At the northern end of what is now Ontario, Canada’s Lake Simcoe, the Wyandot indigenous people planted tree saplings to corral fish; this was later described by the Iroquois as a “place where trees stand in the water” and called tkaronto. Years later, after Europeans took over the region, a portage route from Lake Ontario […]
Where in the United States can you find a city with more than 120 parks and the nation’s largest urban forest? How about a place where spectators gather for the “most exciting two minutes in sports”? Or a city that produces more than one-third of the world’s bourbon? The answer to all those questions is […]
In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city of Boston, now the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located on the Shawmut Peninsula, the city became the site of several crucial events in the American Revolution, including the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. I […]
Beverly Hills, California, fascinates with its glittering, glamorous façade. The city attracts myriad famous faces—people with seemingly bottomless bank accounts and a penchant for the latest designer fashion and exquisite cuisine. Surprisingly, the city has humble beginnings as a lima bean ranch, but through a series of strategic developments and the support of a few […]
Over thousands of years, our world has developed a vast and fascinating history, and many ancient cities still hold on to elements of the past that made them stand out above the rest. Florence, Italy, is one such city; its inhabitants have been influential characters in art, architecture, politics, religion, literature, fashion, and information for centuries, […]
Set on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, welcomes visitors with true Midwest hospitality. The city’s hot and humid summers don’t deter those who flock to the waterfront each year to celebrate Milwaukee’s history and culturally diverse population with a variety of festivals. And Milwaukee locals are happy to join you in enjoying […]
What do you seek out when visiting a destination for the first time? Throughout her travels, managing editor Leah Swofford learned she loves discovering what makes a city especially unique. The weather, the cuisine, the way people interact with one another—it all combines to make each destination special in its own way. With her new […]