture and an atmosphere that feels worlds away from ordinary travel.

Discover Dahlonega, Georgia, a beautiful Blue Ridge mountain town with fall foliage, wineries, waterfalls, gold-mining history, restaurants and charming downtown streets.

The Media Capital of the World has become one of the most sought-after places to visit and live in Southern California. Inside the quiet Los Angeles city having its moment.