Bakersfield, an inland city between Los Angeles and Fresno, is one of the largest cities in California. Located in the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County,is also very fast growing with a population over 300,000.  Its economic routes are in agriculture, petroleum, and (long ago) gold mining. Bakersfield College and California State University-Bakersfield are 2 large colleges in the area....

As a historic shore town with one of the best beaches in the state, Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a popular artsy, culturally diverse and LGBTQ friendly community. It was developed in 1871 as a resort town, and today continues to be, with much revitalization and restoration of its boardwalk and waterfront development taking place. Since 2007, the seaside town…...

Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S. Legalized gambling in this desert resort city has created an enormous economy and attracted many new residents, including retirees in active adult communities. The Las Vegas strip is justly famous for its glitz and many attractions. Even if you don't ever bet a single nickel, it is worth…...

Selbyville is a small town of about 2,300 people in southern Delaware, about 25 miles from Rehoboth Beach. Photo of...