New England Through My Eyes
I'm Scott — born and raised in New England. 25 years of backroads, lobster shacks, ski mountains, and autumn drives. These are the places I keep coming back to.
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Plan Your Trip with AI ➝From the Freedom Trail to Cape Cod's beaches. History, seafood, island getaways, and the cultural heart of New England.
Rocky coastline, lighthouses, lobster pounds, and Acadia. The way life should be — and Route 1 proves it.
Covered bridges, ski towns, craft beer, and the best fall foliage on the planet. Route 100 is the drive of a lifetime.
The Granite State. White Mountains hiking, Kancamagus Highway, lake country, and a seacoast gem in Portsmouth.
The Ocean State. Gilded Age mansions in Newport, creative energy in Providence, and Block Island's quiet beauty.
Maritime history in Mystic, world-class pizza in New Haven, and the rolling hills of Litchfield County.
In-Depth Guides
Every price verified. Every restaurant visited. Every tip from personal experience.
Boston
Cradle of Liberty
From $80/day
Acadia National Park
Where the Mountains Meet the Sea
From $50/day
Stowe
Ski Capital of the East
From $60/day
Newport
City by the Sea
From $60/day
Cape Cod
New England's Summer Playground
From $70/day
Portland
Foodie Capital of New England
From $60/day
White Mountains
The Granite State's Crown Jewel
From $50/day
Burlington
Queen City on Lake Champlain
From $55/day
Nantucket
The Grey Lady — 30 Miles at Sea
From $80/day
Martha's Vineyard
Island of Presidents & Artists
From $70/day
Bar Harbor
Gateway to Acadia
From $55/day
Camden
Where Mountains Meet the Sea
From $50/day
Woodstock
Vermont's Prettiest Village
From $55/day
Salem
Witch City & Maritime Gem
From $60/day
Mystic
New England's Maritime Treasure
From $55/day
Portsmouth
New Hampshire's Seacoast Gem
From $55/day
Berkshires
Culture Meets Countryside
From $55/day
North Conway
White Mountains Basecamp
From $50/day
Franconia Notch
New Hampshire's Alpine Pass
From $45/day
Providence
The Creative Capital
From $50/day
New Haven
Pizza Capital of America
From $50/day
Manchester
Southern Vermont Elegance
From $50/day
Kennebunkport
Classic Maine Coast
From $55/day
Block Island
New England's Best-Kept Island Secret
From $60/day
Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire's Great Lake
From $50/day
Mad River Valley
Vermont's Hidden Valley
From $50/day
Litchfield Hills
Connecticut's Hidden Countryside
From $50/day
Essex River Valley
Clam Shacks & Coastal Charm
From $50/day
Route 1 Coastal Drive
Maine's Iconic Coastal Highway
From $50/day
Appalachian Trail NE
2,000 Miles of Eastern Wilderness
From $30/day
What Makes This Different
No press trips. No sponsored stays. Just 25 years of living here.
Real Prices
"Every price is one I paid"
$18 lobster rolls in Portland. $35/night camping in Acadia. $12 lift tickets on a Tuesday. Every number verified on-site.
Grew Up Here
"25 years of New England living"
The back roads through Vermont in October. The beach that locals keep quiet. The diner that hasn't changed since 1978. This isn't research — it's home.
No Sponsored Content
"I don't take press trips"
No hotel comps, no tourism board deals. I pay full price and tell you what I actually think.
Your Guide
Born and raised in New England — 25 years of exploring every corner of these six states.
Most New England travel advice comes from bloggers who visited for a long weekend. I grew up here — 25 years of skiing Vermont, sailing Rhode Island, hiking the White Mountains, and eating my way through Maine's lobster shacks.
Explore by Interest
Fall foliage drives, festival calendars, regional food guides, and historic trails.
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