New England Uncovered
A leading destination guide to the adventurous side of New England with itineraries, hidden gems and more. Whether you are a local looking to explore or a want to visit New England Like a Local, we’ve got you covered!
Hello – I’m Gretchen
As a born and raised New Englander, I am constantly exploring New England and sharing my itineraries, hidden gems, favorite trails and more.
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Recent Articles
- How to Plan a Trip to New England: The Complete Guide (Weekend, Week, or Month)
Are you looking to plan a trip to New England? Whether you are booking a week, a weekend, a solo trip, or a family adventure, this is the perfect place to get started. New England looks small on a map, but it is not small once you’re actually driving it. That’s the thing almost nobody… Read more: How to Plan a Trip to New England: The Complete Guide (Weekend, Week, or Month) - 18 Best Fall Hikes in New Hampshire (From the White Mountains to the Seacoast)
New Hampshire doesn’t hold back in the fall. From the exposed granite slabs of the White Mountains down to the quieter, lower peaks near the Seacoast, there’s a hike for basically every mood, skill level, and patience-for-crowds threshold once the leaves start turning. I already have another guide to the classic White Mountain fall foliage… Read more: 18 Best Fall Hikes in New Hampshire (From the White Mountains to the Seacoast) - New England’s Best Hikes for a Big View Without a Big Climb
Not every great view requires a lung-busting climb or a 6 a.m. alarm. Some of New England’s most photographed overlooks are 30 minutes (or less) from the trailhead to the summit: no scrambling, no all-day commitment, just a short hike and a payoff that looks like it should’ve cost you a lot more sweat. Here… Read more: New England’s Best Hikes for a Big View Without a Big Climb - The Perfect 3-Day Maine Coast Itinerary for First-Timers
I might be biased, but there’s nowhere quite like Maine and if you visiting for the first time, I’m so happy for you. If this is your first trip up the Maine coast, resist the urge to aim for Acadia. Three days isn’t enough to do Bar Harbor justice, and you’ll spend half the trip… Read more: The Perfect 3-Day Maine Coast Itinerary for First-Timers - 10 Best Day Hikes from Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth isn’t a hiking town exactly, but it is a launching pad. Fifteen minutes in one direction gets you flat, marshy wildlife refuge trails. An hour in another gets you a fire tower with a 360-degree view of three states. You don’t need a White Mountains weekend to get outside; you need a free morning… Read more: 10 Best Day Hikes from Portsmouth, NH - New England: Cape Codder Cocktail
No drink says “New England” quite like a Cape Codder: just vodka, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime over ice. It started as a promotional drink dreamed up by a Massachusetts cranberry co-op back in the 1940s, originally called the Red Devil. The name changed, but the drink stuck around, it’s about as low-effort… Read more: New England: Cape Codder Cocktail