6 articles tagged with historic inns
Portsmouth, Virginia surprised me. As someone who typically chases ancient temples and indigenous architecture across continents, I wasn't expecting to find such architectural richness in this waterfront city just across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. But here's what captured my...
When my culinary research took me to Suffolk, Virginia last summer, I expected to focus solely on the region's traditional peanut confections. What I didn't anticipate was falling for this charming city's accommodation scene, which mirrors Suffolk itself—a perfect blend...
The first time I visited Lewiston, Maine, I was struck by how this former mill town has gracefully transformed itself while honoring its industrial past. The architectural preservation here is remarkable—19th century brick buildings stand proudly alongside thoughtful modern developments,...
There's something about Vermont in autumn that speaks to the biologist in me. Perhaps it's the spectacular chemical transformation happening in millions of leaves as chlorophyll production slows, revealing the hidden xanthophylls and carotenoids that paint the landscape in fiery...
After five years of exploring Asia's bustling metropolises, there's something profoundly restorative about returning to America's quaint coastal towns. Last month, my law school roommate and I escaped to Biddeford, Maine—a hidden gem along the Atlantic that perfectly balances historical...
While Delaware may not immediately evoke the same celestial wonder as Hawaii's Mauna Kea or Chile's Atacama Desert where I've spent countless nights observing distant galaxies, this small Mid-Atlantic state harbors its own form of magic. Middletown, with its rich...
