Active Cities

The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the Windy City

You don't have to live in a mountain town to pursue a life of adventure. Presenting the life-changing strategies urban dwellers can adopt to play harder.

Health and fitness columnist Brad Stulberg shares his tips on how to ensure that an active life and city life are not mutually exclusive

The best, most creative, time-saving ways to fit (and organize) all your gear into a tiny apartment

These eight items don't take up much space. Buy them all and you'll be better outfitted than any pricey gym.

The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city that never sleeps

You don’t have to give up the amenities of a large urban environment just because you prefer traveling on two wheels over four

What kinds of cities make families happy? That was our starting point. The answer, of course, is complicated. Our first assumption: kids like being around other kids. So we looked for cities where a high percentage of the population is under age 18. Next we looked at affordability...

Dixie is bursting with adventures, hip breweries, and a new river to raft (we’ll explain). And it hasn’t lost any of its down-home charm.

The city gets a bad rap: flat, boring, concrete. The flat part? That’s true. But the rest couldn’t be more wrong.

They know their coffee, beer, yoga, and outdoor boutiques. We've picked the highlights.

The city has taken a turn toward smart development, livable neighborhoods, and high-energy amenities.

Luckily for you, these involve no slot machines—only glassy waters for paddling and natural playgrounds for climbing

The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer