Saint Cloud
An hour northwest of Minneapolis on Interstate 94, Saint Cloud is a charming small city on the banks of the Mississippi River. Saint Cloud State University is central to the community, both literally and figuratively: in addition to the 15,000 students enrolled, the university is one of the city’s biggest employers, and a dedicated fan base supports the school’s hockey program (the legendary Herb Brooks coached the Huskies back in the 1980s and his name now graces the Saint Cloud State hockey arena). Just north of campus, Downtown is a charming riverside district with a strip of restaurants, bars, galleries, and performance venues along St. Germain Street. The city is home to over ninety public parks, ensuring that you’re never more than a few blocks from trails, lakes, and relaxing green spaces. For weekend excursions into the great outdoors, Saint Cloud is only a short drive away from Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Mille Lacs Lake.
Riverdale
The quaint suburb of Riverdale is just 10 miles south of Downtown Atlanta, located in Clayton County. This flourishing city is full of modern comforts and affordable apartments – and south of one of the world’s busiest airports, Hartsfield-Jackson. Locals of Riverdale enjoy close proximity to Interstate 85 and MARTA bus stops and train stations. This city is on the rise and a great place to set down roots. Many local shopping centers afford residents to grab what they need quickly, and Southlake Mall is right around the corner. Route 85 is dotted with a wide array of restaurants from fast-food to sit-down.
Louisville
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, resting alongside the Ohio River on the Kentucky-Indiana border. The architecture in Louisville is a mix of old and new, with historic neighborhoods comprised of Victorian houses and towering skyscrapers scattered throughout the downtown area, many of which contain upscale apartments and condos available for rent. The amenities in Louisville are just as diverse as the architecture. Renting in Louisville affords you the opportunity to see the famous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, learn more about a boxing legend at the Muhammad Ali Center, and meet a range of animals at the Louisville Zoo. The city’s award-winning restaurant scene is an exemplary display of Southern cooking. Just outside the city lies the Louisville Mega Cavern, a vast underground space offering a broad range of adventurous attractions. Getting around from Louisville is easy with access to Louisville International Airport, TARC, and a system of interstates that connect the city. Cincinnati and Nashville lie to the north and south respectively, making Louisville a great starting point to begin exploring the surrounding regions.
