Small town hotel

The most charming small town in America also has one of the best historical hotels in the country.

This charming little hotel in South Carolina is teeming with history, including several renovations and restorations over the years that MAY have stirred up some friendly ghosts.

Cumberland’s City Hall was built in 1911, one year after a fire completely destroyed the 19th-century city hall and Academy of Fine Arts at this site. The architectural firm of Holmboe and Lafferty created this two-story Neoclassical civic building of masonry construction. The building, which cost $87,000, was originally designed with a large two-story dome that was abandoned because of objections to its anticipated price. Local architect Wright Butler oversaw construction as contractor. The…

Did you know that Lucille Ball's hometown was in western New York? Learn about her birthplace in this post; it's quite charming!

On the Roadside features the travel photography of Jon Bilous, available as art prints and framed artwork for your home.

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Adding to the mix of the wondrous holiday cheer would be the aroma of coffee as I walk through the squeaky door of Jitterbug Coffeehouse in Heber Springs.

Calling all antiques lovers! In the northern gateway to the Golden State’s Santa Ynez Valley, remnants of the Old West now shine as repurposed spaces—many of which house a host of delightful discoveries.

Lakeside living where Mayberry charm meets academia

There are advantages and disadvantages to living in a small town. You are likely to have more frequent contact with neighbors in a small town than you would in a larger town or city, so it is important to take into account the pros and cons of having privacy.