Deerfield , General info:
8/10

Deerfield is a historic New England town near the Berkshires. It offers many historic attractions as well as Yankee Candle Company, the world's most famous scented candles. The town is made up of more than 70 percent farmland, yet it has an internet cafe, fine restaurants, and all of the services you would need in a little village.

Deerfield , Cheap stuff:
7/10

Deerfield is the home of Berkshire Brewing Company, makers of fine ales, beers and lagers, and available in their signature 22 oz. bottles.

Deerfield , Different stuff:
8/10

We have a lot of beautiful scenery and a wonderful downtown. There is free WiFi on the town common, no password needed. Also there is a cute little cafe called GoNOMAD Cafe right on the common.

Deerfield , Don't miss:
10/10

The view from the top of Mount Sugarloaf of the Connecticut river and farmlands of Sunderland.

Deerfield , Food:
6/10

From bagels to fine dining, to latte and cappuccino, plus fast food from Subway and soups from Elm Farm Bakery, Deerfield has many options.

Visit the BBA Polish Deli for specialties from Poland like galumpki, and latkes.

Deerfield , Hotels:
5/10

Red Roof Inn, on Rte 5, and The Deerfield Inn, in Old Deerfield are best choices.

Deerfield , Safety:
10/10

It's a safe place to walk any time day or night.

Oakland , General info:
9/10

Oakland is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Alameda County. Oakland is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Combined statistical area#Largest CSAs-twelveth-most-populous metropolitan area in the United States. Based on 2006 statistical data, Oakland is the 44th-largest city in the United States.

Rand McNally named Oakland as having the best weather in the United States.

Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several major corporations including Kaiser Permanente and Clorox, as well as corporate headquarters for nationwide businesses like Dreyer's and Cost Plus World Markets.

Oakland , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Like any big city...

Oakland , Different stuff:
9/10

Symbols of Oakland’s arrival as a modern 20th century metropolis -- the Beaux Arts-style City hall and Rotunda Building, the Tribune Tower, and the Art Deco-style Financial Center building

Oakland , Don't miss:
8/10

Dunsmuir House, Grand Lake Theatre, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland, Parkway Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Preservation Park, USS Potomac-National Historic Landmark

Oakland , Food:
9/10

Jack's Bistro, Horatio's, Garibaldi's on College, Citron, ...

Oakland , Hotels:
8/10

Clarion Suites Lake Merritt Restaurant & Hotel, Jack London Square Lodging, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland Airport, Regency Inn, North Oakland, Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove, Oakland Marriott

Quality Inn, Imperial Inn, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Oakland , Safety:
9/10

Not so safe in here ...