Real Cities is staffed and operated by some of the nation's leading media companies including Knight Ridder Digital, Central Newspapers and Belo Corporation. Unlike national networks or standalone Web sites, Real Cities regional hubs specialize in extensive local information. Our intention is to save users time and effort by providing a variety of choices and a vast array of information in one single location so users don't have to hop around the Web. Each hub is completely customized with local information by experienced publishing and Internet-savvy staff who live and work in each city. At the heart of the hub is an extensive local directory.
Users have the option of searching just the local directory or the entire Web.
Each city guide contains an in-depth directory of information and services. Interesting user features include community publishing tools to bring institutions and groups together by interest or topic, and allows users to create their own Web sites and publish information on their own. Free email, current weather reports, instant maps and directions, yellow page listings and links to local newspapers are user favorites we've included. Our unique marketplace provides a place for users to shop online. A wide-variety of national and local merchants are available.