Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas, located along the Kansas River, played a crucial role in the Western revolution, first serving as a stop along the Oregon Trail. While Topeka does not have a lot in the way of expression, there is a growing Arts & Entertainment area known as the NOTO Arts Center, which is proving to be the cultural business district, with shops, restaurants, antique shops, and more.
Montgomery, Alabama
In 1861, Montgomery was selected as the capital of the Confederate States of America, which eventually moved to Richmond, Virginia. Today, the city is known for its revitalization programs, colleges, and historic sites, such as the Civil Rights Trail, the Shakespeare Festival of Alabama, and the Montgomery Fine Arts Museum. It’s also an amazingly inexpensive city with a median rent keeping of $867.