Record of greatest locations to stay on East Coast contains Massachusetts metropolis and three different New England spots

Where are the very best locations to stay on the East Coast? Four New England spots make a new list printed by Travel + Leisure journal.

Gloucester, Massachusetts is third on the checklist behind top-ranked Charleston, South Carolina and Alexandria, Virginia.

Real property agent Karen Hason instructed Travel + Leisure that Gloucester has “something for everyone.”

“There are grand shingle-style mansions on Eastern Point, while cozy cottages and inland homes provide options for newcomers,” Hanson stated.   

Gloucester, which is a couple of 45-minute drive north of Boston, is understood for its world-famous greasy pole competitors and its stunning seashores. 

Two years in the past, Gloucester was named considered one of America’s greatest small cities by CNN. The median residence worth there may be $759,000, based on Zillow. Beverly, one other group on the North Shore, claimed the title of “hottest ZIP code” within the nation for 2025, based on Realtor.com

“If you are interested in purchasing in a vibrant waterfront community and your budget betrays you, doing renovations on a well-chosen home could be your answer,” Hanson stated.

Fourth on the checklist is Newport, Rhode Island, a coastal group recognized for its Gilded Age mansions. Homes there common greater than $1 million, however Hanson says “there are far more affordable options to experience Newport in condos or rentals.”

Seventh is Greenwich, Connecticut, adopted by Kennebunkport, Maine at No. 8. Kennebunkport has beforehand been referred to as one of many “best small towns to visit in the USA” by U.S. News & World Report.