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U.S. City Guides and Region Guides
This collection consists of dedicated U.S. urban mag publications that are essential for local city life. These are your definitive city guides for metropolitan areas, featuring detailed coverage of local arts, culture, food, and politics, making them valuable destination magazines for both residents and visitors alike.
Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta Magazine Website
Issues 2003-2008
U.S.: Hour Media
“Since 1961, Atlanta magazine, the city’s premier general interest publication, has served as the authority on Atlanta, providing its readers with a mix of long-form nonfiction, lively lifestyle coverage, in-depth service journalism, and literary essays, columns, and profiles.” – Publisher.
Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle Magazine Website
Issues 2004-2020
Texas: Austin Chronicle Corp.
“The Austin Chronicle is an independent, locally owned and operated alternative newsweekly that reflects the heart and soul of Austin, Texas.” – Publisher.
Cincinnati Magazine
Cincinnati Magazine Website
Issues 2009-2021
Cincinnati, OH: Cincinnati Magazine
“Cincinnati Magazine is the definitive guide to living well in Greater Cincinnati, connecting sophisticated, educated readers with the region’s most interesting people, cultural issues, food, arts, fashion, and history via print, digital, and events.” – Publisher.
CityScope Magazine
2020- Present
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Through striking visuals and entertaining and informative editorial, CityScope showcases the beauty and charm of the Chattanooga area.
Desert
1937-1981 at Internet Archive (Black & White)
Colorado: Randall Henderson
Desert Magazine was a monthly regional publication based in the Colorado Desert published between 1937 and 1985.
Fargo Monthly
2012-2024
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota’s monthly magazine for events, people, entertainment, music, dining and leisure.
Houston CityBook
2016-2024
Houston, Texas
HOUSTON CITYBOOK combines style with substance in the most fascinating city in America.
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Magazine Website – PDF Magazine Archive
Issues 1995-2008
Indianapolis, IN: Emmis Communications
“Indianapolis Monthly, the city’s authoritative general interest magazine, provides its loyal monthly readers with compelling narrative stories and smart, lively service pieces. Coverage of politics, sports, crime, lifestyle, entertainment, restaurants, culture, business, and the big personalities that make the Circle City go ‘round.” – Publisher.
Kentucky Monthly
Kentucky Monthly Website
2016- Present
Frankfort, KY: Vested Interest Publications
Kentucky Monthly celebrates the people, places, events and culture of the Commonwealth.
Las Vegas Weekly
Las Vegas Weekly Website
Issues 2014 Present
Las Vegas, Nevada: Greenspun Media
“Las Vegas Weekly is a high-quality, glossy-covered free weekly magazine with an emphasis on arts, entertainment and popular culture.” – Website.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Magazine Website
Issues 1996-2006
Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Magazine LLC
“Los Angeles has chronicled life in the second-largest U.S. city since the magazine’s founding in 1961. The definitive resource for Angelenos, Los Angeles covers the people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news that defines Southern California with a signature mix of feature-length writing, service journalism, investigative reporting, and design.” – Publisher.
MKE Lifestyle (Milwaukee)
MKE Lifestyle Magazine Website
Current Issue & Archive
U.S.: MKE Lifestyle
“For more than 25 years, MKE lifestyle has been the leading voice of what it means to live well in the metro Milwaukee region, from its thriving downtown and sophisticated suburbs, to the natural beauty of Lake Country and the North Shore! – Magazine website.
New England Monthly
2017- Present
Massachusetts
New England Monthly is a lifestyle magazine of New England. Covering people, places and things in New England.
New York Magazine
New York Magazine Website
Issues 1968-1997
New York
“New York is an American biweekly magazine concerned with life, culture, politics, and style generally, and with a particular emphasis on New York City. It has published many noteworthy articles on American culture by writers such as Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Nora Ephron, John Heilemann, Frank Rich, and Rebecca Traister.” – Wikipedia.
Orange Coast
Orange Coast Magazine Website
Issues 1977-2008
U.S.: Hour Media
“Orange Coast is the premier local lifestyle magazine of the region, bringing together Southern California’s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, compelling photographs and quality advertising. ” – Publisher.
Palm Beach Life
Issues 2002-2010
Florida: Palm Beach Life Magazine
“Since 1906, Palm Beach Life has been the premier showcase of island living at its finest — fashion, interiors, landscapes, personality profiles, society news and much more.” – Publisher.
Portland Monthly
Portland Monthly Website
1986- Present
Portland, Maine
Since 1985, Portland Monthly has offered an Extraordinary Perspective that’s made it a favorite for readers and lovers of Maine.
Providence Monthly
Hey Rhody Website
2010- Present
Rhode Island
Hey Rhody Media Co. (formerly Providence Media) is the publisher of Rhode Island’s premier lifestyle magazines, including SO Rhode Island, The Bay Magazine, Hey Rhody and our flagship, Providence Monthly.
Redeye Chicago
Redeye Chicago Magazine Website
2008-2016
Chicago: Chicago Tribune
“The RedEye is a daily publication put out by the Chicago Tribune geared toward 18- to 34-year-olds.” – Publisher.
Salt Magazine
Salt Magazine Website
2013-2020
Wilmington, NC: Salt
“Salt Magazine is a storytelling magazine that explores the art and soul of Wilmington, North Carolina.” – Publisher.
San Diego Magazine
San Diego Magazine Website
2004-2012
California: San Diego Magazine
“San Diego Magazine is your guide to the good life in San Diego.
Sunset Magazine Archives
Sunset Magazine Website
1920-2000s
1898-1925 at Internet Archive (Black & White)
Sunset Publishing
Each image on this page opens an entire volume, with several months’ issues. Volume dates appear to range from 1920s to the early 2000s. They are not in chronological order.
“Sunset magazine is one of the leading publications to bring all things found and made in the West into the hands of people across the country.”
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Magazine Facebook Page
1986-2011
Florida: Tampa Bay Publications
“The best of Tampa all in one place. Food, Culture, Business, History, Sporting, Lifestyle.” – Publisher.
Texas Monthly Magazines
Texas Monthly Magazine Website
1973-1992
U.S.: Texas Monthly
“Texas Monthly Magazine has chronicled life in contemporary Texas since 1973, reporting on vital issues such as politics, the environment, industry, and education. The magazine is known for astute political commentary and compelling longform narrative nonfiction. As a leisure guide, it continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful recommendations.” – Publisher.
Vermont Life
Vermont Life Magazine Website
1946-2018
Vermont Dept of Tourism and Marketing
Vermont Life Magazine was founded in 1946 and ended in 2018. “Vermont Life was a thought-provoking, expertly designed quarterly magazine covering Vermont’s people, places, and culture. Stunning color photography and award-winning journalism made it the insider’s guide to Vermont food, arts and recreation, as well as the source for a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s creative economy and entrepreneurs.” – Publisher.
International City Life and Destination Magazines
This group features free international destination magazines that focus on specific regions and the city life within them. They function as excellent city guides for metropolitan areas outside the U.S., including Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, providing a local perspective found in a quality international urban mag.
Bath Life – Exeter Living – Cardiff Life – Bristol Life Magazine
MediaClash Website
Issues 2016 – Present
Bath, UK: MediaClash
“We celebrate the very best of South West living and lifestyle!” – Website.
Beijing Today
Issues 2001-2016
China: Beijing Youth Daily
“Beijing Today is a weekly English newspaper catering to expatriates and embassies that covers current events, art, cinema, music, dining, and shopping in Beijing.” – Publisher.
Boulevard Magazine
Boulevard Magazine Website
2009- Present
British Columbia, Canada
Boulevard magazine, celebrating over 33 years of publishing, is a British Columbia based publication proud to represent the great region we live in.
Canberra Weekly Magazine
Canberra Weekly Magazine Website
Issues 2015 – Present
Canberra, Australia: Canberra Weekly
From news and current issues, politics and sport, food and entertainment, fashion and beauty, home and lifestyle, real estate, motoring and trades & services.
Capital
Capital Magazine Website
Issues 2014 – Present
Wellington, New Zealand: Capital Magazine
“We love our city and keep our eyes and ears open to bring you the latest in arts, culture, cuisine and your cousin Jacinda down the street. Capital aims to share the stories of the clever citizens who call Wellington home.”
Essential
Essential Magazine Website
Issues 2009 – Present
Costa del Sol, Spain: Essential Magazine
“Essential Magazine’s objective is to represent the true spirit of life in this unique part of the world and to combine international interest with local content that appeals to a cosmopolitan audience. A monthly glossy magazine printed and distributed on the Costa del Sol, Spain.” – Publisher.
Fly Namibia Magazine
2019- Present
Namibia, Africa
Namibia’s first private scheduled passenger airline now has its own in-flight magazine. Fly Namibia magazine explores Namibian lifestyle, art, business and people like never before.
Home in Canada
Home in Canada Magazine Website
Issues 2016 – Present
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada: Home in Canada Magazine
“Luxury interior design, landscape, architecture and lifestyle magazines. We provide readers with stunning photography and great content for your home.” – Publisher. There are currently versions for Toronto and Montreal, and a French-language version of the Montreal issues. There are also Vancouver Home issues until 2018.
IN Noosa Magazine
IN Noosa Magazine Website
2014- Present
Australia
INform! INdulge! INspire! Celebrating food, people, fashion, home, art, environment and all that is distinctively Noosa! Noosa Heads, Australia
Living
Living Magazine Website
Issues 2016 – Present
Linazay, France: Living Magazine
“Living Magazine is the leading English-language magazine for people living in or visiting south west France. ” – Website. Only the issues that do not show a cost can be accessed free.
London Resident
London Resident Magazine Website
The Resident 2008-2019
London, UK: Archant Community Media
The Resident was a family of luxury London lifestyle magazines published by Archant Community Media. Archant distributed free up to 16 titles in affluent London areas in 2013, scaling back the printed versions over the following years. Currently the magazine is digital only.
Metropol
Metropol Magazine Website
Issues 2015 – Present
Christchurch, New Zealand: Metropol
Scroll down through the magazine collection to find “Canterbury Build” magazine. “Metropol is the premier lifestyle magazine celebrating Christchurch and its surrounding districts.” – Website.
Tomorrow Aljezur to Lagoa
Tomorrow Aljezur to Lagoa Website
Issues 2014 – Present
Algarve, Portugal: Tomorrow Algarve
“We aim to unite the local community with our monthly magazine covering Aljezur to Lagoa in the the Algarve. We publish news, events and useful features, as well as shining a light on good causes.” – Website.
Trend
Issues 2007 – Present
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, UK: Trend Productions
“The only local guide to a modern life in Aberdeen. Each issue has a rich mix of articles and reviews from local and surrounding businesses, and people in and around Aberdeen.” – Publisher.
Ulster Tatler
Ulster Tatler Website
Issues 2019 – Present
Belfast, Northern Ireland: Ulster Tatler
“Established in 1966, the Ulster Tatler is now Northern Ireland’s longest established and most widely read monthly. It has coverage of events in the Northern Ireland social calendar as well as local fashions. The tone of the magazine is very much to look of the positive side to life in Northern Ireland.” – Website.
UNO Magazine
UNO Magazine Website
2020- Present
New Zealand
Covers the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.
Vancouver
Vancouver Magazine Website
Issues 2017 – Present
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver Magazine
“Vancouver magazine is the indispensable playbook to Canada’s most exciting city. For over 50 years, this city’s influencers have turned to our iconic brand for insightful, informative coverage of the issues, the people, the places and the events that shape Vancouver. From in-depth reporting and analysis of the issues that matter most, to expert fashion and travel guides, reviews of the buzziest new restaurants and the best in wine and spirits, VanMag uncovers what matters now.” – Website.
Verve
Verve Magazine Website
Issues 2013 – Present
Auckland, New Zealand: Verve
“Auckland’s Favourite Free Lifestyle Magazine. Verve is brimful with great design, fashion, beauty, health, food and wine, lifestyle, travel, passionate and innovative people and lots of fabulous prizes to win.” – Website.
Western Living BC
Western Living Magazine Website
Issues 2017 – Present
Burnaby, BC Canada: Canada Wide Media
“Western Living informs and entertains a sophisticated, active and engaged urban reader. Our distinct Western Canadian focus is centred on three pillars: home design and decor, food and wine, and travel.” – Website.
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