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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
Summer is just around the corner, and that's when my thoughts always trend towards the Jersey Shore. Of course, I'm not alone; this is when all the shore's best towns come alive. It's a fantastic place to go for attractions, sunbathing, boardwalk fun, and of course, fishing! Many shore towns have some incredible fishing spots, so finding one where you're not in direct competition with everyone else on the pier is worth its weight in gold.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
New Hampshire is one of the smaller states in the United States, and that's part of what makes it such a charming spot to visit. Everything about the place feels quaint and relaxing, with even the biggest cities boasting lots of laid-back charm. It also means that if you're sticking to the state for your vacation, there's probably nowhere in the Granite State that you can't get to with relative ease.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
As a '90s kid, the New Jersey of my youth often looked very different from how it looks today. I have fond memories of the restaurants, businesses, and attractions that have passed into Garden State history, but there was likely none that I spent more time exploring than Pyramid Books, a chain of used bookstores that seemed to be everywhere back then.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
These days, I can usually be found traveling up and down the East Coast whenever the opportunity presents itself, with some longer sojourns planned in the years to come. When I travel, it's usually to find specific attractions I've always wanted to visit. I've made journeys to iconic buffets, massive malls packed with attractions, unique retro music halls, and of course, amusement parks.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
Growing up in New Jersey meant New York City was right across the river, and it was a regular stop during my childhood and teen years. I went to college in the Empire State's biggest city, which allowed me to explore the city's extensive food, entertainment, and cultural scene. As a kid, I wasn't always into the latter—it was easy for me to get bored in many of the museums in the city—but there was one big exception: the American Museum of Natural History.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
I'm just beginning to explore Upstate New York, having first visited Syracuse in 2024 for the solar eclipse. But that short visit just made me want to return all the more, and next time I intend to do a much more extensive tour. I'm planning to make Buffalo my home base next time, as one of my best friends lives there, and something I love about the best day trips near Buffalo is that while all of them are easily drivable, they can all also be reached via convenient Amtrak stations.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
I do most of my traveling solo these days, as most of the time my friends and family can't sync up with my flexible schedule or would be coming from a very long distance away - but it didn't always used to be that way. Some of my earliest memories are of traveling with my adventurous mother. She would like to take bus trips, and one of our most frequent jaunts was to Maine.
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4 weeks ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Raymond Goldfield
Maryland isn't a state I've explored as much as its neighbors, but every time I visit, I'm increasingly impressed with all it has to offer. One of my favorite things about the state and its largest city, Baltimore , is its convenience to new and unique places. There are a lot of fantastic day trips near Baltimore, Maryland, because the city is a perfect jumping-off point for other destinations.
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4 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin
For me, finding a really unique place to stay can transform a simple getaway into something much more memorable. In the scenic Berkshires region, there’s a property that fits the bill: a striking Glass Octagon in Massachusetts. Tucked away in Otis on seven private acres, this architectural gem puts you right in the heart of nature—surrounded by trees, sky, and total stillness. The first thing you’ll notice is the shape—a true octagon—and the walls, made almost entirely of floor-to-ceiling glass.
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4 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Jasmine Vieau |Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney
It’s my favorite time of year, y’all! The days are getting longer, the temperatures are warming up, and soon, we’ll be spending our time splashing the day away at a nearby swimming spot. There are plenty of swimming holes in West Virginia that are ideal for a summer day, and many of them are in our beautiful state parks. Audra State Park is one spot where you can find a natural swimming hole, and it’s one of the best.
