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Giveaway – Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card to LL Bean

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LL Bean Flagship Store Giant Boot Freeport Maine

We recently took a trip to the East Coast and one of the places we stopped was Freeport, Maine the home of LL Bean. I LOVE LL Bean so we stopped in and picked up a $50 gift card to giveaway to one lucky One Hundred Dollars a Month reader. Yay!

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All you have to do to enter this giveaway is leave a comment below and let us know: Have you ever been to New England? If so, what was your favorite town to visit?

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Rules

1 entry per person/ip address. If you cheat, you will totally be disqualified.

One person will win one $50 gift card to LL bean.

This giveaway ends Sunday, May 5th, 2013 @9 pm PST and the winner will be announced in the May 7th, 2013 edition of Mornings with Mavis. You will be notified via email and have 48 hours to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed within 48 hours it will be forfeited.

Good Luck, I hope you win.

♥ Mavis

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Comments

  1. Christina says

    how did I forget Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut?! Thanks for the reminder. Totally loved visiting there on my first trip to New England as an adult. Totally a favorite memory of that trip.

  2. Barry 'CB' Martin says

    I never think of Boston as part of New England – I know it is – but it seems apart. So I’ll say I also went to Rockport, Mass and purchased lobsters off the boat and cooked them at the cabin. That is a reason to call Rockport my favorite town to visit.

  3. Heather Paullus says

    I have been to New England, but I was so young! I do remember the multi colored leaves of New Hampshire though 🙂

  5. Peggy Stenglein says

    I’ve been to Boston, I have lots of family there and it’s beautiful. I would like to drive up the coast to Maine though. My parents did a few times when we were kids, and they would talk of how beautiful the rocky coast was. 🙂

  10. Sarah H says

    I live in New England and it’s awesome! I wouldn’t live anywhere else.

  12. Katie K says

    I have not been to New England, have always wanted to visit. My family has been buying from L.L. Bean since I was in diapers; before there was a website available. I have a neon pink backpack that I used in h.s.; 13 years old and still works great.

  14. Barb says

    I’ve never been to New England, but some of the accounts I work on are located in that area, so I’d love to see some of the areas I’ve heard about.

  16. lori says

    i have been to Maine once. it was over 30 years ago so, unfortunately, i have little recollection of the finer details. i do remember eating my fill of lobster and clams! i wouldn’t mind a return trip!

  17. Nancy says

    I’ve been to Boston once on a work trip and really can’t wait to go back and take my family with me. It’s such a cool town!

  21. Chelsea Ayers says

    I would love to travel outside of Washington state! Once I finish my degree, I need to go see the world. 😀

  22. Kelly D says

    My mom and I enjoy going to Mystic CT most summers. We would love to go up to Maine one day.

  23. Diane Huffman says

    I was born in New York. I have lived in Southern California since 1968. I love the Baxter State Parka and Maine Warden’s Parka so much! I do dog sledding on wheels and I would really like to buy a headlamp, so I can take the dogs out when it’s cooler at night. 😀

  25. Jen L A says

    I love Maine! Only visited once..but it was one of our favorite trips. We stayed in touristy Bar Harbor but loved the whale watching and strawberry rhubarb jam at a breakfast place called jeanine ‘s or something like that. Acadia is beautiful too…and we hiked some non -tourist trails and just took in natural beauty!

  26. Wendy J @ rockinwhatyagot.com says

    I’ve been to upstate NY. Not New England though. It’s beautiful. I like LL Bean too….:)

  28. Sandy says

    Have never been to New England but I’ve always wanted to visit Maine…I don’t even know really why but it’s always been in my mind since little! And I don’t even like lobster.

  30. Chris M says

    I have only ever pased through parts of New England on a train to go visit my sister at college. Would love to do the tourist in the early fall.

  33. Diane says

    Haven’t been yet, but it is on my list. I’d love to do a Fall Autumn Leaves trip first. Then a history tour: Boston, Concord, maybe New York. Ah, good dreams.

  34. Penelope says

    I’ve never been, but I know exactly where I would go. Franklin, NH. To say hello to family that lives there.

  38. Thomas says

    I sure have! I visited schools in Boston back when I was a Senior in High School. I’m still in my home state of Maryland, but it was nice there! And if I had gone there, I wouldn’t be able to grow plants on my patio!

  40. susan says

    I visited Boston so so many years ago that I can hardly remember. I would love to go again some time. I would like to visit Maine. Is there a warm month?

  44. Barbara H says

    I lived in NE for 10 years and loved it. I loved being on the cape but Salem is still my favorite town. I love all the history there and all thru the NE area.

  45. Beverly says

    Been to Maine once and loved it! I want to go back. I actually liked Freeport where I had a wonderful lobster and corn on the cob lunch. I love the salt marshes and the big pink and white roses. And yes, I shopped in the LL Bean store, fun!

  47. Mary Van Keuren says

    Yes! I’ve been to Maine, and I love Freeport, and actually slept in my car in the LL Bean parking lot one summer night because I wanted to save all my money to shop there the next day and couldn’t bear the thought of parting with any of it for a hotel.

  50. Jenni says

    I’ve never been, but it’s definately on the bucket list. Someday when my husband and I retire, we are going to tour the US! I would love to see all the history in Boston!! Thank you for the great prize, Mavis 🙂

  51. kathy f says

    I have never been to New England, but I would love to visit during the fall. My favorite time of year.

  53. Erika says

    I’ve never been, but hubby lived in Connecticut for a couple years growing up. His favorite place to visit was the arboretum there. So many kinds of trees and plants, all showing off in every season!

  54. Jenn A says

    I visited Boston as a teenager. Would love to go again and enjoy some of the historic stuff there.

  55. Tammy says

    I’ve never been to New England, but I really want to one of these days. My specific dream is Maine and further up to PEI.

  56. Kaia says

    I have been but just visited family in small towns. Mostly I remember the super, super curvy, windy roads!

  58. Kelli says

    This shows how pathetic I am when it comes to traveling. Nope, not New England or anything near that area.

  61. Sidonie says

    Never been to New England, but hope to while we are still stationed on the East Coast!

  63. Leslie says

    I visited some small towns in upstate New York in the fall one year and loved the all the colors!

  64. Jennifer says

    I have never been, but it’s on my bucket list! For some reason, I’ve always wanted to go to Rhode Island, just cuz I like the name!

  65. Sara Cunningham says

    I’ve always wanted to go to New England in the fall. I’ve never been east of Colorado.
    This would be a great gift card to win!

  68. Crystal says

    My only trip to the East Coast was to Boston many years ago. I would really like to take a Fall Foliage tour some day.

  69. Kris says

    I live in upstate NY very near the Vermont border. For two years, I lived 20 minutes from Freeport and the LL Bean store. It’s a very cool town and I love the coast of Maine. The further north you go, the cooler it gets.

  70. Nancy C. says

    I went to Boston for my sister’s wedding in the Old North Church! Pretty cool…Would love to go again, but I live in the opposite corner of the country!

  72. Lynn says

    Nope! Never been to New England. Hope to be on a boat, train, or plane someday. It’s my dream! Thanks!

  73. M. Page says

    We love LL Bean… never been past the Mississippi River or the Rio Grande for that matter!

  74. Beth says

    I have been to Massachusetts and Connecticut…my favoritr place was Martha’s Vineyard

  75. MaryBeth says

    I’ve never been but my husband and I used to talk about packing up and randomly moving somewhere random and we always ended the conversation with thoughts of living in Boston. Maybe it will come to pass one day!

  76. Jennifer T says

    One day I will get to that area of the country. This year we are hoping to make it to Key West for our 15th anniversary.

  77. Stephanie says

    Providence or Newport, RI!! But, we love the LL Bean outlet store in Freeport, ME as well!!

  81. Jules says

    Does Washington DC count? That’s the furthest I’ve been from the West coast, on this continent anyway. I would love to go to Rhode Island someday though….

  82. Erin says

    I’ve never bean to the New England states, but I have bean in love with LL Bean for decades!

  83. Alicia says

    I had always wanted to go and my husband and I took our kids up last summer. We spent a couple of days in the White Mountains (North Woodstock) and then went up to Bar Harbor for a week. Best trip ever! Everywhere you looked was a postcard. 🙂

  84. Heather says

    I used to live both Kittery, Maine and Portsmouth, NH! LL. Bean never closes, even on Christmas, so we used to make a night of it and take all our money/gift cards we received and trek up there for a night of fun! Kinda like going to a casino, but you are shopping! I loved where we lived, but my favorite city in NE is Bar Harbor, Maine! Fond memories!

  85. jaime says

    Montpelier, VT–it’s a quaint little town, but has a fun, artsy, hippie vibe to it.

  86. Cherri Fagen says

    No, I have never visited New England, but would love to some day. I hear it is beautiful. I have visited ‘LL Bean though and I know firsthand that they are great! Thank you for the opportunity to enter a chance to win a gift card to them.

  88. Shelley D says

    I have never been, but would love to go& visit my favorite author, Stephen King.

  89. Andrea says

    The only two cities I’ve ever visited ANYWHERE on the East Coast are Baltimore and Washington, D.C. I’d love to thoroughly explore New England, though.

  90. Bea says

    I’ve never been, but would love to visit all the seaports and eat freshly caught fish and seafood.

  91. mandy says

    I have never been. Maine is one place I really want to see though, along with Ellis Island. And I really want to try a lobster roll. Did you get to have one on your trip?

  92. lisap says

    Never been but would love to go when the leaves change. Thanks for the giveaway

  93. Mellie says

    We took a trip to Vermont about 6 years ago. I don’t remember the name of the town but we visited the Vermont Country Store. It was loads of fun.

  96. Jessica A says

    I have lived in New England for my whole life ( CT and MA) . There are so many beautiful places and fun things to do I don’t know that I could pick just one. One of my favorites is spenign 4th of July with my family on Cape Cod every summer, playing at the beach and watching the fireworks.

  97. Tonya says

    I love Boston! But I’d love to visit Maine and Vermont sometime.
    Neat giveaway!

  98. trish V says

    I have been to Vermont once(covered bridges, maple syrup) and Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts. Twice…very beautiful

  99. Shawna says

    I live in NY, but have never traveled to New England. How is that possible??? I need to get my butt in gear and head on over there 🙂

  100. LEANNA says

    I live in New York and have traveled to New England several times. Camping at the south end of Mount Dessert Island, Maine was great. Hearing the waves splash on the shore while waking in the morning was so relaxing. I know Moosehead Lake (Maine) is not a town, but we camped there and heard the loons calling and saw Moose. Awesome!

  101. Andrea Duhe says

    I live in Louisiana and have never traveled the East coast – would love to experience someplace where there’s seasons instead of always hot.

  104. Sheila Smith says

    Have not been to New England. I would have to fly there. I hate driving to/through cities.

  105. Linda M says

    Have never been to New England…hope to some day! Love, love LLBean and would be so excited to win the gift car.

  107. Lisa B.P. says

    I’ve never been to New England, but if I did, I’d love to visit Portland and hang out with the artsy-foody crowd. I think I’d totally fit in. 🙂

  108. Kelsey says

    I apparently went when I was a baby but I don’t remember 🙂 We are going to Acadia this summer though and are planning to stop for a night in Freeport!

  109. Mandy says

    I’ve lived in New England my whole life, Grew up in Pawcatuck CT/ Westerly RI and moved to NH in 1998. So many fun places to bring the kids in NH!

  110. Susan S. says

    How great! I love the BEAN! Sadly, I’ve never been to New England – but in my mind, it’s a romantic and beautiful place, where lobster is on the menu regularly and the people are kind and waive to strangers while passing by. Would really like to visit someday.

  111. Karen says

    Love, love, love Acadia National Park, so I guess my favorite town is Bar Harbor!

    Also, love your blog, Mavis. Thanks for all of the great tips and the laughs!

  112. Lori McK says

    I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I love everything about the East Coast! My number one place to visit is Bar Harbor, Maine. Prettiest coastal town I have ever seen!

    Thanks for the giveaway, Mavis!

  113. Elizabeth says

    The closest I’ve been is New York City, which I love! I want to see much more of the US and would especially love to see Maine and Boston one day.

  116. Stacie M. says

    heck yeah I’ve been to New England, born and raised! Spent my teenage years taking the T into Boston, and vacationing in CT and VT and after high school my family moved to Maine, where I now live after a brief hiatus in NC when my husband was active duty. So glad you liked LL bean! All the stuff is such great quality, and we like to take a little day trip to Freeport to walk around town.

  117. donna richardson says

    I’ve been to Boston – it was a nice place to visit but I’m a “wide open spaces” gal, I could never live there!

  118. Megan says

    I have some family in Boston, and I used to spend summers in Maine as a kid. Loved the beaches and the scenery….

  120. Libby says

    I’m a life long New Englander and love this area of the world!

    My favorite beach is East Beach, Watch Hill, RI – miles long, water is warm for New England, awesome boogie boarding with beautiful boats going by.

    Chauncey Creek in Kittery, ME is on the water and a WONDERFUL lobster shack.

    Rolling green mountains of VT with red barns & white silos dotting the countryside.

    Guilford, CT – beautiful town green with many historic homes.

  121. Heather says

    I have never been to the east coast, but I would love to visit Maine in the fall

  122. Lana says

    I haven’t been yet but we are going over 4th of July week to visit our middle son and DIL who recently moved to Lexington MA. Right now I would say Lexington is my favorite since that is where my ‘little’ boy lives! They have a picture of the LLBean boot on their Facebook pages. They had to buy winter coats right after they moved up there from SC so LLBean it was.

  124. Ariel says

    I was born in New England! I still love visiting the Cape and Maine beaches 🙂

  125. Dee Wolters says

    When I was in college I traveled with a singing group ( Continental Singers) and we went up the east coast. Beautiful! Love LLBean stuff, especially backpacks for college kids!

  126. Betsy says

    Never been, but have ancestors from Maine and would love to explore places where my family has lived! Would def have to visit an LL Bean store if I ever got to New England. Love them!

  130. Ulrike says

    Westbrook, Ct where my husband’s uncle and aunt live. From there you can go to all parts of New England in a day. Last year we went to Maine, and it was gorgeous!

  131. Marci says

    i LIVE in New England…does that count? Got married on Peaks Island off of Portland, ME.

    Also love Madison & Guilford, CT….very charming town greens.

  132. Mia says

    I live in New England! In CT! My favorite town to visit is Essex, CT. It is on the CT river and its a very charming town that is the epitome of what New England is about!

  133. Penny says

    I’ve lived all over the world (grew up in a military family) but can’t imagine living any other place than New England. Was born in Maine and now live in New Hampshire. I have so many favorite cities but Milford NH is my favorite now because its where my whole family lives and what more could you want?

  134. Linda says

    Love New England. Love Norwich Vermont where King Arthur flour is located. Love the open space, quaint towns.

  135. katie p says

    My brother lived in a tiny little beach town outside of Salem, Mass and it was the best place ever. There was a “castle” out on some rocks off shore, I fell in love. I love the vibe of Boston and New England cities but couldn’t handle the cold at.all.

  136. Maggie says

    I was in Boston almost 30 years ago and haven’t been to New England since then. I would love to get back. I think Maine would be first on my list.

  137. Stacie says

    I’d never been, but I’d love to go! I’ve always want to go to Maine and try their fresh lobster!

  138. Chelsie says

    I have never been and really really want to go! I will be using everyone else’s favorite cities as a planning guide!

  139. Diana says

    We love New England. We took our kids to Boston and Bar Harbor for the first time last summer. They fell in love with it too. We’re hoping to do another trip up that way in August. Maybe we’ll get to the LL Bean store this time. I haven’t been there in years. Great place!

  141. Kristin Kerns says

    I have never been that far north, but would love to travel there someday! 🙂

  142. Kari A. says

    I have never been to New England — but would love to go! I would love to go in the fall and see all of the beautiful colors!

  143. Tara says

    We used to go to New Hampshire for summer vacation when I was a kid. I loved it there and hope that we can do that one day with my son. I don’t know exactly where we were, but I know we were on one of the lakes with a long name.

  144. Jackie says

    I’ve never been further east than Niagara Falls, New York. I’ve lived such a sheltered life! lol I would love to experience the romantical feel of fall ANYWHERE in the New England area. Ahhhhh……

  145. Emily says

    I was in Boston for a work convention (my first with this position). I saw the airport, hotel, and restaurant where I had dinner one night with an aunt and uncle. I hope to see more this fall when the convention returns to Boston.

  148. Karina says

    I am also an LLBean addict! I live in NE and love it all, there are too many wonderful towns to choose from. If you want truly authentic though, you go to downeast Maine — Machias, Cutler, etc.

  150. Megan C says

    I actually live in New England and have never been to LL Bean. Mavis, it sounds like you have been to all of the quintessential hotspots of New England more than I have!

  151. Maelynn Anderson says

    I could definitely use this! I have a young teenage son who is growing in front of my eyes (4 inches in the last 2 months)! My younger son is beginning to grow too! Every morning is a hunt for clothes that fit 🙂

  152. Erin R. says

    I have never been to New England, but the Hubs and I will be visiting Boston in mid-June! We are very excited and have added a couple of points of interest to our list of places to see after reading about your adventures in Boston.

  154. Cee says

    I’ve been and Mystic Seaport was my favorite, although Boston also ranks quite highly in my book.

  155. Katie Sanders says

    I have never been to New England, or anywhere on the East Coast for that matter, but would love to go someday!

  156. Evie says

    Yes, I’ve been there! I grew up there! Now living in the South but love and miss New England. We used to take crazy road trips to LL Bean late at night because it was open 24 hours. Boston is probably my favorite as it’s my hometown!

  157. Barbara says

    How does one pick a favorite??? I loved the White Mountains in NH, Acadia Nat’l Park; Portland, ME; Portsmouth, NH; Gloucester, MA…and the list goes on! Have been to New England 3 times and can’t wait to go back again!

  158. Sarah says

    I have not been to New England, but hopefully someday I’ll get the chance

  159. Elizabeth says

    I have lived in New England my entire life and absolutely love it! Was born on Cape Cod, a MUST SEE. I currently live in NH and if you get the chance to visit here, fall foliage season is when NH is in it’s peak of beauty. I don’t think anyone’s mentioned it but I think you should visit VT! The Cabot Creamery, the Ben & Jerry’s Factory, so many local farms and quaint B&B’s you just can’t go wrong. Of all the New England states the one I enjoy visiting more for vacation (other than my hometown or Orleans, on Cape Cod) is the coast of Maine. I specifically think you would enjoy the coast, Bar Harbor, definitely Acadia National Park with Cadillac Mountain and Thunder Hole. So much beauty to take in 🙂

  161. Joy Rankin says

    We went to New England when I was pregnant with our son. I loved Concord, Mass. It’s a literary nerd’s paradise with the houses of Lousia May Alcott, Emerson, Hawthorne, and of course, Thoreau’s Walden Pound. Orchard House, Lousia May Alcott’s home was particularly fascinating. In fact, I could have spent more time there–we’ll definitely be back.

  162. Whitney says

    I’ve never been to New England. We live on the East Coast (VA), so I’m hoping to soon!

  163. Tanya says

    My husband was stationed in Groton, CT for 2 years and I loved living there. All four seasons happened there: hot summers on the beach, beautiful fall with the changing leaves, winter with 2+ foot of snow and spring with blooming trees and flowers galore. Plus, one must not forget the best pizza ever at Mystic Pizza in Mystic, CT

  164. Molly says

    We went to Boston last year and loved it.
    Please enter me in the giveaway.
    Thanks.

  165. LinSD says

    Ohhh, how could I choose which New England town I like best??? I guess if forced, I’d have to choose Lubec, Maine. Love Freeport too, but Lubec has all the quaintness of a tiny fishing town, and is so beautiful and being the easternmost tip of the US makes it more special.

  166. Lisa says

    Boothbay Harbor,ME handsdown is the best New England town that I have visited. Mostly because of the georgeous and serene Botanical Gardens that are there. I am headed up there on May 12th and will be right near the LLBean outlet. My husband is bugging me for new jeans from there and this certificate would be awesome!

  167. Kate says

    We visited Boston and I loved every moment! I got a vintage Howdy Doody ventriloquist doll and a hand-carved wooden chess set. The food there was terrific, and although it smelled fishy like all the time (BLECH) it was a fantastic trip!

  169. TIna Clum says

    I have not been to the east coast but my parents went recently and said that is a place to visit and take my young boys, so much American history.

  170. Jess McCarthy says

    I grew up in Maine and try to get back once a year. York is beautiful, with a great lighthouse. But, I have to say the best places are the small towns off the beaten path!

  171. Heather says

    I love New England. Lived in Massachusetts for 7 years, but like the Maine/New Hampshire coast the best.

  172. jen morgan says

    I spent a summer on cape cod doing musical theater and loved it! The ocean was beautiful and I say dozens of shooting stars every night!

  173. Tessa says

    I have the privilege of living here in NH, and I have traveled all over New England during my 35+ years here (I won’t say how many exactly 😉 ). My favorite places in each state are: Stowe in VT, Bar Harbor in ME, the entire White Mountains region of NH, Mystic in CT, Newport in RI, and, of course, Boston in MA. Although, I do have to say, there are soooo many other places that I enjoy as well. We here in New England are so lucky to have so many choices pretty much within a day’s trip to go to and so much diversity in the type of areas you can visit (the lakes, the mountains, the ocean, the cities). If you haven’t been to New England, I would put it on your bucket list.

  174. Jessica W.S. says

    I have never been, but as my sister-in-law now lives over that way I have a great excuse to go and visit!

  175. Becky says

    Someday I would love to travel to the New England states. I’ve heard fall is beautiful there.

  176. Dawn Arnold says

    I have never been to the New England states, but would definitely love to someday.

  178. Laura says

    We lived in Newport, Rhode Island for a while. It is gorgeous and my favorite in New England!

  179. Jillbert says

    I love New England — I grew up in Connecticut and lived in Boston for many years. Now I’m in the Midwest (St Louis, MO — and also love it here!) but New England, especially my favorite city, Boston, will always be “home” to me.

  180. Heather says

    I have never been to New England, but it’s on my list of places to visit someday!

  182. Becca says

    I’ve never been, but I want to go! I want to get to all of the states and most of the states east of Kansas and a few north are still on the list.

  183. Annie H says

    As I used to live in Boston (moved less than 1 year ago to SoCal), yes I have been to NE! Although I loved Boston and the falls in the city, I liked summers up in Vermont. Especially Burlington. Most people go there in the winter to ski, but…the summer weather up there is amazing. And don’t forget the ice cream (Ben and Jerry) and cheese (Cabot)!

  184. Michelle says

    Maine is on my bucket list! I order Christmas gifts from the Bean every year. They have such good quality items.

  185. Debbie says

    I am from NY, though we are not “technically” part of New England, my husband would like to beg to differ that the most eastern part of our state should be.
    I love love love Maine, but Vermont is great too. There’s so much to do & see outside of all the great ‘tourist’ spots in NE, that it’s hard to pick one specific place.

  189. Amanda says

    Ive lived in NE my whole life and still haven’t seen everything that I want to. I think my favourite place to visit would be Cape Cod.

  191. Deborah P says

    Unfortunately, I’ve never been but had grand visions of moving to Vermont after watching Diane Keaton in Baby Boom!!!

  192. julianne says

    alas, i have never been to new england 🙁 but hope to make a trip someday!

  193. Shay says

    I’ve never been to New England, but hope to visit sometime in the fall. We don’t see a lot of bright foliage here in East Texas, so I would love to see what “real” fall foliage looks like.

  194. Michele says

    My husband went to undergraduate school at Cornell in Ithaca. We visited a few years after he graduated and took a day trip to Corning, where the glass company is from. I love glass and there is a lovely glass museum there so I have extra warm feelings about the town.

  196. alison b says

    I live in Boston so I am a bit biased (I would never leave New England!)!!

    I would have to say Burlington, Vermont is my favorite though. If it weren’t for all those overcast days (nevermind the COLD!) we would live there by now!

  200. Maia says

    My favorite spot is Provincetown, at the end of Cape Cod. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  201. Ingrid says

    Yes I have been to Cape Cod, MA. Thank you for the opportunity to win this LL Bean card!

  202. Maryellen Danehy says

    My in-laws live in New England, so I’d have to say that the Boston area and Cape Cod are my favorite spots.

  204. Tracy says

    I have never been, but would love to spend some time on the East coast, so much to see.

  205. Rachael says

    DC is as close to New England as I’ve ever been. I had the idea once that I wanted to live in Maine for 1 year, to know what it was like, and it might happen some day. We will see!

  206. Jolene says

    Does the LL Bean Store still have an indoor pond? When I visited it in ME, they did and it was stocked with fish to test your fishing pole too. ME was great.

  207. Vicki says

    The only place I’ve been in New England is Freedom, NH. A long, long time ago my stepson was involved in a car accident as a pedestrian and was in a physical rehab center somewhere near there. Beautiful place, except for the black flies. We took a boat ride on some very big lake (the name of which escapes me), and just had the best time.

    • lori c says

      My grandma is buried in Freedom, I grew up just south of there. I’m familiar with the rehab center, although it has changed names a dozen times! You probably were on Ossipee Lake or maybe Lake Winnipesaukee. Its a beautiful area, thanks for the mention!

  209. Jessica Schlatzer says

    Hey Mavis! I traveled to Boston last year with my Boyfriend to visit his family. Had a great time and I love it there! So pretty in the fall!

  210. Renae says

    I have been to New England, I was just a kid though so I mostly remember it seemed real old. I’m heading to Savannah for my birthday this summer, so excited!

  211. Wendy says

    Loved walking all around Boston and stumbling upon graveyards and historical monuments everywhere I went!

  212. Sarah says

    I currently live in New Hampshire and love it. Though I am from Vermont I must say NH is my favoritest…it has a little bit of everything – from the ocean to the mountains!

  214. Cyntha says

    Thanks for another great giveaway. I’m glad it’s online since I’ve never seen a L L Bean store.

  217. Lynette says

    I went to New England almost 40 years ago, so although I remember the beauty I don’t remember the town names.

  218. julie says

    I went to Boston for a wedding. It was super hot, that’s all I remember!

  219. Margaret Bushee says

    Hey there! I love LL Bean! I just moved to Upstate New York (Saratoga Springs) from Austin, TX. I am so excited about seeing everything up here! I have to say I am loving Saratoga!!

  220. Michelle O. says

    I have not been to New England but would love to visit – it’s on my list 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

  221. Kim says

    No I have not travelled south to Maine. It has been on my wish list to visit the north east area of North America in the fall to see all the brilliant fall colours. Thank-you for the chance to win a GC to LLB.

  223. Katlyn M says

    I’ve never been, but if I did I think the first place I would stop is the Atlantic Fish Company. I hear they have good chowder. 🙂

  224. Melody says

    I have never been, but my husband is from New England. We hope to take a trip together some day to see the beautiful fall colors. 🙂

  225. Lauren Weiss says

    I almost went to school in Boston, and have gone back several times. I love that town! I really want to visit Maine… it sounds so beautiful!

  227. Teckla says

    I’ve never been lucky enough to visit the New England states, but I’ve always wanted to explore the state of Maine! Maybe some day I’ll be so lucky!

  229. Deb says

    So my family came over on the Mayflower… The Alden family. My parents were both born in Boston and my Grandmother lived in Lowell till she passed away in 2001. Take a trip, see the fall colors its worth it!

  230. sindy Couch says

    No I have not been to New England, from your pictures you posted it looks like a beautiful place.
    If I win I would totally get some new shirts. I was just noticing today that my clothes are starting to look a little haggard. It has been about 5 years since I have bought anything for my wardrobe. Thanks for the chance to win. Your blog makes me smile.

  231. Katrina says

    My family lived in NY a while back and our son would go to hockey camps. While he was playing hockey the family would be exploring the country around his camp. We would camp or stay in hotels. We were able to explore New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Boston was fun, we really liked the Freedom Trail and all the history. I miss those days…..

  232. Veronica says

    I want to school in Cambridge, Mass. The autumns were the best part about living there.

  234. Lisa-Marie Haugmoen says

    I love Bucksport! The first time I stopped there was to go to Fort Knox. The haunted one! Then went to Bucksport to see Bucks gravestone with the witches foot on it. He was supposed to have been cursed and she would forever dance on his grave. Th new bridge with Americas tallest bridge observatory on it is awesome too!
    You can buy shrimp and lobster,cod,haddock,clams,scallops,swordfish,salmon from the fish truck and there are lots of cosy places to eat seafood etc all over the area! There are lots of farm stands along the roads as well as other types of road style sales. Tons of antique stores and yard sales in the summer. There is an awesome street festival in the end of July and Halloween we have the coffin race and parade of costumes. There is a haunted house in the old fort (Fort Knox) and we also have the Psychic Fair as well as Civil War enactments as well as the Rennosance Fair where everything is done in the Medieval periode,including the awesome sword fights. I love the little book store and the wonderful yarn store a few miles from Bucksport. If you ever come to Maine,go see Bar Harbor and Acadia Park. Belfast is a great artsy town and Camden is very cosy and quaint.

  237. Margie A. Movius says

    I have never been to the LL Bean store in New England. However I do know what a great Co. LLBEAN is. I have an LLBEAN credit card and with that comes free shipping. I quite often sent orders online. They are known for their top noth quality merchandise. WHAT a GREAT company!!!

  238. Angela says

    I visited Naushon Island with my parents when I was a teen. My mother’s friend worked on the island as a caretaker. It was a beautiful place and we were even able to peek inside the Forbes mansion that was no longer being lived in. It was neat to be able to visit an island that not that many people get to.

  241. Becky says

    The closet I have been to New England is Long Island, NY, but I would love to explore it, especially Maine.

  242. Stacey says

    I was born in New York and grew up in Vermont. Yup, I’m of Yankee blood. I’ve visited Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, even though my family mostly stayed home. We went on some fantastic field trips with our kids to some of the great historical places. My favorite thing about New England is the autumn leaves. People who have never seen them just can’t imagine how beautiful it is at that time of year.

  243. Kim says

    Boston is my all time favorite city but there are so many amazing small towns throughout New England and Upstate New York.

  244. Ursula Haigh says

    I’ve never been to New England, just OLDE England :- ) !
    But Holy Moley~since seeing that Giant Boot, it’s on my list. I am fascinated with all things huge like that & snap pix to post on my assorted Flickr.com groups!

  245. Tiffany says

    I’ve never been to New England, but my dream is to travel through Maine, I’m in Northern California and probably could not last a winter in Maine, but spring, fall or summertime? Yes, please!! I would love to see Acadia National Park and all the lighthouses!!

  246. Jeanne says

    we flew into Manchester NH when friends lived there–I remember the SHORT landing!! I am glad our friends returned to Indiana-lol!

  247. Becka says

    I have never been to New England but my husband and I have always wanted to go for a drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Fall and see the beautiful scenery.

  248. sheryl says

    i went to New York, New York on my senior trip in 1968! Swam in the ocean while I was there, had a wonderful time visiting all the gardens, saw a play, found some historic places, great trip. I have always wanted to “eat my way up the east coast” lol.

  249. Cindy says

    I’m from Oregon but was living in NY for military orders. Before moving to Guam, I was able to visit with a very close high school friend I hadn’t seen in 25 years. She lives in Dracut, MA out of our 3 days, and we spent a day in Boston taking the duck tour! What a great reunion and fund time in Massachusettes! We really enjoyed the USS Constitution ship/museum tour!

  250. Tasha says

    We live just west of Boston, and I love all of New England. My favorite town so far is Whitingham, VT, where we attended a maple syrup festival and took an accidental detour on several miles of dirt roads with snow piled two feet high on both sides. Down those roads, we found some of the most beautiful New England scenery I’ve had the pleasure of viewing. Too bad I have no idea where we were or how to find those roads again, or I’d go back next year.

  251. Josephine Howe says

    I went to Boston in June of 1966 and played with the Cornell Concert Band on the Boston Commons. We also played in Hartford, Connecticut. Plus I went to Cape Cod in 1971. I went to Burlington, Vermont in 1997 and took the ferry from NY State across to Vermont. Wow, the time does go by!!

  254. Carla Moschetti says

    Hi Mavis,

    I’ve been to New England a few times, but my favorite place is North Conway in New Hampshire. I have a friend who lives there, and once we went on a walk from her house into the nearby hills, and I saw a moose! So cool!

  256. Beth says

    I grew up in New England. My father was born in Boston, my grandfather was a carpenter and house builder in a little town outside of the city. My great grandfather’s house is still in the family on Cape Cod in the town of S. Wellfleet. He was a seaman and settled on the Cape. My dad grew up in Charlestown, NH, his parents renovated a farm house there when he was a small boy. It is a beautiful place on a dirt road. The front porch overlooks wonderful rolling hills. The fall colors are amazing! Lots of fond memories playing in that yard and sitting on the porch.

  257. Janet says

    We love to visit my sister’s family in Southbridge, MA, and for touristy fun, Mystic Seaport is great.

  258. Kelli says

    I live in south east Massachusetts. My favorite is the Newport, RI area. Beautiful coast and old New England farms with rich history.

  259. patti says

    Mavis my favorite town is my hometown of Falmouth Mass. which is on Cape Cod but I do like to go to my parents house in Piermont New Hampshire as well it is on a lake …that is where my husband and I went on our honeymoon we were there in the fall and every day you could see a change in the colors it is beautiful….I now live in Idaho where my husband is from and I really like it here..

  260. Catherine M. says

    I have never been to the New England area, but I have a cousin that lives in Boston and loves it. Someday I would like to travel to New York to see the 9/11 Memorials and Freedom Tower. Thanks for the opportunity to win a cool gift card : )

  262. Kim O'Donoghue says

    Mavis, you crack me right up. I just starting getting your blog and love it. I even started a square foot garden. You are a hoot with a whole lotta good information. I live right outside of Boston and never grow weary of New England. Feel blessed to live here. Especially love visiting LL Bean. You’re also very generous. Keep up the good work.

  263. Kim O'Donoghue says

    Oh dear, I cheated! I love Little ol’ Swansea, MA where I live!

  264. Christine says

    I’ve never been to New England but if I go someday I would love to see Eliot and Barbra’s place.

  265. Sandy Godard says

    My husband is from MA but I have never been there. Besides visiting his relatives in the western part of the state, I would like to visit Boston.

  266. ann says

    Never been, but would love to go…. Farthest East I’ve been is Niagara Falls, and that was a big deal considering I traveled 5000+ miles to get there. =)
    would love to win an LL Bean gift card, though, love their stuff!

  268. Jessica says

    So happy to have found you recently. I was able to visit Maine several times growing up. LL Bean was the biggest fanciest store I’d seen. Now that sounds super naive…. But true 🙂

  269. mary mcmahon says

    my fav city?..Bar Harbor in Maine because it is next to Acadia National Park…so lovely. thanks for the chance. mary in Cincinnati

  271. lori c says

    Thanks again, Mavis for another cool give-away! I was born and raised in New England. My most fave place so far is a tiny island off the Maine coast called Monhegan Island. Very rough and rustic, but oh so beautiful!! The folks there are great and as real as can be, and the food was fantastic!!

  273. Sharon says

    I am privileged live in the Mount Washington Valley in NH ( Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast) and the valley is gorgeous! Skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, the most beautiful foliage in the fall, and endless summer time activities on the many mountains, lakes, and rivers in the valley. There are so many beautiful places in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont that there isn’t enough space to tell about them all!

  275. JennH says

    We visit Maine on a fairly regular basis since my dad has a cabin in Rockwood on Moosehead Lake. We love it there and in nearby Greenville. And once we visited Bar Harbor on the way and really enjoyed it there, too, especially when the tide was low and we were able to walk across the bar to the island and inspect some of the tide pool creatures along the way.

  276. Lissa B says

    Never been. It’s on my bucket list. Would love to see the fall leaves!

  278. Wynne says

    I’ve been there, at the Freeport boot! It was a day trip from Boothbay Harbor, ME, which is certainly a contender for favorite town. But I’m going to go with Newport, RI.

  280. Marie says

    i’ve always had a fascination with New England. as a child we would take our beach holidays at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. in my late teens and early twenties, i found that Vermont was my favorite runaway spot. Burlington was great for a large city, but Brattleboro always held my heart.

  281. harper says

    Stowe, Vermont and Bar Harbor, Maine. Actually, just about anywhere in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont is wonderful.

  283. Paula says

    Have never been there but would certainly love to. Currently live in Florida but originally came from Ohio. It’s on my bucket list!

  284. Sara says

    I haven’t been yet, but it is on my list! I want to see real maple syrup come out of the trees! 😉

  286. Kara says

    Sadly, I have never been to New England, but I can’t wait see that side of the country. Maybe one day?

  287. kris p. says

    It’s been years, but my absolutely favorite place is Block Island. We sailed from Newport, Rhode Island and the experience was unforgetable. Ah, to be able to do that again!

  288. Kath Mason says

    I’ve never been but I imagine it is beautiful. Actually, I was in the airport in Boston once on the way to New York.
    LL.Bean is my favorite brand for sturdy boots and clothes. It would be really great to win this.

  289. Theresa Forster says

    I love Mystic, Ct. There is so much to see. It is home to Mystic Aquarium, Seaport, and so much history. There are great little shops, places to eat, and the area is beautiful.

  291. Ashley says

    Bar Harbor, Maine is BEAUUUTIFUL! We went there on a family vacation while I was in High School. We watched the sunrise from the top of Cadillac Mountain, and went on a whale watch — so much fun!

  294. Janice MacRossin says

    I’ve never been to New England, Old England or anywhere east of Texas. 🙁
    so you see I really need to win this gift card so I can experience New England vicariously through LLBean merchandise.

  295. Kathryn Hardage says

    We absolutely loved the charm of Camden, Maine when we went there for a tall ship cruise on the Mercantile. I highly recommend that experience for everyone. I was fascinated to see pansies in the summer gardens up there. In Texas, we normally plant those in the winter. However, this year, as of today, May 3rd, I still have very robust pansies. It went down to an unprecedented 34 degrees last night.

  296. Kendra says

    I’ve been to Washington D.C….not sure if that’s technically New England. Love to visit when my kids can learn a bit about the area 🙂

  297. Susie in DeLand says

    I love all of Cape Cod, but especially Wellfleet and Provincetown. Living in Florida, I wear LL Bean flip flops year-round!

  308. Debra Beeuwsaert says

    The most east I’ve traveled was to Virginia, which I don’t think they consider themselves New Englanders. I would love to travel Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire as I love the rural countrysides.

  309. Amanda says

    I have been to New England once, but was only there long enough to help a friend find a truck and then drive back to Minnesota. I didn’t get to see enough of it to have a favorite city, but Providence seemed nice.

  310. Janelle says

    I’ve never been to New England, but it’s tops on my list of places to visit!

  311. Lisa Bass says

    I have been to Maine. I just remember Acadia National Park. The coastline is so beautiful!

  313. subienkow says

    Unfair advantage, I live in New England, and willfully remove myself from the contest!

    I will say, I love it here, but perhaps some day, a move might be warranted. I love winter, but I could use a little less of it over the course of a year.

    I’ve climbed every mountain in New Hampshire named after a President, been to the top of Mount Katahdin (the beginning or end of the Appalachians, depending on your direction of travel), canoed the Allagash River, saw the WaterFire in Providence, saw the sunrise on the beach at Cape Cod & the sunset on the beach at Cape Cod the same day.

    Most importantly (for butt kissing points!!) I have been to Old Sturbridge Village several times!!

  314. Marie says

    Not yet, but the New England area is at the top of our retirement travel list!

  316. Megan L says

    I’ve only been to NY and CT. My favorite place so far is the Adirondacks in NY.

  318. maureen says

    I was in Maine once. I was there for all of one day. I would love to go again and see what all is there. I was in and out I feel like I didn’t see anything.

  319. Rebecca says

    I have never been to New England! I am California born and raised, then started moving as a teen from Idaho to Virginia to Spain and now Hawaii!

  320. Kellie says

    I have not yet had the pleasure of a New England trip but if your photo is any clue it looks like there is fun to be had. Love your pics Mavis, keep them coming!

  322. Joesephine Clarke says

    Born and bred in Maine so always loyal to L.L.Bean. Acadia is where you need to go.

  324. Renee says

    I have been to New England a few times. Once to ski in Vermont while in high school, once to visit colleges (ended up in PA), and once to visit my brother while he was going to school in Boston. All quick trips on someone else’s schedule. I would love to go and just take my time exploring. Now I live in the Deep South. I have been itching to bring my son. I am hoping he will fall in love with it and give me a reason to move there when he finishes high school. The South is just too hot in the summer to enjoy.

  325. Vanessa says

    I live in Maine and have been to LL Bean several times. It’s a great company.

  326. Wild Orchid says

    I have never been to New England, but have always wanted to visit!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  327. jolanta says

    I live in New Hampshire and I love the White Mountains and I also really like Vermont and Maine lobsters

  328. Cathy says

    No i never have been to the New England area but sure would like to visit one day .Some of our trips out west the small town of Solvang Ca. was special. Very Dutch it was very enjoyable

  329. debbie T says

    I’m from New England. LOVE it here. I don’t know if I can decide which area I love best, but one of our favorites is for sure the Maine coast. I love Boothbay Harbor.

    We also love it near Moosehead Lake in Maine. And Franconia, New Hampshire.

  330. JennyA says

    I would love to visit New England, specially one of those quaint “Bed and Breakfasts” that give you a taste of the place you are visiting but with full service…aw chucks, maybe one day…

  331. Carolsue says

    My in-laws live in R.I., so I’ve been there quite a few times. I likes Newport, RI and there was this place in Maine that I can’t remember the name of — it reminded me of the Northern Cooast in California!

  332. Donna F. says

    I have never been to New England. I enjoy visiting your website almost everyday. I also enjoy gardening! I have started several tomato plants of my own! I think that morning glory flowers would be a great addition to your vast garden.

  333. Kristin M says

    I have never been to New England, but would love to visit some day. All the pictures I have seen from that area are beautiful

  335. Ellen Baber says

    We have made many trips to New England. My husband’s first cousin has a place on an island off Portland, MA. Wehave driven out of our way many times to go to LLBean in Freeport, Maine. It is our favorite stopping place. A local told us where to go for a lobster meal. We have returned numerous times. While shopping at LLBean, one of our two young granddaughters became quite ill. The clerk was more then helpful. She called ahead to the doctor then gave us directions to his office. He happened to be from VA where we live. I have always found the people in Freeport knd, caring and happy for the huge numbers of people who come there to be there. Hospility at it’s finest.

  338. Shelley says

    Yes, I have been to New England. I love Maine, especially the areas near the shore.

    seashell210 at gmail dot com

  339. Heather says

    We took the kids to Acadia National Park near Baaaah Habaah (Bar Harbor) for a summer vacation. It turned out to be one of the best family vacations we’ve had!

  342. Vicki says

    Bar Harbor… the rocky coast lined with fragrant pine, the old New England homes and the quaint village shops, the tastiest lobster, ships in the harbor, popovers and tea in adirondack chairs… Bar Harbor is one of the most wonderful places to visit.

  344. Kristina says

    Never been… it’s one the bucket list! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  346. Laura says

    I grew up in NYC, which isn’t technically New England, but my favorite place I ever went in NE is Stongington Maine! It was magical!

  348. Kori says

    I live here in New England, I grew up in NY
    I love Newport RI A lot of history there!

  349. Terri Rife says

    My son was in the Coast Guard stationed in Rockland, ME and later married in Camden, ME An absolutely beautiful town!! I have also spent some time in Boston. My favorite city!!! I LOVE New England!!!!

  350. Jane says

    I have never been to New England, but it is at the top of places I want to see in the U.S.

  351. Heather L says

    I have never been to New England, I would love to go sometime, sadly I have never been to the east coast at all 🙁

  352. Shawnne says

    I have never been to New England even though I grew up in NY. I love LL Bean and get all of our coats from there.

  353. rachel v. says

    I have only been to Rhode Island as a teenager, don’t remember much. But I loved living in eastern PA. All the green rolling hills and mountains 🙂

  354. kristin says

    I used to go to Maine every summer with my grandparents. We always took a rainy day to go down to LL Bean and look around!

  356. kathy Mcc says

    I spent 2 summers on Martha’s Vinyard Island several decades ago… LOVED the entire island experience. Chapaquidick Island was beautiful on a bike ride. The ferry quaint. I lived on the east coast then so it was a long day’s drive. NOt so from where I live now in the midwest.

  359. Stephanie says

    I live in NH and LOVE it here! The one thing all New Englanders would tell you is how lucky we are to be able to drive short ( relatively speaking) distances to visit such vastly different states.

  360. Tina B says

    I have been to New England many times. The state of Maine, to be specific, since that’s where my mother was born and some of our family still lives there. South Portland, Maine, is one of my favorite cities out there to visit. They have Portland Headlight, some beautiful parks, gorgeous architecture, and Red’s ice cream opens in the summer, which is within walking distance of my aunt’s house. It’s a lovely place to visit! I’ve also been to L.L. Bean’s store in Maine and enjoyed looking around.

  361. kateiline says

    I went to Boston once in high school. I think it’s time for another trip to New England!

  362. Marilyn says

    I have never been to New England, but I would love to go soon and see the trees turn color in the fall.
    PS My husband, looks great in your button down shirts!

  363. Abbi says

    I have never been to New England but it is high on the list of places that I want to go to. I want to see all the places where early US history was made, I want to see (more than just in pictures) the beautiful Maine Coasts and I just want to explore Vermont and New Hampshire which I think in many ways are like my Minnesota. We really want to take our kids out that way someday soon as we think it would be wonderful for their education.

  364. Beth Y. says

    I am partial to Bar Harbor, Maine – we got married there! (And we live on the other side of the country so it was quite a trek with a wedding gown and flowers!)

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