Crystal Lake is an affluent suburb west of Chicago near the lake of the same name. Crystal Lake was so named because of its cyrstal clear waters. The population was 40,493 in 2014. The Crystal Lakes Park District operates several beautiful parks in the city.  The historic downtown district has been revitalized and showcases several examples of the collectible terra…...

Carmel is a small and rapidly growing city of about 101,000 residents in central Indiana. It is an affluent suburb of Indianapolis with a well deserved reputation as a town that celebrates the arts as well as biking and fitness.  The Carmel Art & Design District (photos above courtesy of Wikipedia and Tysto) attracts retirees as well as other aged…...

The small village of Little Compton, Rhode Island, is a pretty, quintessential New England town with a history that goes back to the 17th century when it was settled by those from the Plymouth Colony. Located at the southeastern tip of Rhode Island, with a population today of only about 3,500 residents, Little Compton is a rural farming town and…...

Springfield is the 3rd largest city in Missouri (160,000 people) and is nicknamed the Queen City of the Ozarks. Located in southwestern Missouri, this is the start of the famous Route 66 known to so many baby boomers, and also home to Missouri State University. Locals report a resurgence in the old downtown area with lofts being converted to apartments…...