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 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.
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Connecticut’s Quiet Shore Towns After Labor Day
After Labor Day, Connecticut’s shoreline shifts gears. The beaches are wide open, the sidewalks quiet, and small towns like Old Saybrook and Madison feel more like themselves. September is when the coast trades summer rush for calm charm.
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Leaf Peeping Road Trips: From Maine to Virginia
The East Coast does autumn in bold strokes — scarlet ridges, golden valleys, and winding roads that beg for one more mile. Here are the leaf-peeping routes worth chasing this season, plus the cider mills, festivals, and diners that make them unforgettable.
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5 Reasons to Love September on the Coast
September is the coast’s best-kept secret. The crowds are gone, the prices drop, and the beaches, food, and festivals are yours to enjoy at a slower pace. It’s when the shoreline feels like it belongs to you again.
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36 Hours in South County, Rhode Island
Thirty-six hours in South County is all it takes to reset: oysters on the water, trails through salt marshes, and the steady surf at Narragansett Town Beach.