Are you tired of being jealous of your friend's Instagram posts from across the globe but can't just pick up and leave the country this summer?
Whether you're saving up, working, or stuck taking classes this summer, whatever your reason to stay in the U.S. is not a curse! This is the beginning of a series that will show you how you can have an international vacation experience while staying domestic.
Maine
Stop by Moosehead Lake, the largest lake on the east coast and a great place to explore the great outdoors. From camping, kayaking, wildlife watching, to ATV driving and biking, Moosehead Lake is a beautiful area to take those scenic pictures for Instagram.
New Hampshire
If you're looking to slow it down this summer, New Hampshire has dozens of beaches and drives that are perfect for exploring some of America's oldest places. New Hampshire beaches are perfect for families with kids or teenagers because there is something for everyone to do on these coasts.
Massachusetts
There is so much to see in Massachusetts, from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard, that you are bound to find something in this jam packed state. If you're into historical vacations, Massachusetts is a great place to be. It has the second most historical sites in the country and over 50 of them are located in Boston. Come to Boston to explore some of America's earliest history.
Rhode Island
Itching for some new culinary adventures? Rhode Island has gained a reputation for being a restaurant paradise. Enjoy gourmet food and drinks on the lavish coast, or pick up something from one of their many food trucks on this tiny state that becomes 3 percent bigger during low tide.
Connecticut
Take a few steps back in time and enjoy some of the original bed and breakfast places that are situated in the beautiful state of Connecticut. The Inn at Stonington takes you back to 18th and 19th century New England with individually decorated rooms, and just a short stroll from this coast makes this the perfect place to go away for the weekend.
New York
There are many different things you can explore in NYC. If you want to see all the sights, the city is the place to go. Everything from the Statue of Liberty to Time Square is just a walk, taxi or ferry ride away.
If you're looking for a more wild-life filled vacation, you can head to Allegany State Park with over 65,000-acres of woodsy trails, hilltop views, lakes, and campsites, it makes for the perfect place for a nature lover who may want a day or two in the city as well.
New Jersey
You can skip the house tour of the "Jersey Shore" cast and board a whale-watching boat off of Cape May. These trips are one in a million opportunities to see the wildlife off the east coast. Not only do they help you identify the best ways to spot these beautiful animals, but also educate you on how to conserve their environment.
Delaware
Have your afternoon tea at the Green Room in the Hotel DuPont. You don't have to make it to London to enjoy high tea.
Maryland
Explore the great beaches and dive into the best crab and lobster in the U.S. while drinking craft beer from one of the countries densest concentration of local fresh-brewed beers and barrel-aged spirits.
Virginia
Dive into the Luray Caverns, over 4,000,000 years in the making. You can walk through the enormous stone pillars and glimmering draperies with crystal-clear pools.
