The 15 Most Charming Small Towns in New England
Whether you’re seeking something quaint or coastal
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Please indulge us as we dedicate a short (and sweet) love letter to New England: Home of lobster rolls, Emily Dickinson and, of course, some of the cutest spots in all the land. As a born-and-raised New Englander, I know a thing or two about the small towns worth prioritizing whether you’re bound for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut or Rhode Island. As long as you have a car, anything is possible—although, TBQH, the train/plane/bus options are reliable, too, and will get you pretty much anywhere you want to go. Let the road trip planning begin.
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