10 articles tagged with small town america
When most travelers hear 'Florence,' their minds immediately drift to the Renaissance splendor of Italy. But tucked away in South Carolina lies another Florence—a charming southern town with its own distinct personality and surprising depth. Having grown up in Venice,...
Standing at the base of the towering Pintler Mountains with nothing but a weathered backpack and my trusty hiking boots, I couldn't help but chuckle at the irony. Two years ago, I was presenting marketing strategies in sterile boardrooms. Now,...
You know what's funny about travel? We spend years dreaming of Paris and Bali, but sometimes the most refreshing experiences are hiding right in America's heartland. Last fall, I found myself with an open weekend and a modest budget, and...
When most folks think Kentucky, their minds immediately drift to Louisville, Lexington, or bourbon distilleries scattered across rolling bluegrass hills. But tucked away just south of Lexington sits Richmond—a small city with an oversized personality that's been my secret obsession...
There's something magical about returning to your roots, even when those roots aren't exactly yours. As someone who left Cincinnati years ago for Australian shores, I find myself drawn to small American towns that remind me of home while still...
I'll never forget the first time I rolled into Richmond, Kentucky—windows down, Wilco's *Yankee Hotel Foxtrot* spinning on my portable turntable, and the Appalachian foothills rising in the distance. What started as a quick weekend detour between assignments turned into...
You've probably heard of Mitchell's Corn Palace—that quirky agricultural shrine covered in corn murals that makes it onto those 'America's oddest attractions' lists. But after three decades developing commercial spaces in Buffalo's revival, I've learned that every small city has...
I'll be honest—when my college friend Mia invited me to her hometown of Enid, Oklahoma for a weekend visit, my first thought was, *'Is there actually anything to do there?'* Turns out, this charming prairie city tucked away in north-central...
Standing at the crossroads of Delaware's rich colonial history and its modern, understated appeal, Glasgow offers a refreshing counterpoint to the typical American travel experience. As someone who's spent years analyzing how built environments shape our experiences, I found this...
There's something magical about the way autumn light filters through the Appalachian foothills, casting long golden shadows across West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. As someone who's spent decades capturing moments through my lens, I can tell you that this often-overlooked region...