A local's guide to savoring the history, culture, food and nature of the Northeast USA
Explore the Northeast corner of the United States, New England
As the COVID cases surge and the weather gets colder, I am looking for spots to have dinner that feel safe. One of the best things about Rhode Island is its amazing food. Eating at a restaurant is a good way to ensure that these eateries will still exist after these trying economic times. Although … Read more
Mystic is the perfect spot for a family day or a Connecticut weekend getaway. It is full of history and has a small, quaint downtown on the Mystic River, the nation’s largest maritime museum, a living history museum, and a world-class aquarium. Read on for things to do in Mystic, Connecticut. The History of Mystic, … Read more
Riding bikes is one of my favorite active pastimes. And Newport, in Rhode Island, is one of my favorite spots to be. It is the perfect blend of colonial history and natural beauty. Although I prefer my bike rides to be on paths, I decided to take a bike ride to enjoy Newport’s natural beauty. … Read more
If you are visiting New England in the fall, be sure to visit New Hampshire. New Hampshire has lakes, mountains, including New England’s tallest peak Mt. Washington, and brightly colored leaves as far as the eye can see. Last week, I shared my New Hampshire long weekend road trip foliage itinerary. Today I am continuing … Read more
New England is famous for its fall foliage. All the brilliance of fall is on display in this New England state. New Hampshire has mountains, lakes, and trees, making it a perfect choice for a fall road trip. You can stay in a country inn, drive through romantic covered bridges, and experience the multicolored leaves … Read more
If you are looking for a day trip from Boston with history and a lot of fun, a day trip from Boston to Salem is the answer. Salem is a port city that was founded in 1626. It is now most famous for its Witch Trials of 1692, and it’s author, Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is … Read more
The views from Mount Major’s summit in New Hampshire are some of the best that I have seen. For this half-day moderate hike up Mount Major, the rewards are views of the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee. This hike is a perfect stop for a New Hampshire road trip. Hiking is one of my favorite … Read more
Bike riding is the perfect way to take in the sights and natural beauty on Cape Cod. The star of Cape Cod is the water, so my favorite bike trails on Cape Cod run alongside it. I have written whole posts about my time spent on these trails but wanted to highlight them here. I … Read more
If you are looking for a bike trail on Cape Cod that will provide you with the best overview of the area, be sure to ride the Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth, Massachusetts. It has cranberry bogs, marshes, farms, art, and beaches. It is, in fact, the only bike trail on Cape Cod that goes … Read more
Thickly wooded coniferous forests full of moose, one of the oldest national parks in the east, uninhabited wilderness, quaint seaside towns, and 5ooo miles total of coastline- there is a lot to explore in the state of Maine in New England, USA. Maine is the state that I vacation to the most, living just a … Read more