Mazatlan is the second largest city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa with a population of more than 350,000.  No youngster, Mazatlan was founded in 1531. It developed as a commercial seaport, importing equipment for the nearby gold and silver mines. It served as the capital of Sinaloa from 1859 to 1873. The German settlers also influenced the local music,…...

Winter Garden is located in central Florida on Lake Apopka, just west of Olando, with a population of 42,219 (2020 census). The former citrus town changed into a tourist destination in the 1960's with the opening of Walt Disney World, which has helped it to grow both economically and culturally. Winter Garden's historic downtown is listed on the National Registry…...

South Hero is a very small town of less than 2,000 on an island in northwestern Vermont.  It has a stunning location almost in the middle of Lake Champlain, connected to the rest of Vermont by Route 2.  It is a popular resort, particularly in the summer. It combines rural and lake.  Although you can live here in winter, it…...

Jensen Beach is an unusual community on the East Coast of Florida along Hobe Sound, just above Stuart.  There is an interesting and occasionally funky downtown with art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Here is a quote we found on City-Data.com from SeetheUSA that seems very apt: "Jensen Beach is a quaint little town. I love the "downtown" area. Very small,…...