At the core of The Cornhusker State lies Grand Island, flagship city of Greater Nebraska and heartbeat of the retail business for regions between Omaha and Denver. According to Good Housekeeping magazine, "[Stuhr Museum is] one of the top 10 places to relive America's past." History comes alive in this 200-acre village where townspeople re-enact life on the prairie. The annual migration of cranes to the area is a tourist attraction and a naturalist's delight. There are several golf courses in the area and a shooting park offering 25 miles of walking trails and equestrian paths in addition to a shooting range.

The small town of Lincoln is steeped in wild west history, its colorful past painted by the Apache Indians and characters such as Billy the Kidd and Kit Carson. Interestingly enough, the town of Lincoln has shunned the plastico fast food and motel franchises that have sprung up almost everywhere else in New Mexico and visitors will find only locally owned dining and accommodation options are available here. In addition to Lincoln's history and heritage, the rolling grasslands and foothills of the Sierra Blanca Mountains incorporated in the Fort Stanton Recreation area spread to the west of town, offering visitors to this area a good variety of recreational opportunity.

Norfolk, Virginia's second largest city, and Portsmouth, the nation's oldest naval shipyard, jut out into the blue waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The world's largest naval base is located here, the center of the Hampton Roads area, where seafaring is second nature. These cities have renewed over the years with a new waterfront marketplace and revitalized downtown.

Boat, fish, hike, bike, explore? the abundance of recreational activity found in and around Rock Hill is a nature lover's dream come true.

Through the years, Spartanburg has collected a diverse population that gives the town a distinctive identity. It's clear that residents treasure their town's history, and adore its downtown. Downtown's tree-lined streets and decorative lampposts warmly greet visitors, and its eclectic mix of architecture teases them to explore.

Union is a small community; with a downtown that displays narrow two and three story brick and clapboard buildings in varied condition. You won't find many hip bistros, high-end boutiques or gourmet coffee houses here, but you will discover a genuine piece of rural America.