If you're living in Chicago and need a break from the big city bustle, these five adorable towns are a great place to visit for a weekend solo trip.

Even skeptical and religion-averse younger Americans see something worth passing on in the jolly avatar of the Christmas holiday.

Surrounded by Delta farmland, Wilson, Ark., surprises visitors year-round with its English Tudor-style architecture, high-end boutique hotel and unique charm. But at Christmas, the town lights up.