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.
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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.
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.
How Tiny Winooski Became Vermont's Most Surprising Food City
A one-and-a-half-square-mile former mill town with a circular downtown, Winooski, Vermont packs Vermont's densest restaurant scene, a reborn riverfront, and walkable energy next to Burlington.
Inside the Alchemy by Loews Hotel Miami Beach & Coral Gables Cocktail Experience
Inside Alchemy by Loews — the immersive new cocktail program at Loews Miami Beach and Loews Coral Gables. Botanical ingredients, artisanal mixology, and multi-sensory bar design reviewed by our editors.
How the Poconos Traded Heart-Shaped Tubs for a Four-Season Comeback"
Once America's honeymoon capital, the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania are being reinvented as a four-season getaway and relocation destination, pairing lakes, forests, and ski slopes with upscale resorts two hours from New York and Philadelphia.
How Erie Turned Toward Its Great Lake and Started Over
A Great Lakes waterfront, the sandy beaches of Presque Isle, and an ambitious downtown revival have made Erie, Pennsylvania one of the most improved small cities on the lakes.
How Richmond Reinvented Itself Into the South's Coolest Capital
A booming food scene, a vibrant arts and mural culture, whitewater rapids running through downtown, and East Coast value have made Richmond, Virginia one of the most exciting cities to visit and live.
How Dover Became the Affordable Star of New Hampshire's Seacoast
A revitalized mill downtown, a booming Seacoast job market, no state income tax, and value next to pricey Portsmouth have made Dover, New Hampshire one of the region's most sought-after small cities.