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The 7 Best Hikes in New Hampshire

March 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New Hampshire is a great place to hike with ample access to woods, water, and windswept summits. Below, we spotlight some of the best, most beautiful, most famous, and most accessible hikes in New Hampshire for visitors and Bucket List-oriented locals, alike. Each is special for a different reason, as each hike detailed below reflects […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, hiking, nature, small town america

The 9 Best Restaurants in Amelia Island, Florida (+ The Best Coffee, Sweets & More!)

March 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Amelia Island, Florida has no shortage of great places to eat– as long as you know where to look. As a result, the best restaurants on Amelia Island come in a wide array of contexts, and exploring all the variety is half the fun.  Here, you can find hole-in-the-wall seafood shacks, high-end resort destinations for […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Relaxing getaway, restaurants, small town america

10 Cool Things to Do in Keene, New Hampshire

January 14, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Keene, New Hampshire is a quaint little college town in the rolling hills of Southern New Hampshire that makes a great low-key destination for a weekend away. If you’re looking to experience historic small-town New England at an affordable and accessible pace, Keene is a great place to start. Because of its pastoral roots and […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, small town america

9 Beautiful Places to Stay in Kennebunkport, Maine

January 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a gorgeous place to stay in Kennebunkport, Maine, then look no further. This insider’s guide to the best places to stay in Kennebunkport– whether you’re looking for a resort hotel, glamourous camping, or a cute little BnB– has something for everyone seeking a unique stay in one of America’s most enduringly […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: hotels, Relaxing getaway, small town america

The 8 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Alexandria, Virginia

January 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best breakfast + brunch spots in Alexandria, Virginia reflect the locavore foodie ethos of this charming historic city. Whether you’re looking for a fancy new age restaurant, a healthy option, or a traditional greasy spoon, Alexandria can provide it– especially if you know where to look. Fortunately, like all of our bespoke restaurant guides, […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, restaurants, small town america, virginia

At This Charming Paw Paw Festival in Maryland, America’s “Secret Fruit” Shines

October 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Momentum is growing behind a beautiful Paw Paw Festival that takes place at a 25-acre homestead in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Frederick, Maryland– an event that’s fast becoming one of the DMV area’s best-kept secrets in the realm of local food.  Paw Paws (Asimina triloba) are a somewhat elusive regional fruit […]

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9 Cool Things to Do in Cumberland, Maine

September 10, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Cumberland, Maine is a lovely little idyllic town in Southern Maine that’s known for its peaceful recreation areas and luxuriously slow summer living. It’s full of charmingly expansive farmland, lush wooded areas, and welcoming small town New England heritage that makes it a nice place to, quite frankly, simply wander around.   Having a car is […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Maine, nature, small town america

7 Cool Things To Do in Leesburg, Virginia

April 25, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether it’s a cool cafe, vintage shopping, afternoon tea, a quaint bookstore, a lovely lunch, or a recreational spa experience you’re after, this short insider’s guide to Leesburg, Virginia, features all the things you need to know for a fun adventure around this charming historic town. If you’ve ever been curious about this storied little […]

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The 9 Best Restaurants in Bristol, Rhode Island

April 2, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Bristol, Rhode Island is a small coastal town known for its seafood– in particular, oysters– and its lively waterfront dining scene. As a result, the best restaurants in Bristol are great places to try Rhode Island coastal cuisine and uniquely local dishes made from regionally-sourced meat, dairy, veg, and baked goods.  With its cute, walkable […]

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When Peach Picking in Northern Virginia Feels Like Eden

June 2, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a gorgeous place to go peach picking in Northern Virginia, or near DC? Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia is an ideal spot for a serene day trip, reminiscent at once of a scene from the orchards in Call My By Your Name, or a naturalistic Renaissance painting. It’s gorgeous!  When peach season […]

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