I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

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Author Alexa Mellardo in front of holiday lights at Terrain
Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.

Alexa Mellardo

I've lived in New England my whole life. There's one coastal city I swear by visiting for a cozy winter weekend.

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A street near Bowen's Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island.
Newport is my favorite place to visit during the winter.

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I've traveled the world and lived on 6 continents. At age 40, I finally found my forever home.

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The writer's family at home on a beach in Rhode Island.
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Loren Braunohler

I'm a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city.

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Amanda standing on Acorn Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a New Yorker, my first trip to Boston was filled with surprises.

Amanda Shammas

My favorite New England day trip is a coastal neighborhood with Gilded Age flair — and it's even better during the fall

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Napatree Beach in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
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Tanya Edwards

I've spent my whole life exploring Connecticut's small towns. There's just one gem I make sure to visit every fall.

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Author Alexa Mellardo holding pumpkin on picnic bench in front of Silverman's Farm Market
Visiting Easton, Connecticut, in the fall makes me feel as though I'm stepping into a romantic comedy.

Alexa Mellardo

My favorite day-trip destination is a small island in New England — and the ferry ride to get there is just $20

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The writer on a Block Island beach in Rhode Island.
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Morgan Rizzo

We thought Massachusetts was the perfect place to build a life. Boston let us down, but we found peace elsewhere in the state.

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Boats on pond in Boston in front of green, orange, and red trees
Autumn on Boston's Jamaica Pond

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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the author in front of port head light and a lobster roll from cousins maine
I recently visited Portland, Maine, for the first time and was surprised by how much I enjoyed the local food scene and touristy activities.

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I moved from Connecticut to California. I loved it, but felt so relieved when I returned to New England years later.

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Author Carly Neil on farm in Connecticut
I was born and raised in Connecticut, and I love living there.

Carly Neil

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