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America's biggest cities will never be "vacant," in the true sense of the word. But, certain cities are losing a lot of residents. A new study is out, and it actually implies that one Florida city is moving towards vacancy.
The research comes from Aa.investing.com. "There is no shortage of cities in America that provide great quality of life to their inhabitants," the article states. They add, "For some reason, however, Americans are leaving cities at record numbers, never before seen."
They go on to mention that one reason could be the shifting economy, as well as the low cost of small-town living. It's true that you can get a much larger house in a smaller town for a more affordable price than that same house in a larger city. Even the suburbs can be very expensive, especially if they are connected to a major city. Za.investing.com notes that "with a changing economy, people are more independent, moving away from these larger cities in droves."
Before we get to our state, let's look at the No. 1 city that they say is moving towards vacancy. It's Washington, D.C. Why? "Over the last decade, while there has been a major influx of young professionals moving into the city, this has led to large scale gentrification that has relegated a lot of lifelong DC-natives to nearby Maryland and Virginia, where housing costs are lower," the article states. The major industries here are the federal government and tourism, and the annual growth rate is 1.04%.
As for Florida, the city that is moving towards vacancy is Orlando. How could that be, right? It's the home of Disney World. The study states that Orlando's high crime "has made it a less-than-desirable destination for families to live, in addition to the poor quality of schools in the local school system." Find the full list here.
Apple cider season is here. There's just something special about having apple cider in the fall. You can have it any season, but it just tastes better in the fall. What's more, if it's chilly out, it's extra delicious to have hot apple cider with a dash of cinnamon. So, what are some of the bets spots for apple cider in America? Florida has one of them.
Before we get to today's apple cider, let's look at some of the interesting history of apple cider. According to Washington State University, the very "first recorded references to cider date back to Roman times," and, "in 55 BCE Julius Caesar found the Celtic Britons fermenting cider from native crabapples. The people of northern Spain were making sidra before the birth of Christ." That's so wild to think about.
Moreover, according to SmithsonianMag.com, "Evidence of apple trees growing along the banks to the Nile River can be found dating back to about 1300 B.C., but there's no evidence that ancient Egyptians ever used them for cider. However, considering how much the Egyptians enjoyed beer (and that they were one of the first cultures to brew it), they did have some notion of the joys of fermenting alcoholic beverages."
In other words, apple cider dates back a long, long time. In fact, apples are as old as time, really. Remember the Biblical story where Eve at the apple? There you have it. Even though apples are very ancient, the way that we eat them today is not. There are so many different ways to enjoy apples and apple cider in the fall. With that in mind, let's get into the best apple cider in the U.S. What's your favorite spot to get local apple cider? Reach out to us on social media and give us your picks.
Florida Has One of the Best Spots for Apple Cider in America
Linvilla Orchards in Pennsylvania
Linvilla Orchards is located in Media, Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes south of Philadelphia. It's a favorite local spot to get apple cider every fall. In addition to apple cider, Linvilla has their legendary Apple Cider Doughnuts. Oh, my.
Franklin Cider Mill in Michigan
If you haven't tried the honey crisp apple cider at Franklin Cider Mill, then you haven't experienced fall. This cider mill, located in Bloomfield Hills, is close to Detroit. It's a super fun spot for fall activities.
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill in North Carolina
You'll find delicious, fresh cider at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill in Morganton, North Carolina. They, of course, make their own cider by pressing their fresh apples and turning it into yummy cider. They even offer it hot or as a slushie.
Mercier Orchards in Georgia
Mercier Orchards are a fourth generation family and veteran-owned and operated apple orchard. They were founded back in 1943. They offer amazing cider, as well as other fresh treats, such as baked goods and fruit. They're located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Florida
"Our mission at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market is to bring our customers a variety of locally grown produce," Bedner's Farm Fresh Market states on their social media pages. Located in Boynton Beach, Florida, this spot is known for its great cider and the annual Bedner's Fall Festival.
