Greensboro became the “Gate City” back in 1891 because of the large number of trains arriving in the city per day, around 60 in total. However, this reputation came after a turbulent time in the city’s history, mainly due to its role […]
El Paso was kindly nicknamed as “Sun City” due to its 302 days of sun per year. The city is also known as the largest American city on the Mexican border. Situated in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert and on the margins […]
Ann Arbor is known for being home to the University of Michigan which shapes Ann Arbor’s economy by employing around 30,000 people. Founded in 1824, the city soon became home to the university in 1837. Ann Arbor then became the center for left-wing […]
Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, in the state of South Carolina. Founded in 1711 by the British, it is the second-largest city in the state and has the largest Gullah population in the US. Also referred to as the ”Best […]
Traverse City is popularly called the “Cherry Capital of the World” and it grows more tart cherries than any other city in the US. Located in Northern Michigan, the city is also known for its local wine since the Traverse City Wine Coast […]
Located in Western Los Angeles County, Malibu is nicknamed “the Bu” by locals and surfers drawn to the pristine beaches that surround the city. There is a reason behind the ‘21 miles of scenic beauty’ signs proudly hung up around the city.
While it is more commonly […]
Bakersfield, California, is most known as the “country music capital of the West”. The city gained this title as a result of welcoming many Dust Bowl refugees and being the home of many country singers including Merle Haggard and Buck Owens.
Located in […]
Carlsbad is a city in New Mexico often referred to as “The pearl of the Pecos”, surrounded by the Chihuahuan desert, this picturesque city is outdoor heaven. With many public spaces like the Lake Carlsbad Beach park for swimming and water skiing, […]
Springfield, Illinois is the Springfield displayed in the famous show The Simpsons. Although being only the state’s sixth most populous city, it is the capital of Illinois. It’s also home to the magnificent Lake Springfield, which attracts many visitors looking for ultimate recreation.
Settled […]
In 1636, Roger Williams, a Baptist theologian and religious exile stumbled upon a haven that he named “God’s merciful Providence”. Today Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island, one of the oldest cities in the United States. From its center, […]