This California College Town Bursts With Art, Food, and Small-Town Energy

Beyond UC Davis, a surprising California town defies expectations with bike lanes, eccentric art, and farm-fresh food. The real magic happens where students and locals connect.

This Tiny Illinois Town Between Big Cities Packs a Surprising Punch

Between Chicago and St. Louis lies a secret Illinois town where farm-to-table cuisine thrives alongside artisanal shops. This 3,500-person hamlet surprises everyone who finds it. Its 1887 train depot tells a forgotten story.