Wallingford is an old New England town that dates back to 1694. It was formerly a center for silver manufacturing, along with nearby Meriden.  Wallingford has an active and charming downtown center, as well as a very successful commercial strip along Route 5.  The town has long been home to one of the country's most prestigious prep schools - Choate-Rosemary…...

Salem, located on the Willamette River in the northwest part of the state, is the capital of Oregon.  This growing city depends on state government and agriculture for economic support.  This city of over 175,000 always has something going on - a festival, museum show, or some entertainment from the several colleges hosted in Salem. It has a park system…...

Oxford, Ohio, with its 21,300 residents and 16,000 Miami University students, is an undiscovered college town treasure. Oxford is famous for the small town feel of its historic Mile Square, the pre-World War II residential area of Oxford. It is also known for its pastoral and forested setting. It is a pleasant walk to the Miami University campus or the…...

Biloxi, Mississippi, is on the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Sound. This old town has miles and miles (26) of white sandy beaches and at least 9 major casinos, including the Hard Rock, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, and Beau Rivage. The city has many attractions (see What is Special in next section) besides these as well.  Biloxi has a small…...