As New England braces itself for an arctic blast and more
snow, I am left dreaming about the summer. I shouldn’t take all of the credit
for the idea of this post—it was my husband’s suggestion. He asked me to think
about places I want to travel to this summer. Since we will be taking our
honeymoon in April, we will be staying local this summer. With that said, there
are always great places to visit in your own “backyard.” These places are a
drive away, but make you feel as though you have traveled far and wide. As I
did some researching, I found three amazing places only a few hours from where
we live. If you are ever traveling to New England, the following would be great
pit-stops for you as well. Trust me-- there are more! These are just on my "definite" list this summer :) (right Jim????)
1 1. Burlington, Vermont
I have been to a few places in Vermont, but
I have never experienced Burlington. Many people have recommended visiting this
great little city, and with so many activities available, I can see why. It isn’t
just the beautiful scenery, but the bike paths, parks, lakes, history, culture,
and arts that attracts people. The
downtown area is filled with beautiful buildings, great outdoor spaces
(restaurants), and lots of action. I think this would be the perfect day-trip
or weekend get-away trip for the summertime. Along the way you could even tour the
Green Mountain National Forest (Vermont). There are also many brewery tours in
Vermont (which my husband and I love going on), which might be a fun addition
to the trip as well.
2 2. Nantucket, MA
Although my husband and I have gone to Nantucket Island
together (our proposal site), I would love to go back to Nantucket on a nice
spring or summer day. I love history (thank you mom J), and Nantucket is just
filled with historical sites, trails, and buildings. I love that the
cobblestone has been preserved. I love that it is secluded and that you have to
take a ferry there. I love the shops, dining, and how you can smell the ocean
no matter where you are on the island. I am a beach girl (if you haven’t
already guessed). My dream is to one day
either live right on the beach or live on Nantucket. Yes- I know it is not
practical, but it’s the perfect island. For some reason, I feel a calmness when
I am there. The salty winds, the cool water, the shingled houses, the hydrangeas
blooming, the lighthouse beaming, they all speak to me. If you've never been to
the Cape or islands—you should put those destinations on your bucket list. They are unmatched.
3 3. Cape Elizabeth, ME
The last place (well the last place that I can think of
today) I would love to visit is Cape Elizabeth in Maine. While I have spent
many summers in Maine on vacation (York Beach), I have never gone to Cape
Elizabeth. I have a slight obsession with not only the beach, but lighthouses.
I would love to travel to this lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth and see it in person! Besides
visiting the beach and water, you can tour multiple light houses, historical mansions,
and parks. It seems like the perfect day trip destination to me.
Thank you for reading today! If any of you have been to New
England, and have really enjoyed visiting a particular city/town/attraction,
feel free to add your comments below! I am always looking for more places to
visit! If you haven’t been to New England, but you have a great attraction to
mention near your town, feel free to place it in the comments section also! I
am always looking for fun places to visit around the US.
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