White Mountains, New Hampshire

It's been almost 15 years since I've lived in New England and experienced true autumn. One of the many things I loved about living in Los Angeles was the endless warm weather. However, after moving back here in September, I realized that there was a lot I missed about experiencing real seasons. That's why I wanted to make sure to take a road trip (or 5) to get a glimpse of some of the most quintessential New England fall views.

Franconia Notch and the Kancamagus Highway landed high on our must-see list and they definitely did not disappoint. We drove from Newburyport, MA, and on a normal day it should take about 2 hours, but with Saturday traffic, it ended up taking almost 4. So if you can, avoid driving up on the weekend! There seemed to be an endless amount of turn-offs all along the scenic Kancamagus route and at each, you can find pretty hikes and walking paths to explore. The highway winds through the mountains beneath a massive covering of foliage and the drive is just as pretty as you could imagine.

A few fun spots we enjoyed:

Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch (make reservations) which has great hikes/walking trails and waterfalls
One Love Brewery is a fun spot to grab a festive local beer and some snacks
Lincoln Woods Trailhead is a great place to stop and walk/hike along the Kancamagus Highway

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Plum Island, Massachusetts

Two weeks ago, my boyfriend and I moved from Los Angeles, CA to Newburyport, MA. We put lots of our things in storage, packed my car with all that we could, and shipped it across the country. We are staying in a charming furnished home out here and we feel really lucky to have found it. Edgar and I are both working remotely for the next few months or so, which has allowed us some time to live and explore somewhere new.

It’s a BIG change of scenery for us, but so far, it’s been incredibly refreshing. We’re enjoying the chillier nights, festive fall activities, and being closer to my family (I grew up in New Hampshire and all my family is in New England). Newburyport is really the MOST charming little town! It is right on the water with great seafood, cafes, and architecture. I barely drive at all (which is a great change from my traffic-filled days in LA) and the streets remind me of a small city in England mixed with the streets in Sony’s studio backlot. What I am getting at is that they are so picturesque sometimes they look fake!

All that being said, Edgar has never lived anywhere cold and it has been many years since I have, so we’re hopeful that we will survive. I guess we shall see! Stay tuned for more on our new place, our new neighborhood, and all things New England over the coming months.

We took these photos at Plum Island which is right down the road from us. We’re both wearing shoes from Rockport Shoes Fall Collection paired with easy outfits that transition well from summer to fall. Our favorite thing about the shoes? They’re comfy enough to keep up with all the walking we’re doing out here.