Given the importance New England plays in the history of the United States – and this being the week that we Americans celebrate our nation’s past – we thought we’d do a roundup of posts that highlight the best that New England has to offer!

As Jess and I are both proud New Englanders, we’ve done our fair share of NE posts.  From tours of our hometowns to shimmering white beaches to historical hotspots, we have a little something for everyone.

Looking for a little history?

• Discovering Historic New England
  Join me as I explore two of the region’s most prominent historical towns – York, Maine and Newburyport, Massachusetts.

• A Day in Witch City: Salem, MA
  Tour my current hometown – scene of the infamous witch trials – through my favorite pics.

• Rediscovering My Hometown: Scenic Norfolk, CT
  Jess takes you on photo journey of her historic NE hometown!

Up for some literary travels?

• Visiting Edith Wharton’s The Mount
  Are you an Edith Wharton fan?  See where she wrote The House of Mirth and other works.

• Boston Harbor’s Long Island
  Jess visits the inspiration for Dennis Lehane’s Shutter Island.

Interested in experiencing nature?

• Hiking the Sand Dunes at Crane Beach
  Ipswich’s Crane Beach is a beautiful place for a hike – any season of the year.

• Springtime in Boston: Visiting the Arnold Arboretum
  North America’s oldest public arboretum spans 265 acres, sports a huge variety of plants, and—best of all—it’s FREE.