Tucked along the banks of the Sheepscot River in Maine’s breathtaking Midcoast region, Wiscasset has been quietly perfecting its charm since the 1600s without succumbing to the tourist-trap fate of ...

Johnstown proves that point perfectly. This western Pennsylvania city sits in the mountains like a cozy blanket. The downtown area has that classic small-town feel that makes you want to slow down.

Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Each ...