Baltimore, the largest city in the state of Maryland, is located just 40 miles northeast of Washington, DC, making it a principle city in the Washington-Baltimore combined statistical area. The vibrant and diverse town has a population of about 614,600, and is home to historic districts, famous architecture, major league sports teams, many schools of higher education, medical facilities, and…...

Sheridan, named after the Civil War general, is an old cattle town of 17,000 in north central Wyoming. It is close to the Montana border and between South Dakota's Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park.  The downtown evokes the old west with its shops, hotels, bars, and over 30 historic structures. Sheridan was ranked number one by the True West…...

Zephyrhills is a growing community of over 17,000 people northeast of Tampa and north of Lakeland in central Florida. It is turning out to be popular with retirees as reflected by the average age -51 years old. Photo courtesy of Wknight94 and Wikipedia, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/...

Guimaraes was settled in the 9th century, and is one of the most historical cities in the country, with a UNESCO World heritage site for its city center, that was preserved when Guimarães became widely urbanized in the 19th century. Steeped in culture and history, this small and walkable city is referred to as the birthplace of the Portuguese nationality.  Photo…...