Field Notes
Exploring American Charm
At The Travelers’ Field Guide, we believe that travel isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about following curiosity. The best stories don’t always come from guidebooks. They come from winding back roads, unplanned stops, roadside diners, and conversations with locals you’ll never forget.
This is where we keep those stories.
Some are destination deep-dives. Others are short snapshots. All are written with a traveler’s eye and a storyteller’s heart.
Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just daydreaming about the open road—welcome. You’re in the right place.
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Ghost Tours Worth the Ticket
From candlelit forts to midnight walking tours, these East Coast ghost hunts mix history with just enough fear to keep your flashlight shaking. The guides know the legends — and sometimes, they’re not the only ones on the tour.
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The Most Haunted Cemeteries of the East Coast
Beneath the marble and moss, the East Coast’s oldest cemeteries hold centuries of ghosts, grief, and whispers carried on the wind. Visit in daylight, but tread lightly — some say not everyone rests easy here.
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Charming by Day, Haunted by Night: East Coast Weekend Escapes
There’s beauty in the hush of old streets and creaking floorboards. Across the East Coast, a few remarkable stays prove that charm and chill can share the same address.
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Creepiest Lighthouses of the East Coast
Along the East Coast, lighthouses stand as beacons against the sea — and keep watch over more than the waves. From Maine’s shadowed cliffs to Florida’s haunted shores, these towers hold the kind of history that doesn’t stay quiet after dark.
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Ghost Towns of the East Coast
Once thriving, now hushed — along the East Coast, some towns still stand with empty storefronts, abandoned mills, and legends left behind. Our latest story traces America’s oldest ghost towns, where the past feels close enough to touch.
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Haunted Inns & Hotels You Can Actually Stay In
Some inns hold centuries of history in their walls. Sit awhile, and you might feel it — a draft that doesn’t match the weather, a hush that lingers after the fire goes out. These are the stays where the past feels present, even in the quiet of the evening.
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Jersey Shore Without the Crowds: A Road Trip Guide
After Labor Day, the Jersey Shore softens. From Asbury Park to Cape May, the crowds thin, the boardwalks quiet, and the beaches stretch wide open. It’s the same Shore you love, but calmer, cozier, and even easier to fall for.
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Long Island’s North Fork: Farm Stands, Lighthouses & Wine
The North Fork trades summer’s crowds for quieter roads lined with farm stands, lighthouses, and wineries. In September, it’s all golden light, fresh cider, and the kind of surprises you only find when you’re not rushing.
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The Best Fall Festivals by State (Maine–Florida)
From pumpkin patches in New England to oyster feasts and apple harvests farther south, every state along the East Coast has a festival that feels like fall. September and October weekends are packed with food, music, and small-town traditions worth the trip.