Birmingham is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts as it is surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Appalachian foothills. Despite the allure of the landscape, the site for the city was not chosen for the charm of its surroundings, but the rich deposits of steel-making minerals that lie beneath the land’s surface. It wasn’t [...]

Founded in the late 1810s on the Alabama River, the city of Montgomery grew rapidly to become the capital of the state just 27 years later, in 1846. The Confederacy chose Montgomery as its official national capital in 1861. The city remains today a strong bastion of Southern fervor. Yet Montgomery has come a tremendous [...]

Welcome to Akron! Nestled between the winding Cuyahoga River Valley and the rolling hills of the Western Reserve, Akron abounds with natural beauty that can be explored by foot or train. This pioneering center of industry is conveniently located between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and the Pro Football Hall of [...]

Anchorage, Alaska is Alaska’s largest metropolis — home to nearly 300,000 people in the municipal area alone. Although Juneau serves as Alaska’s seat of government, Anchorage is truly the heart and soul of the state. The city boasts a remarkably cosmopolitan culture, given its distance from other major population centers. It’s also a jumping off [...]

As the capital and largest city of the state of Georgia, Atlanta is a bustling city that caters to locals and dignitaries alike. The city is not only the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, but a vital center of international trade and commerce. With such an important role in the world community, [...]

Portland may be Maine’s most populous and well-known city. But Augusta is not only Maine’s capital but it is also considered by many to be its spiritual center. Augusta is an old New England town, through and though. Traipse around the area, and you will encounter prestigious buildings from practically every period in American history. [...]