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Great Places to Vacation That aren’t on Your Radar in 2020
When you are eager to travel to a place that is a little less known (read: fewer crowds), there are surprisingly many to choose from, especially in this new travel climate. These destinations celebrate wide open spaces, beauty, and incredible and exciting history.
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Nothing is more charming than the North Eastern Seaboard, and Maine holds a vast array of options. One of the gems is Boothbay Harbor, ME, and a local secret (but probably not for long). Stroll the town center, grab a delicious lobster roll, or dine in one of several oceanfront restaurants. Sit back and relax. Use this as your home base for exploring the area. Take a boat ride and explore Maine’s rocky coastline and historic lighthouses. Or join a boat excursion for whale, seal, and puffin viewing. Then take a ferry trip to Monhegan Island, NY, and hike the many trails. Or leave the water and take a scenic road trip to Ocean Point, and watch the sunset.
Letchworth State Park, NY
When you step into Letchworth State Park, NY, it will be like you are stepping into an intricate painting. This gigantic State Park (14,427 acres, to be exact) is referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” The Genesee River hosts three gorgeous waterfalls, and its twists and turns are responsible for the deep canyon walls that rise to 600 feet. Okay, not quite as deep as the real Grand Canyon, but still impressive.
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