The Queen City of the Sound, as it's known, offers an array of appealing advantages: Long Island Sound access, a bustling downtown that's undergoing a multimillion-dollar revitalization, a diverse population mix, a burgeoning arts and culture district, plenty of green spaces, and ethnic eateries from around the globe. Iona College and Monroe College add an academic flair, while entertainment options like New Roc City (a complex with cinema, IMAX theater, arcade, and mini-golf), an escape room, and the county's first ax-throwing destination amp up the fun factor.