From Chamonix, France, to Highlands, North Carolina, these towns deliver serious outdoor fun, adventure thrills, and an indie spirit.

Many dream of relocating to a new town where retirement living is easy, whether that's because of the weather, convenience, or cost. And while budgeting for your golden years is no easy feat, it can ...

The gem on the Crystal Coast is tailor-made for family time. This Crystal Coast beach town has a slower pace that’s easy to ...

Kinston brings peaceful riverside routes to your weekend escapes in eastern North Carolina. This historic town hugs the Neuse River, offering water views that wash away your worries as you drive. The ...

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Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, stands guard in the distance. The town’s brick storefronts house quirky shops and cozy cafes that invite you to slow down and stay awhile.

In the 1970s, 80% of Americans took vacations, and most of those were by car. Here are 10 wildly nostalgic U.S. road trips ...

All of the retiree havens on this list have a lower monthly cost of living that is between 34% and 71% cheaper than in the ...

For years, Jeff and Linda Fishman of Frederick spent every Dec. 31 visiting places within driving distance that had embraced a growing American tradition — lowering a weird novelty object, and not ...

Picking a place to live is no small task. Criteria that include cost of living, economic opportunities, recreational options, and climate can all factor into what how a state ranks. Each metric, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Here are updates from President Donald Trump’s speech in Rocky Mount on Dec. 19, 2025. President Donald Trump concluded his speech ...

One Mississippi town drops a 7-foot metal fish, but not the ball, at annual New Year's Eve party. See other weird, wonderful ...