For retirees looking to live in a big city on a small budget, Des Moines is a good choice. Affordability is just one reason it made our list. Des Moines also boasts a strong economy and plenty of ...

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My favorite thing to do in the Midwest is visit Bayfield ... a rugged and awe-inspiring landscape with dramatic scenery of eroded buttes, pinnacles, spires, sprawling grasslands, abundant wildlife ...

This small Midwest town has a great arts scene, charming local restaurants and shops, and almost any water activity you can ...