Millennials in Small Towns: Why a New Generation is Choosing Small-Town Living
Millennials are forging a new path by choosing small-town living for its affordability, vibrant community, and the freedom of remote work. Explore how this generation is reshaping life outside the city, embracing work–life balance, local businesses, and adventure in America’s best small towns.
The Best Things to Do in Fredericksburg, TX
Fredericksburg, Texas, is a charming small town with a big personality. With a population of approximately 11,000, it welcomes over one million visitors each year—and for good reason. Situated in the heart of Texas Hill Country, it blends rich German heritage, a thriving wine scene, and a vibrant Main Street with the beauty of a designated Dark Sky Community. Whether you’re making a quick stop on your way to Austin or San Antonio, or planning a longer getaway, Fredericksburg offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and outdoor adventure.
It is steeplechase season!
Spring brings so many exciting ways to spend our school breaks and long weekends but we find the thrill of the steeplechase to be a frontrunner! Here are three that you can attend - all near small towns that you can enjoy when you are not caught up in the fun a the tailgate or the race!
A Nomad’s Dilema
The small towns of Vermont are popular destinations year-round with a robust short-term rental market. Platforms like Airbnb offer numerous fully furnished monthly rentals, making it feasible for visitors to settle in comfortably for extended stays. However, many of the towns have implemented regulations that cap the number of days short-term rentals can be rented out annually, except in certain zoning districts, or require stays to be longer term. Obviously this constrains supply but we certainly understand the . .dilemma. We visited on small town that experienced an entire neighborhood, with once exception, flipping to short term rentals. When none of your neighbors are local - it somewhat defeats the charm and draw of the town in the first place.
A time honored tradition
Lockhart's Chisholm Trail Roundup is a vibrant nod to the historic Chisholm Trail, a major cattle drive route in the post-Civil War era. The festival, typically hosted at Lockhart City Park, becomes a bustling hub of activity, entertainment, and an embodiment of Texas's rich history.
Might be the Sweetest Place in NH
Life is sweet with friends who have exceptional taste. It was the suggestion of just such a friend who summers in New Hampshire to not miss the little town of Walpole on my recent visit to the state. What a quintessential New Hampshire hamlet!
Connections Matter
In our drives through New Hampshire and Vermont, we didn’t just visit towns. We visited stories, dreams, and the beating hearts of communities. Can't wait to share more tales from the road!
Manners Matter
Since 2020, the pull toward the picturesque quiet of small towns has been magnetic. We yearned for landscapes where skies stretch out like endless canvases. In a world that confined us, the open fields, the meandering rivers, and the quaint downtowns whispered promises of a freedom the metropolis couldn't give. And here's the thing—freedom comes wrapped in responsibility.
Before you “think” about hanging a shop sign
Can you see your sign hanging above the door, etched in the vintage font that whispers the soul of your brand? Imagine the first rays of the morning sun filtering through your windows, illuminating the carefully selected apparel or artisanal pastries.
Company is Coming
It is a season that calls out to us, inviting us to leave the buzz of the city for the tranquil streets of small towns. As autumn approaches, you can almost hear the whisper - “Come visit us.”
Who is minding the street?
This week I found myself in the warm company of Main Street directors and downtown managers from across the landscape of Georgia at the Georgia Downtown Conference
Remote Work Rising
Have you marveled at the incredible renaissance of small towns in recent years? Much of the secret lies in the remote work revolution, a dance of innovation and nostalgia that's breathed new life into these charming communities.
Where MoxieTowns Started
Why small towns now? Because it is time. Why MoxieTowns? Because I really love small towns.
Millennials in a Small Town
With 84% of millennials stating that they prefer remote work, we think small towns could be a match made in heaven.
If you can connect, it is possible
Broadband and Fiber. They have changed everything. I think of them like the long ribbons of steel that crisscrossed our American West during the season of the locomotive. Places seen as unreachable were then only one of two days of non-stop speed across the plains.