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Asheville
Asheville is a prosperous small city of just over 75,000 (400,000 in the Metro) in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina. The town has many beautiful streets for biking, and it is easy to go into the surrounding countryside for a great, if hilly ride. Because of its charming envir.......more>>
La Paz
La Paz is a large beach city on the southeast coast of Mexico's Baja peninsula. The population was 215,000 in 2010 and many more live in the surrounding Metro. Summers are very hot and dry and winters are mild. The very Americanized resort of Cabo San Lucas is a short drive away on the Baja's so.......more>>
Las Vegas
While less known for its colleges than for its famed glamor, Las Vegas is a sparkling city peppered with college presences. The city is one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S. Legalized gambling in this desert resort city has created an enormous economy and attracted many new residents.Th.......more>>
Savannah-GA
As one of the most beautiful college cities in America, Savannah is an appealing and cultural community. Home to four institutions, this city of 132,000 was planned in England before it was settled, and is a testament to the idea of urban planning. It is laid out in a grid with frequent squares; hom.......more>>