East coast road trip...any suggestions?

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Nelski
Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
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My husband and I are thinking about planning an east coast road trip for sometime next year. I'm looking for suggestions of places to visit between Philly and Bangor, ME(my aunt lives there). We would like to stay as close to the coast as possible. As of now we know we'd like to stop in Boston and a friend recommends Rockport, MA. Any ideas or comments?
Thanks!

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  • iamstaceywood
    iamstaceywood Posts: 383 Member
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    No suggestions here but, Gosh I love Maine! My husband has a cabin in Lincoln which is up a little bit past Bangor. Have a quick stop in at Castle Rock......hahahahahaha. I'm so funny.
  • Bigpelly8
    Bigpelly8 Posts: 504 Member
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    Newport, RI is gorgeous, or anywhere in Narragansett, RI where lots of the beaches are is pretty nice too!!
  • WishfulShrinking331
    WishfulShrinking331 Posts: 244 Member
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    Jersey Shore!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
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    The most amazing views I ever saw on the east coast was on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Other than that I loved the end of the Apalacian trail in Georgia with the largest waterfall east of the Mississippi.
  • grammymelPolly
    grammymelPolly Posts: 52
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    Booth Bay Harbor in Maine is a small fishing village that we stayed in and loved. We also loved Martha's Vineyard, Nantuckett and Cape Cod.
  • shander7
    shander7 Posts: 613 Member
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    I agree with Bigpelly, Newport and Narragansett, RI for sure! it's really pretty :)
  • avonchik
    avonchik Posts: 106
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    Hi Im from Bangor and My favorite place is Schoodic Point And Bar Harbor!!(BAA HAA BAA lol). But on your way up stop by New Milford, CT ANd Danbury CT. They are quaint little towns and have some nice Antique shops!! keep in touch and maybe i can say Hi once you get here!! Happy trip planning!! JuneM. from Bangor Maine
  • rtmama
    rtmama Posts: 403 Member
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    I love Maine too. We'll be heading up to boothbay harbor this summer for a few days.

    York beach, Wells, Kennybunkport, Old Orchard, Rockport, Camden, Belfast are all wonderful....but since you'll be up in Bangor, you'll have to check out Bar Harbor/Acadia area. It'll be a nice day trip from your Aunt's place.

    Oh and Portland is also nice, if you go, you MUST stop in Freeport at the LL Bean flagship store, it's a great area to just walk around and explore the little shops.

    And if you're into maps, the Delorme Map store is very close to Freeport.

    If you're stopping in Mass, then Salem (witches) is a neat place to stop, along with Gloucester, and Rockport.

    I don't really recommend the Cape area, unless you'll want non-stop traffic and aggravation. Others might disagree, but I haven't been to Cape Cod (unfortunately) in years because of the horrible traffic, but if you're staying a few days, and want sandy beaches, then it might be something to consider.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    I live outside of Philly. Still a little bit of a drive to the New Jersey coast, but Cape May NJ is beautiful, or Avalon. If you get into Philly, of course check out the historical sites like Independence Hall. Outside of Philly is Longwood Gardens which people come to see from around the world, www.longwoodgardens.org

    Definitely go to Boston. A lot of people say the mountains in Vermont are awesome, but I haven't been there...
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
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    Thank you so much for all the suggestions, I will look into them all!
  • jessicaj_824
    jessicaj_824 Posts: 114 Member
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    Some great stops in CT not far off I95 are:

    outlet shopping in Clinton & Westbrook
    Casinos: Mohegan Sun in Uncaseville & Foxwoods in Ledyard
    Fresh lobster: Abbott's in Noank (part of Groton/Mystic area)
    Mystic: quaint shops, aqaurium, Mystic Pizza, The Mystic Seaport (a whaling museum)
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
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  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
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    Check out Martha's Vineyard and/or Nantucket if you can! They are awesome! You can take a ferry over there with your car.
  • DESIREE1210
    DESIREE1210 Posts: 177 Member
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    I would say Mystic, Foxwoods or Mohegan Casino's these are all in CT and close to one another.
    The cape is nice and Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
  • MDLNH
    MDLNH Posts: 587 Member
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    If your looking for a slight "in-land" detour on your trip . . . I would suggest a ride through the Kancamagus Highway (NH). It is a beautiful and scenic drive through the White Mountains of NH. There are so many other places to go and see/visit once you're in that region of NH.

    *If the weather is nice and clear, a trip up the Mt. Washington Auto Road will provide a lifetime of memories !!!!

    Safe Travels !!!!

    Mark (NH)
  • RocheleLynn
    RocheleLynn Posts: 265 Member
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    My family is opening up a business in Camden, ME June 1st!!

    Ya'll should check it out!

    It offers scooter, scoot coupe, and bicycle rentals!

    www.midcoastadventurerentals.com
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
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    I totally and absolutely recommend checking out Orleans, MA which is wear my family has a place. Very beautiful little town area! And Cape Cod in general is absolutely amazing. They have a great tour about the pilgrims and the beaches are amazing. Provincetown is also a super epic place to visit and a total cape town experience... you have to top it off with some good whale watching! :D

    I LOVE the coast. Enjoy yourself.

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