A Summer Weekend in Lexington, Virginia: Campus Walks, Main Street, and Music Under the Trees
Plan a summer overnight in Lexington, Virginia, with a downtown stay, a quieter walk through Washington and Lee, Main Street galleries and boutiques, dinner at an established local restaurant, and an evening performance under the trees at Lime Kiln Theater.
A Summer Weekend in Camden, Maine: Harbor Sails, Mountain Views, and Breakfast Worth Planning Around
Plan a summer weekend in Camden, Maine, with a character-rich stay, breakfast at Buttermilk Kitchen, mountain views from Camden Hills State Park, an afternoon schooner sail on Penobscot Bay, and dinner by the harbor.
A Summer Weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina: Mountain Trails, Main Street, and Room to Roam
Plan a summer weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with a local B&B stay or a family-friendly retreat at The Horse Shoe Farm, plus hiking, biking, waterfalls, Main Street wandering, and relaxed mountain-town dining.
A Summer Weekend in Dorset & Manchester, Vermont: Cool Evenings, Lincoln History, and a Very Civilized Saturday
Plan a summer weekend in Dorset and Manchester, Vermont, with a stay at Barrows House, Hildene, Manchester shopping, optional hiking or Land Rover adventure, a nostalgic Dorset quarry swim, and dinner plus theatre in Dorset.
Dahlonega Trails & Outdoors: Mountain Air, Gold Country Roads, and a Little Bit of Grit
Explore Dahlonega, Georgia’s best trails and outdoor adventures, from Lake Zwerner and Yahoola Creek Park to Six Gap cycling routes, Bull Mountain mountain biking, and Amicalola Falls camping.
Dwell: Imagine Living in Boone, NC
Thinking about moving to Boone, NC? Here's a candid look at daily life, housing realities, tourism pressures, and who truly thrives in this mountain college town.
Sports & Recreation in Boone, NC: Golf, App State Football, Trail Rides & More
Your intro guide to golf, racquet sports, horseback riding, App State game days, and more in Boone, NC — from Kidd Brewer Stadium to mountain trail rides.
Trails & Outdoors in Boone, NC: Hiking, Skiing, Climbing & More
Your quick guide to hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, and skiing in Boone, NC — from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the High Country's best known trails.
Remote Work & Small-Town Living: Why Millions Are Choosing a Different Kind of Life
Remote work reshaped more than our calendars and commutes; it rewired what’s possible for our lives. In 2025, tens of millions of Americans are working remotely, and a significant share of them are using that freedom to trade big-city addresses for smaller, more livable places. When “where the office is” stops driving decisions, “where life feels right” finally gets to take the lead.
Small Town Affordability
Curious how far your housing budget goes in a big city versus a small town? Explore real 2025 data on rural vs. urban home prices, and see why small-town living can unlock more space, more land, and more life for less.
The Great Return: Why So Many Young Adults Are Leaving Cities for Small-Town Life
Discover why young adults are leaving big cities and choosing small towns for affordability, community, and creativity. Explore what’s fueling this great migration and how you can find your perfect town with MoxieTowns.
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!
The autumn magic is calling us north
We have had our nose to the digital grindstone lately, as we are working hard to expand our platform to share more about the amazing places. we are finding and making it easier to share! We're cooking up something quite marvelous here—imagine an artisanal blend of storytelling and digital magic to give you more of the hidden gems we've discovered.
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.
Not a Movie Set
We love to imagine small-town life—the tranquility, the tight-knit community, and charm big cities can lack. And while many of the Hallmark movies are filmed in real small towns, the life they portray is a script.
Small Towns, Villages & Hamlets
Each small town whispers its own tale, distinct in its melody and rhythm. Some bustling with the energy of 50,000 souls, others humming the tranquil song of a mere 1,000 inhabitants. We embark on this journey from the heart of the south, within arm's reach of countless remarkable towns, each with its own allure.