Jackson, located along the Pearl River, is named after President Andrew Jackson, and is the capital city and the cultural center of Mississippi. Affectionately called the “City with Soul”, it is known for its numerous musicians prominent in jazz, blues and gospel music.  Jackson’s history goes back to the Choctaw Nation who inhabited the land before they were moved to…...

Milwaukee is a large and old city on Lake Michigan. It is the most populous city in the state with about 600,000 residents. Famous for beer, manufacturing and baseball, it has had a resurgence as both a tourist destination and place to live. Some of the important recent additions to the city include the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Frontier Airlines Center,…...

Lincolnshire is an extremely affulent suburb northwest of Chicago. The population is about 7,000, the median HH income is over $130,000, and the average age about 45. The village of Lincolnshire hosts several festivals in City Park, the Village Green, and in one of its nine public parks. The city is home to several large corporations including Hewitt Associates. Photo…...

Stratford is an old Connecticut town of 51,000 on the Housatonic River north of Brideport. It is home to Sikorsky Aircraft and has a long tradition in aviation and defense manufacturing.  It was home for a long time to the American Shakespeare Theatre, which has unfortunately ceased operation. The town has several islands in the river and many nice beaches.…...