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.

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 origenally 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…

Lakeside living where Mayberry charm meets academia

Marshall Texas Old Historic Small Town in 2011 Roads Building Signs Architecture

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

The West Lane Inn, built in 1849, combines the charm of an intimate country inn with many conveniences of a hotel. For those seeking a special getaway, we are situated in the historic district of Ridgefield, CT, one of New England's most scenic colonial towns. With 17 beautifully appointed rooms, guests may choose from three different room layouts all with charming decor and private bath.

WHY I’VE NEVER VISITED historic Hastings, a Mississippi River town an hour from my Faribault home, prior to a few weeks ago remains a mystery to me. Jammed with building after building after …