two girls in front of the new york city
two girls in front of the new york city

Why Is New York Called "The Big Apple"?

Here's how famous city nicknames came to be.
I Live in a Town With No Traffic Lights. This Is What It’s Like.
I Live in a Town With No Traffic Lights. This Is What It’s Like.

I Live in a Town With No Traffic Lights. This Is What It’s Like.

If you told me a decade ago that I would live in a tiny town...
st petersburg florida
st petersburg florida

The Worst and Best U.S. Cities for Retirement

Choosing a place to retire to can be a challenge. Of course you want the...
man in airport terminal watching an airplane take off at dusk
man in airport terminal watching an airplane take off at dusk

Can You Guess These Major Cities Based on the Airport Code?

Book a flight into any airport in America today, and you’ll see a three-letter code....
new york city atlas statue famous state statues
new york city atlas statue famous state statues

Can You Guess Your State Based on This One Famous Statue?

Whether you’re an urbanite or a country dweller, it’s likely that you’ve been around your...
foliage in montpelier vermont
foliage in montpelier vermont

The Best City in Every State for Empty Nesters

For any parent, it’s bittersweet: Your kids are officially out of the house, leaving you...
san francisco california best and worst places in the U.S. to be LGBTQ
san francisco california best and worst places in the U.S. to be LGBTQ

The Best and Worst Places in the U.S. to Be LGBTQ

For LGBTQIA+ people, picking a place to live isn’t just about low tax rates and...
springfield illinois state capitol buildings
springfield illinois state capitol buildings

These 50 American Cities Have the Highest Rates of Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common heart health problem Americans face. According to...
fort myers florida, fastest growing cities
fort myers florida, fastest growing cities

The Fastest Growing Cities in America

Thriving cities tend to have a few things in common: a hot job market, a...
springfield illinois state capitol buildings
springfield illinois state capitol buildings

These Are the Fastest Shrinking Cities in America

Whether it’s for the hot job market, the beautiful parks, or a hip downtown area,...
space needle monument in washington, iconic state photos
space needle monument in washington, iconic state photos

Can You Guess Your State Based Off One Iconic Image?

Every state has something it’s known for, whether it’s potatoes (hello, Idaho!) or maple syrup...
boston massachusetts state capitol buildings
boston massachusetts state capitol buildings

Can You Identify Your State From a Photo of Its Capitol Building?

You probably know a lot about your state. What restaurant has the best burger? You’ve...
park avenue in nyc new york manhattan, most common street names
park avenue in nyc new york manhattan, most common street names

This Is the Most Common Street Name in Every State

Ever wonder why there are so many Main Streets? Or why every avenue seems to be...
Bartlett, NH, USA - October 12, 2012: Halloween Decoration in Front of the Covered Bridge Gift Shoppe. The historic Bartlett Covered Bridge is one of 53 covered bridges left in New Hampshire. - Image
Bartlett, NH, USA - October 12, 2012: Halloween Decoration in Front of the Covered Bridge Gift Shoppe. The historic Bartlett Covered Bridge is one of 53 covered bridges left in New Hampshire. - Image

The Most Boring Town in Every State

By all measures, America is a pretty cool place. But if you venture too far...
parents holding hands with their kid
parents holding hands with their kid

The 30 Worst Cities for Raising a Kid

There are roughly 759,109 factors that influence how a kid turns out. Setting aside genetics,...
Knoxville, fattest cities, drunkest cities, longest-living cities, best singles scenes, flip a house, sleepless cities
Knoxville, fattest cities, drunkest cities, longest-living cities, best singles scenes, flip a house, sleepless cities

30 Worst Cities to Live in if You Care About Your Happiness

A number of factors can impact a person’s happiness, from their natural disposition to the...
dresden christmas market at day
dresden christmas market at day

The Most Famous Holiday Decorations in the World

The holiday season is many things, but first and foremost, it’s a time of dazzling...
Estes Park, Colorado Romantic Christmas Towns
Estes Park, Colorado Romantic Christmas Towns

17 Most Romantic Christmas Towns in America

Whether or not you’re currently coupled up, there’s no getting past the desire to cuddle...
Boise Idaho State Christmas Tree
Boise Idaho State Christmas Tree

The Best Christmas Tree in Every State

No matter where you are in the country, when December rolls around, one thing becomes...
leavenworth washington christmas lights at night
leavenworth washington christmas lights at night

The 23 Most Magical Christmas Towns in America

This holiday season, don’t fall into the same pattern of Christmas hibernation (lazing around in...