A once-glamorous resort was rusting away in the California desert. Then, three friends brought it—and the entire town­—back ...

Almost 40 years ago, my news editor assigned me a story on the future of South Dakota’s smallest towns. The year was 1988. I worked for the Sioux Falls newspaper. The top editor at the time ...

Occasionally, I have the fantasy of running my own inn. Somewhere in southern ... Another guy, very voluble, said he’d lived in town for 45 years, and that Strukel and her friends were “the best thing ...

Spring has sprung and despite the unpredictable British weather people have been flocking to the beach. As the days become sunnier and warmer, it's no surprise that most Brits are eyeing up the ...

Looking to visit a top-rated small town in New England? Two small towns in Vermont just ranked among the best in the country in USA TODAY's 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The annual rankings ...

The hustle and bustle of big cities isn’t for everyone. Whether you are on vacation or making a move, a different pace or vibe can be the right fit. Breckenridge’s standing as one of the top ...

USA Today is searching for the best small town in the Midwest. Of the twenty towns nominated, four were located in Indiana. One of those Indiana towns actually won. While there are a lot of great ...

Two western Pennsylvania communities have been named among the best small towns in the northeast. Sewickley and Ohiopyle made USA Today's Readers' Choice list of best small towns in the northeast.

That readers selected Ruidoso as the best small town cultural scene isn’t a surprise to anyone who lives here, as the village and Lincoln County are home to Spanish, Mescalero Apache ...

Among the thousands of towns in the Midwest, Madison and Vevay have proven themselves as popular destinations according to USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Madison was crowned the No. 1 Small ...

USA Today has nominated the town to be the best small town in the entire Northeast but they received top recognition in two other categories as well. According to USA Today Best Awards ...