New London, city, New London County, southeastern Connecticut, on the Thames River near its mouth on Long Island Sound; incorporated as a city 1784.

National Harbor is a waterfront development on the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, Maryland, just south of Washington, D.C. Built on a former industrial site, it has become a mixed-use destination with hotels, residences, restaurants, shops, offices, and public spaces arranged along the riverfront.

Taupō, located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, is built along the shores of Lake Taupō, which is the largest freshwater lake in Australasia, formed nearly two thousand years ago by a massive volcanic eruption. That eruption was so powerful, it was recorded in ancient Chinese and Roman texts, even though it occurred halfway across the world. Today, the lake is calm, clear, and central to life in the region, offering everything from trout fishing to kayaking and lakeside cycling.

Pontevedra is a historic city in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, set along the Lérez River near the Atlantic coast. It is known for its well-preserved old town and a layout that favors pedestrians, giving the center a calm and accessible feel.

On the Canadian border where Lake Huron and Lake Superior meet, a canal built in 1895 still is used to have boats bypass the rapids of the St. Mary's river.