Month by Month: The USA Edition

I know majority of what I share is focused on my international trips but living on the east coast, I have been able to visit 19/50 states and I can only hope to see more of the US one day. Over the past five years, I have made it a goal to see more of my home country. Although I still have a long ways to go, I wanted to share some of my favorite places, things to do in each of those places, as well as the best time to visit each place. Whether you are looking to take a roadtrip, explore somewhere new, or escape for a long weekend, this guide is for you.

JANUARY

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I may be biased since I grew up in the city of brotherly love, but a visit to Philadelphia should be on everyone’s bucket list.

• Attend a Philadelphia Eagles game

• Try a Philly cheesesteak

• Explore Center City

FEBRUARY

New Orleans, Louisiana

I experienced Nola the same weekend that I celebrated one year of sobriety and I still had such a fun time here.

• Shop at the French Market

• Try the famous beignets

• Bar hop on Bourbon Street

MARCH

Covington, Georgia

If you are a huge Vampire Diaries fan like myself, you need to add this town to your bucket list.

• Do a Vampire Diaries tour

• Eat at Mystic Grill

• Stroll around the picturesque town

APRIL

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I have visited a ton of places in Florida, but I always find myself revisiting Fort Lauderdale.

• Go country line dancing at Round Up Nightclub

• Eat, sip, and shop at Las Olas

• Catch the sunrise at the beach

MAY

Houston, Texas

I have been to Houston twice and there is still so much that I want to do and see in the city.

• Take a Spenga class

• Patterson Park for food and drinks

• Explore downtown

JUNE

Charleston, South Carolina

Southern charm at its finest, I absolutely loved my time in this city.

• Shop at Charleston City Market

• Grab lunch on the water at Fleet Landing

• Visit the famous Pineapple Fountain

JULY

Cape May, New Jersey

Once again I may be biased because growing up I have spent my summers down the shore and I have spent a lot of my post-college life living here, but a trip to the Jersey Shore is always worthwhile.

• Go to a country music festival on the beach

• Eat at The Rusty Nail

• Shop at the Washington Street Mall

AUGUST

Carolina Beach, North Carolina

After spending a lot of time with my sister here, I can happily say that this is the cutest beach town I ever did see.

• Shop at the Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market at Lake Park

• Try the famous Britt’s Donut Shop

• Sunset, food, and drinks at Carolina Beach Pier

SEPTEMBER

Nashville, Tennessee

I celebrated my 25th birthday in Music City with some of my closest friends and I had the absolute time of my life.

• Go on The Nashville Tractor Tour

• Eat and sip at The Hampton Social

• Bar hop on Broadway Street

OCTOBER

Boston, Massachusetts

Another birthday trip was spent in my new favorite city.

• Stroll through the Boston Common

• Get brunch from Gather

• Explore the Seaport area

NOVEMBER

New England Roadtrip-Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

Doing a New England Roadtrip for the fall foliage has been on my bucket list for some time and I finally crossed it off last year.

• Drive the scenic Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire

• Eat a lobster roll from the Bar Harbor Lobster Pound in Maine

• Stroll around The Green in Woodstock, Vermont

DECEMBER

New York City, New York

My absolute favorite time to visit the city is during the holiday season.

• Catch the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

• Eat, sip, and shop at the Bryant Park Winter Village

• Visit the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Happy Traveling!