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Post by Owen on Aug 18, 2021 6:13:41 GMT
1 ~~~ Travel & Leisure ~ Expensive Small Towns in America ~~~ 90 These Are the Most Expensive Small Towns in America
Everyone knows that living in big cities like New York City or Los Angeles can be a pricey endeavor, while small and mid-size towns and cities are often regarded as the more affordable option. But are these metropolises really living up to their reputation? LendingTree recently conducted a study comparing home values to find the most expensive towns in the U.S., and the results might surprise you.
Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, LendingTree found the 50 U.S. towns with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 that had the most expensive median home values. As it turns out, those cities had plenty of their own expensive real estate that, in some cases, even exceeded the average home prices in major cities. www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/most-expensive-small-towns-in-america ~ 16 August 2021 ~ |
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Post by Owen on Aug 18, 2021 6:21:37 GMT
2 ~~~ 10 of the Best Small Towns in the Midwest ~~~ Move over, Chicago — the Midwest is also home to some stellar small towns.The Midwest is a region that really has it all in terms of landscapes, from the gorgeous Great Lakes to striking sand dunes to densely wooded forests and beyond. The bucolic, wide-open spaces and dynamic cities of America's heartland are ripe for exploration, as more visitors focus on previously overlooked domestic destinations.
But while many travelers will only converge on major destinations like Detroit, Chicago, or Minneapolis, the Midwest's small towns make for memorable excursions, too. With that in mind, we've rounded up 10 of the best small towns in the area with less than 15,000 residents. Read on to plan your next Midwestern getaway. www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-small-towns-midwest ~ July 2021 ~ |
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Post by Owen on Aug 18, 2021 6:28:57 GMT
3 ~~~ 10 of the Best Small Towns on the East Coast ~~~ From New York to Florida, these small East Coast towns have big appeal.
Editor's Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure.
These days, small towns in America are having a moment in the spotlight. Travelers are looking beyond the bright lights of cities like Boston and New York City and seeking out places with a lower concentration of visitors and easier access to the outdoors. With this shift, folks are experiencing an entirely other side of the country — one with plenty of elbow room.
So, whether you're looking for an accessible domestic destination or a new town to call home, we've compiled some of the best small towns on the East Coast to make your search a little easier. www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-small-towns-east-coast ~ April 2021 ~ |
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Post by Owen on Aug 18, 2021 6:36:28 GMT
4 ~~~ California Town Asks Residents, Visitors to Conserve Water Amid Extreme Drought ~ August 2021 ~~~ Signs around the town of Mendocino read: "Severe Drought. Please conserve water,"
A coastal California town is begging tourists to conserve water, closing off hotel lobby bathrooms and posting signs around the area, amid years of too little rain.
The town of Mendocino, which sits a few hours north of San Francisco, is begging residents and visitors to conserve their use of water with public portable toilets and signs that read "Severe Drought. Please conserve water," The Associated Press reported. www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/mendocino-california-asking-tourists-conserve-water-drought ~ |
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Post by Owen on Aug 18, 2021 6:42:47 GMT
5 ~~~ California's Dixie Fire Decimates Historic Sierra Nevada Town ~ August 2021 ~~~ The Dixie Fire has ripped through the California Gold Rush town of Greenville.
One of the largest wildfires in California history has destroyed a historic Gold Rush town in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Dixie Fire has been burning for over three weeks and has already claimed more than 462,000 acres of land across two Northern California counties. The fire was 35% contained on Friday morning, Cal Fire reported. www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/california-dixie-wildfire-decimates-historic-greenville-sierra-nevada-town |
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Post by Owen on Aug 18, 2021 6:53:18 GMT
6 ~~~ The U.S. Is the Second Best Country in the World to Skinny Dip — Here's Number One ~~~ Swap your swimsuit for a birthday suit.
Maybe it's a personal choice, a cultural thing, or because they just don't want to be marched to jail for breaking any local laws, but not everyone is super comfortable stripping down when they go to the beach. www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/best-places-in-the-world-to-skinny-dip ~ August 2021 ~ |
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