This charming and historic Rhode Island town offers retirees affordable, quiet neighborhoods, river views, quality healthcare, and vibrant local events.
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Most families zip right past it, but this cozy Alabama town is the perfect outdoor adventure stop with lakes, playgrounds, and hiking trails with waterfalls.
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This unsung midwest city was not only recently named the best place to retire for the middle class, it is also home to a quaint downtown and outdoor spaces.
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Just a day trip from Manhattan, this historic hamlet — with its stone cottages, countryside, and mountain air — could not feel farther from the big city.
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If you're in (or near) Washington and looking for an indoor space where the kids can run wild for a bit, your oasis is located in Virginia.
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Looking for a unique experience the entire family can enjoy? This Detroit attraction features exhibits that will have you viewing the state in a new way.
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Lake Erie is the place to be if you want to visit Michigan’s only state park along the lake. It’s a bird lovers dream with more than 250 documented species.
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Lake Erie may be a small lake, but it features multiple places to enjoy incredible scenery, biodiverse ecosystems, and family friendly beaches and campgrounds.
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If you're willing to venture a little ways from Buffalo, you can enjoy a family-friendly excursion at one of the best water parks in the United States.
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Described as an "open-air museum," this scenic park along a historic canal is a time capsule of the region's seafaring past on the Saint Lawrence River.
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Just hours away from Phoenix, Arizona, this massive forest offers no shortage of trails or mountain-facing vantage points to please the outdoor enthusiast.
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Many California travelers rush between major cities without realizing that a waterfront community packed with shops, dining, and marshland sits along the way.
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New England's six states become a traveler's dream in the summer season, offering up memorable (and often delicious) experiences for vacationers of all ages.
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This southeastern Florida county has been compared to Italy’s Venice because there are travelable waterways interspersed throughout the main city.
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Swap the city buzz of Raleigh for a charming escape just beyond the city's borders, where historic architecture and curious shops line the streets.
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This recreational resort in Michigan is perfect for outdoor lovers, with its own lake, a golf course, pools, and other amenities surrounded by nature.
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Good eats and a unique museum await you in this village with honest-to-goodness Midwestern charm — and you hardly need to drive out of Cincinnati to get there.
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Rated among the cleanest lakes in the country — and some located in protected natural areas — these crystal-clear waters are about as good as it gets.
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Canada has a lot to offer families, adventure lovers, and people who love history and culture. If you're trying to beat the summer crowds, here's where to go.
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Cancun has a wide array of resort options, and this one offers an all-inclusive experience that includes water attractions, meals, sports, and family fun.
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Don't overlook this Nebraska city's timeless charm and unique attractions, many of which are concentrated in the preserved historic downtown.
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History meets the outdoors in this 400-acre park, where scenic trails wind through forests and waterways converge into a scenic paddling route.
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Though this Iowa city is small, it's bursting with nostalgic energy, from its old Lincoln Highway gas station to its retro festivals and restored buildings.
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Though Nebraska isn't often associated with swamps, you'll find one of the world's largest indoor swamps there, complete with alligators, snakes, and more.
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Seeing a waterfall is reason enough to go outside, but at this cascade between Chattanooga and Nashville, you can also camp and hike to your heart's content.
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Sandwiched between two of Washington's biggest cities, this community is a bright and colorful retreat right on the lake, with art around every corner.
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In Ontario, you'll find a richly biodiverse lakeside ecosystem where swimmers, paddlers, anglers, and hikers relax alongside a variety of plants and animals.
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