Place 2 of 52: Chattanooga Is Changing. But Its Charms Remain.
Despite some transformative growing pains, the city may well be one of the most pleasant and livable ones in the United States.
Place 1 of 52: Starting an Intimidating World Tour in the Big Easy
Our new columnist — chosen (out of 13,000 applicants) to visit all of the spots on our 52 Places list — finds plenty to celebrate in New Orleans, including fierce pride and a spirit of forgiveness.