The days as an army outpost are over, but Fort Worth's frontier spirit continues to thrive. A city of cowboys and culture, Fort Worth is where Texas' storied history meets its busy present, where cowboys and ranchers are as likely to be in business with high-tech entrepreneurs as they are to be seatmates at a Cats game. Here you'll...
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The days as an army outpost are over, but Fort Worth's frontier spirit continues to thrive. A city of cowboys and culture, Fort Worth is where Texas' storied history meets its busy present, where cowboys and ranchers are as likely to be in business with high-tech entrepreneurs as they are to be seatmates at a Cats game. Here you'll find a rich tapestry of affordable neighborhoods, an enviable cultural scene and a world-class educational system.In 1849, Fort Worth was established as an outpost, looking forward into the future. Today it's still that, and much more.
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Tyler is considered the advanced manufacturing, health care, educational and retail center of East Texas. Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores. Tyler has an impressive youth recreation program, including active baseball and soccer leagues. Its...
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Tyler is considered the advanced manufacturing, health care, educational and retail center of East Texas. Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores. Tyler has an impressive youth recreation program, including active baseball and soccer leagues. Its cultural offerings include ballet, symphony and art museums. Special events include the Texas Rose Festival and the Azalea & Spring Flower Trail.
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Gillette is the Energy Capital of the nation, home to big industries and entrepreneurs. An active city with a recreation center, hunting and fishing, and popular rodeo events, Gillette was named one of Livability.com's Top 10 Manliest Cities. The CAM-PLEX event center includes an NHL-sized ice rink and motocross facilities. Gillette...
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Gillette is the Energy Capital of the nation, home to big industries and entrepreneurs. An active city with a recreation center, hunting and fishing, and popular rodeo events, Gillette was named one of Livability.com's Top 10 Manliest Cities. The CAM-PLEX event center includes an NHL-sized ice rink and motocross facilities. Gillette is also just a short drive away from two national treasures – Mount Rushmore and Devil's Tower.
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Danville-Boyle County is affectionately called “the class of the bluegrass,” offering a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The county’s economy is primarily based on manufacturing, and its quaint attractions include antique stores, bed-and-breakfast inns and Civil War re-enactments. Danville was established...
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Danville-Boyle County is affectionately called “the class of the bluegrass,” offering a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The county’s economy is primarily based on manufacturing, and its quaint attractions include antique stores, bed-and-breakfast inns and Civil War re-enactments. Danville was established in 1787 and has been featured in Time magazine as one of America’s most successful small towns. And on the football field, Boyle County and Danville high schools have won 15 state football championships between them.
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Williamson County is a vibrant, growing community known for its scenic beauty, quiet neighborhoods and thriving business districts. Home to many community groups, historic sites and an array of activities, the county offers something for the entire family.
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Sumter is in the center of South Carolina, just 44 miles east of Columbia. Home to Shaw Air Force Base, a big supporter of the local economy, the city enjoys a thriving tourism industry with Swan Lake Iris Gardens, the "Crown Jewel" of Sumter, as the number one attraction. Golf, festivals and a mild climate helped land Sumter a spot on...
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Sumter is in the center of South Carolina, just 44 miles east of Columbia. Home to Shaw Air Force Base, a big supporter of the local economy, the city enjoys a thriving tourism industry with Swan Lake Iris Gardens, the "Crown Jewel" of Sumter, as the number one attraction. Golf, festivals and a mild climate helped land Sumter a spot on the Top 10 Places to Retire by Retirement Lifestyle Magazine.
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Known as the Harbor of Hospitality, Elizabeth City is a waterfront community on the eastern seaboard, just 45 minutes from Norfolk, Virginia. The United States Coast Guard calls the harbor home and the North Carolina Potato Festival is held here annually. Architecture buffs can enjoy six National Register Historic Districts. Elizabeth...
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Known as the Harbor of Hospitality, Elizabeth City is a waterfront community on the eastern seaboard, just 45 minutes from Norfolk, Virginia. The United States Coast Guard calls the harbor home and the North Carolina Potato Festival is held here annually. Architecture buffs can enjoy six National Register Historic Districts. Elizabeth City has been named one of The 100 Best Small Towns in America three times.
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Tucked where the Piedmont and Sandhill regions end and the Coastal Plain begins, Kershaw County’s place on the map is a unique Southern crossroads that has attracted equine and outdoor enthusiasts for centuries. Just a few miles from the state capital, Columbia, the area's accessibility, charm and infrastructure make it a hub for...
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Tucked where the Piedmont and Sandhill regions end and the Coastal Plain begins, Kershaw County’s place on the map is a unique Southern crossroads that has attracted equine and outdoor enthusiasts for centuries. Just a few miles from the state capital, Columbia, the area's accessibility, charm and infrastructure make it a hub for businesses and wonderful place to settle down – and live it up. Historic areas, lakes, riding trails and an active arts community meld with economic activity and community growth. Here, natural resources support avid outdoor lifestyles and a prevailing can-do attitude promotes economic success.
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Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Enfield, Hobgood, Hollister, Littleton, Weldon and Scotland Neck are in the northeastern section of the state, close to the Virginia border. This is a fisherman's paradise, with incredible opportunities for reeling in a catch. Those who enjoy live entertainment, will enjoy Carolina Crossroads –...
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Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Enfield, Hobgood, Hollister, Littleton, Weldon and Scotland Neck are in the northeastern section of the state, close to the Virginia border. This is a fisherman's paradise, with incredible opportunities for reeling in a catch. Those who enjoy live entertainment, will enjoy Carolina Crossroads – state-of-the-art theater and outdoor concert venue. Historic Halifax, which was the site of the Fourth Provincial Congress - adoption of the Halifax Resolves, has an interesting array of historic buildings, but the county's biggest claim to fame is Sylvan Heights Bird Park, which has the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl.
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Nestled beside the meandering Guadalupe River, Victoria is a splendid blend of history and opportunity. Classic homes, some dating back to the pre-Civil War era, line the streets in the city's historic sections. The city’s arts culture includes a Bach Festival, ballet, live theater and a literary scene thanks to the presence of the...
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Nestled beside the meandering Guadalupe River, Victoria is a splendid blend of history and opportunity. Classic homes, some dating back to the pre-Civil War era, line the streets in the city's historic sections. The city’s arts culture includes a Bach Festival, ballet, live theater and a literary scene thanks to the presence of the American Book Review, which is published at The Victoria College. Victoria is located in region dotted with lakes, nature centers and trails for hiking and biking.
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It’s no wonder that thousands of Winter Texans choose McAllen as their home away from home. This progressive city offers some of the best cultural activities, shopping, dining and recreation in the state. A downtown entertainment district is filled with galleries, restaurants, nightclubs and more. The commitment to the arts is...
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It’s no wonder that thousands of Winter Texans choose McAllen as their home away from home. This progressive city offers some of the best cultural activities, shopping, dining and recreation in the state. A downtown entertainment district is filled with galleries, restaurants, nightclubs and more. The commitment to the arts is demonstrated through the chamber of commerce’s art incubator, which provides support to aspiring artists of all disciplines. The Rio Grande Valley is the most popular birding destination in the nation. The area hosts dozens of wildlife watching sites.
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As a resort and therapeutic health center since the 1880s, Asheville has long been a destination for people searching for a mountain escape, with its population climbing to nearly 30,000 seasonal residents in 1890. Today, more than 72,000 people live, work, play and create in this city renowned for its vibrant musical, literary and...
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As a resort and therapeutic health center since the 1880s, Asheville has long been a destination for people searching for a mountain escape, with its population climbing to nearly 30,000 seasonal residents in 1890. Today, more than 72,000 people live, work, play and create in this city renowned for its vibrant musical, literary and performing arts scenes, Art Deco architecture, stunning mountain vistas and abundant outdoor recreation offerings – from hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway to forest zipline tours. Asheville is also well known for its independent restaurants that focus on local ingredients and a burgeoning craft beer scene
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Pueblo is the county seat and most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, and is the economic hub of southeastern Colorado. Pueblo is an international, multi-racial and multi-cultural community with a well-established Hispanic community that encompasses more than 40 percent of the population. One of the largest steel-producing...
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Pueblo is the county seat and most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, and is the economic hub of southeastern Colorado. Pueblo is an international, multi-racial and multi-cultural community with a well-established Hispanic community that encompasses more than 40 percent of the population. One of the largest steel-producing cities in the United States, Pueblo is sometimes referred to as the "Steel City". And as the hometown of four Medal of Honor recipients — more per capita than any other city in the United States — Pueblo is also known as the "Home of Heroes." Located at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek, Pueblo has been an important crossroads for transportation and trading for more than 150 years.
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Sweetwater County in southwestern Wyoming is home to 10,500 square miles of high desert adventure and offers excellent recreation opportunities, affordable housing and a variety of cultural activities. Rock Springs is the largest city in Sweetwater County while the second largest, Green River, is the county seat. Mining is the major...
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Sweetwater County in southwestern Wyoming is home to 10,500 square miles of high desert adventure and offers excellent recreation opportunities, affordable housing and a variety of cultural activities. Rock Springs is the largest city in Sweetwater County while the second largest, Green River, is the county seat. Mining is the major industry in Sweetwater County, while coal and oil are also in big supply. The average annual wage throughout the region is $50,000. Sweetwater County has a diverse citizen population, with more than 50 nationalities making up its 32,000 residents.
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The Fountain City of Prattville earned its nicknamed because of its many artesian wells, and it also has abundant waterways for boating and fishing. Gracing this picturesque community are classic older homes from the 1800s along with several new, upscale and affordable neighborhoods. Adding to Prattville’s beauty is the Capitol Hill...
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The Fountain City of Prattville earned its nicknamed because of its many artesian wells, and it also has abundant waterways for boating and fishing. Gracing this picturesque community are classic older homes from the 1800s along with several new, upscale and affordable neighborhoods. Adding to Prattville’s beauty is the Capitol Hill golf complex, which is part of Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Nearly 90,000 rounds of golf are played each year at the three 18-hole championship courses at Capitol Hill.
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Learn more about Southern Idaho in the Stay & Play digital special section that also appears in the print and online versions of Livability Southern Idaho at www.livability.com/twin-falls/id.
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Twin Falls and the South-central Idaho area are not for couch potatoes. The diverse outdoor recreation opportunities range from mountains to hot springs, state parks to national forests, and just about everything in between. Daredevils come to BASE jump into the Snake River Canyon, while whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking and biking...
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Twin Falls and the South-central Idaho area are not for couch potatoes. The diverse outdoor recreation opportunities range from mountains to hot springs, state parks to national forests, and just about everything in between. Daredevils come to BASE jump into the Snake River Canyon, while whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking and biking are just a few of the activities enjoyed by residents in the region that invented the staycation. Twin Falls also boasts a thriving agriculture-based economy, represented by both global corporations and small family farms, along with a well-supported school district and community college.
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