Category Archives: Planning

Planning an East Coast vacation or day trip to an East Coast town or city? Our planning guides will help you create the best trip ever!

Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC: When & Where to See Them + Festival Insights

Washington DC, USA at the tidal basin with Washington Monument in spring season

Seeing the cherry blossoms in Washington DC is a bucket list trip for many. For those who are lucky enough to live nearby, it’s an annual event that even the most jaded of DCists can’t help but enjoy. The beauty of these white and pink blossoms around the Tidal Basin lifts the spirits and reignites […]

12 Best Day Trips from Washington DC: Where to Go, How to Get There, & What to Do

Cannons and a monument at Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania

Visiting the nation’s capital soon? Its strategic location makes it so easy to take a wide variety of fun and interesting day trips from Washington DC, so you can enjoy the city and get out to see even more! Whether you’re looking for history, wineries, beautiful scenery, or just a great day out, there are […]

21 Winter Day Trips from NYC: Snowy Activities, Seasonal Shopping, Quaint Towns & More

Old Yale Campus in winter in New Haven, Connecticut.

Eager to get out of the city? Enjoy these awesome winter day trips from NYC to maximize the season! Whether you’re looking for seasonal markets for holiday shopping or snow-fueled adventure on the slopes, there is so much fun to be had on a single-day getaway from New York. Take a winter road trip or […]

21 Slopes & Mountain Resorts for the Best Skiing in New England This Winter

Skiiers on a snowy day at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow Vermont

Ready to hit the slopes for some New England skiing this season? We’re highlighting all the best places to ski in each New England state, starting with the most popular and best destinations that you can’t skip this winter. Vermont is known as a winter wonderland, so it’s no wonder this state has some of […]

Hocus Pocus Filming Locations – Movie 1 AND 2!

White building on Ocean Drive in Salem Hocus Pocus filming location

Sistaaaahs! Come with me on a virtual tour of the best Hocus Pocus filming locations but watch out for the Sanderson Sisters. Fly with us as we discover where Max, Dani and Allison live, what building hosts the best party in town, and which cemetery played the backdrop for the bullying scene during our tour […]

16 Fabulous Fall Day Trips From Boston for Foliage, History & Fun

Aerial view of pretty Pepperrell Cove on the Piscataqua River at Portsmouth Harbor in the fall as the leaves are changing

These fall day trips from Boston show off all the beautiful foliage and interesting history New England has to offer. Base yourself in Beantown to enjoy an autumn vacation, with day trips from the city being easy and interesting! Follow the coastline to enjoy fall colors along the Atlantic shore. Or head west or north […]

(Free) New England Fall Road Trip 1 Week Itinerary

Photo of Pond in Boston Common Garden surrounded by trees in fall colors

Planning the ultimate trip to New England in the fall? It’s the perfect chance to see the best of the East Coast fall foliage and check out some of the bigger cities and incredible mountain ranges. This New England fall road trip 1 week itinerary will take you from Boston to Portland to the White […]

24 Best Places to Visit in New England According to Locals

A coastal building says Lobsters and has colorful small buoys attached, seen near Bar Harbor Maine

There are so many beautiful, historic, fun, and fascinating places to visit in New England. From Maine to Connecticut, you can enjoy the wild Atlantic coastline and charming island communities, historic homes and vibrant cities, outdoor adventures and artistic enclaves. New England is a destination you do not want to skip! We’ll outline the best […]