Raymond Goldfield

When I arrive in Boston, it’s usually for a major event or concert, and I’m going to spend the next few days in the chaos of one of the northeast’s best cities. That’s why it’s always great to have the chance to escape to a small-town state park in Massachusetts to cool off and relax in between the busy days. I found a great one on the outskirts of the greater Boston area, around 40 minutes by car from the city center. Located just outside the small community of Cordaville, Hopkinton State Park is one of the most peaceful escapes in the Bay State.

The best comfort food in Pennsylvania is found in an old-school Lancaster diner feet from the train station.

Featuring a wide assortment of global cuisine, Southern Market in Lancaster has gained a reputation as the best food hall in Pennsylvania

Packed with history and adventure, Dayton is a quirky town in Tennessee hidden in the mountains that many may have never heard of.

Cross state lines for this restaurant in Texas—it's worth it. Here’s what makes it so special.

If there’s one thing all Texans know, it’s that the Lone Star State is really big - second only to Alaska, and it commonly takes hours to get from one city to another.

Old meets new at Fig in Charleston, a South Carolina restaurant that brings people from across the country to enjoy southern fine dining.

Dralle's Department Store in Greene, Iowa, offers a unique shopping experience in a historic, family-owned building.

Step inside Corbin, a quirky town in Kentucky that combines beautiful nature with a great dining scene and a museum out of your fast-food dreams.

Southeastern Kentucky is one of the most peaceful areas of the Bluegrass State, with small towns surrounded by miles and miles of beautiful nature and lush forest.