City Guide

No matter where you want to land across the U.S., these guides will help you figure out which city is calling your name—and how to make the most of your time living there.

The 10 Best Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, Florida

The 10 Best Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, Florida

There’s a reason that the Tampa Bay region continues to draw national attention to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Stretching from Tampa west across the bay to St. Petersburg...

The 11 Best Speakeasies in Austin, Texas

The 11 Best Speakeasies in Austin, Texas

Craving a drink with a twist? Though real speakeasies in Austin disappeared with the repeal of Prohibition, you can find a number of speakeasy-inspired hidden bars throughout...

The 18 Best Farmers Markets in Chicago

The 18 Best Farmers Markets in Chicago

Start your day with a cup of coffee from a local roastery, a freshly baked pastry, a haul of seasonal fruits and veggies, and a bouquet of...

What Is It Actually Like Living in Nashville?

What Is It Actually Like Living in Nashville?

Over the course of my career, I have made a living writing about Nashville, its people, and its places—but even I admit that it can take a...

A Local’s Guide to the 15 Best Breweries in Houston

A Local’s Guide to the 15 Best Breweries in Houston

If you’re moving to the greater Houston area and have high hopes of finding a good brewery in Houston, you’ll be happy to know there is no...

Vegas, Baby (Boomer)! 9 Reasons Why Las Vegas Is Secretly the Best Place to Retire

Vegas, Baby (Boomer)! 9 Reasons Why Las Vegas Is Secretly the Best Place to Retire

If Las Vegas, NV, hasn’t been on your radar as a primo retirement destination, you’re not alone. Sin City has been known for a lot of things...

A Guide to the 12 Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix, Arizona

A Guide to the 12 Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix, Arizona

Sitting smack-dab in the middle of the Sonoran desert, Phoenix, Arizona, is known as a vibrant city that glistens with sunshine. Whether you’re a young professional, an...

Spending Three Months in Denver: 15 Must-Do Things to Add to Your Bucket List

Spending Three Months in Denver: 15 Must-Do Things to Add to Your Bucket List

From shopping to dining, museums to galleries, amusement parks to theaters to adventurous day trips, moving to a different city opens up a world of new and...

The 13 Pros and Cons of Living in Birmingham, Alabama

The 13 Pros and Cons of Living in Birmingham, Alabama

Moving to Birmingham, Alabama, gives you all the perks of city life while maintaining the charm and proximity to nature that you’d find in a smaller town....