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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Jess Simms

    Forget Florida, Retire To This East Coast Gem Between Boston And Portland With Antique Shops And Ocean Views - Islands (opens the original)

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    If your dream is to retire near the ocean, that doesn't need to mean moving south to Florida. The charming beachfront towns of New England's Atlantic Coast also fit the bill, and there are several to choose from in New Hampshire's Rockingham County. In fact, on Niche's 2026 list of the Best Places to Retire in New Hampshire, seven of the top 10 towns are in Rockingham County. Four of those are directly along the coast, with the rest just a short drive away. Occupying the state's southeast corner

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Jess Simms

    Under 2 Hours From Philly Is New Jersey's Once-Thriving Agricultural Village That's Now Part Of A Scenic State Park - Islands (opens the original)

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    New Jersey has some of the most densely populated areas, not just in the United States but across the world. But there is a lot more to Jersey than the crowded urban hubs along the Hudson River. Elsewhere in the state, you can still enjoy the open space and farmland that earned it the nickname the Garden State, and even people living in its major metropolises don't have to travel far to find a place to connect with nature. One of these is Double Trouble State Park, where you can explore both New

  3. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Jess Simms

    Between Pittsburgh And Harrisburg Is A Scenic Ghost Town Trail With Western Pennsylvania Steel Country History - Islands (opens the original)

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    Western Pennsylvania has seen the steel industry rise and fall, and while it's now been more than 40 years since most of the region's mills closed, there are lingering traces of the Steel Country era dotting the counties around Pittsburgh. This includes the remnants of mining communities and company towns that lost their residents once the industry that employed them vanished. Ghost Towns of America has identified 71 of these now-empty places within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh. For context, t

  4. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Jess Simms

    Between Columbus And Pittsburgh Is A Midwestern Escape With Quirky Shops, Local Eats, And Ancient Earthworks - Islands (opens the original)

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    If you want to explore Ohio's past, the city of Newark is well worth a spot on your itinerary. This historic seat of Licking County was founded before Ohio gained official statehood and was a stop along the Erie Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad, key 19th-century commercial transportation lines that helped Newark grow into an industrial hub. What really makes Newark unique, though, is that its history stretches back hundreds of years before the first settlers of European heritage arrived. Alth

  5. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Jess Simms

    Forget Florida, Retire To This Jersey Shore Destination With Beautiful Beaches, Wildlife, And Historic Charm - Islands (opens the original)

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    If you want to spend your retirement lounging by the ocean, you don't need to move to Florida to do so. The Jersey Shore's 130 miles of sandy beaches and boardwalks have made it a popular summer destination since the 19th century, and you can enjoy it at your leisure when you retire to Cape May County, the southernmost of the Jersey Shore's five counties. Cape May County encompasses about 30 miles of the Jersey Cape, from the family-oriented boardwalk fun of Ocean City in the north to the Victor

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