Simply put? I don't get to go on actual vacations too often, I'm not in the tax bracket. But I have been to a few cool plces in the last couple years, as we toured colleges for my daughter. So, I will include those places in this list!
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Burlington, Vermont
Newport, Rhode Island
Southern Maine
Burlington, Vermont
another one on the college visit trail
For People and Planet | The University of Vermont
This hotel was AMAZING. We had our own suite, with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and a gigantic bathroom. We were able to buy groceries and cook right here saving a ton on restaurant prices. They had a really good continental breakfast, a giant fir...
Burlington Hotels | Green Mountain Suites Burlington Hotel
Yup, we did find this.
Tallest Filing Cabinet on Earth
We did visit the Ben and Jerry's factory!
Waterbury Factory, VT Ice Cream Shop - Ben & Jerry's
we visited North Beach at sunset. So amazing
North Beach
Took Emma paddleboarding at Oakledge Park in Burlington, on Lake Champlain
PaddleSurf Champlain
the best place in town to go shopping
Church Street Marketplace
this was the coolest vintage shop
Shop Vermont
the UVM bookstore
Welcome | The UVM Bookstore
the CUTEST gift shop
Golden Hour Gift Co
really good pub food outside, with live music!
Red Square - Burlington, VT
Newport, Rhode Island
A college in the HEART of Newport's Gilded Age mansion district
Salve Regina University - Learn, Lead, Make a Difference. | Salve Regina University
We had lunch here, and watched an entire wedding take place across the street.
Corner Cafe
This was a very nice stay. It was clean. Well staffed. Had a pool, work out room and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream vending machine. Our room was on the first floor, and had a patio is a very green grassy area. Continental breakfast was very good.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area Rooms & Rates
We had such a good meal here. OMG
Home
so much to do in downtown Newport.
Shopping in Newport, RI│Gift Shops, Clothing Stores, and More
Just explore this page. then go and see it in person
Explore the Gilded Age | Newport Mansions
We got to tour this IMMACULATE mansion
The Breakers | Newport Mansions
We did the Ocean Point drive, and found some amazing vistas!
Ocean Drive - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
When in newport....
NEWPORT, RI
we visited in april. It was freezing and DEAD.
Sachuest Beach (Second Beach)
Most of the trail was inaccessible when we went due to massive flood damage. But we went during Daffodil season, and it was beautiful
Newport, RI's Cliff Walk combines ocean views, mansions, and a rocky
shore line into a 3.5 mile Federally listed Recreational Walk.
Visit during April!
April's Daffodil Days - Newport in Bloom
a little about the city
Hello Burlington, VT: Things to Do, Places to Stay, Events & More
Southern Maine
this was the SWEETEST Air Bnb in Camp Ellis (Saco) Maine.
Home in Saco · ★4.96 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 bath
Another Air Bnb in Saco Maine. This was right in downtown, walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
Rental unit in Saco · ★4.72 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bath
an incredible restaurant in Saco, in the old mill!
HOME | ROTM
Best Pizza in Biddeford
Coletti's Pizza Factory
PHENOMENAL breakfast spot in downtown Saco
Home | Finestkind
We were able to catch a night of live music when we got ice cream here. So much fun
The Saco Scoop | Ice Cream | Saco, ME | United States
Dont be fooled by the price points, it IS worth every penny! This place is DIVINE!
Dizzy Birds Rotisserie
inside the old mill, this concept is amazing. Salad bowls. DELISH and so healthy.
Salad Bar - The Garden Bar
QUINTESSENTIAL general store on the Maine Coast
Saco ME Convenience Store - Camp Ellis General Store & Lobster Pound
Amazing college on the coast of Maine, with it's own beach and island.
University of New England in Maine, Tangier, and Online | University of New England in Maine
