Munising and Grand Marais are two very tiny towns on the southern edge of Lake Superior. This is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and it is a very sparsely settled region. The towns are very similar and about an hour apart. Munising is the larger of the two with a population of about 2400. Grand Marais has about 300, although…...

The huge expanse of the Anglesea Bowling Club with its many team-uniformed bowlers gives an indication of how enjoyable retirement might be in this pleasant coastal town.  Located on the Great Ocean Road, it is a popular tourist area and summer get away from Melbourne. It has great beaches for surfing and swimming, plus a golf course and cricket club. …...

Located Northwest of Columbus, Dublin, Ohio, has grown from a rural village to a vibrant town of about 44,000 residents. During the 1970's the town began planning for this transformation with managed growth and preservation of its historic past, and Dublin officially became a city in 1987. It is home to golf's PGA Memorial Tournament which was founded by Jack…...

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…...