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Mapped by Megan - Navigating New England & Beyond
Mapped by Megan
Dog and family-friendly travel in New England.

Your roadmap to New England & beyond.

Welcome to Mapped by Megan, your roadmap to navigating family adventures and discovering dog friendly destinations in New England and beyond.

Here you’ll find detailed travel guides and itineraries, tips for planning the perfect trip, and inspiration to fuel your wanderlust.

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Fellow wanderer, you’re not lost! here’s what you can expect to find…

01.

New England Travel

One of my favorite things about living in Boston is having easy access to the best of New England. Whether you’re a local looking to explore your own backyard or just passing through, you’ll love my recommendations for exploring the best of New England.

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Dog Friendly Guides

I love discovering new places to travel with my German Shepherd pup Roscoe, so you’ll find lots of dog-friendly tips and travel guides. Even if you don’t have a furry friend, you’ll love the pictures of a cute doggo living his best life, right?

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Tips for Family Travel

As a full-time digital marketer balancing a growing family, I get it. Time is more precious than ever. My detailed travel guides and well-researched itineraries help busy families make the most of their vacation days.

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Hi, I’m Megan.

New Englander. dog lover. mom.

I live in South Boston with my husband, two daughters, our German Shepherd dog Roscoe, and cat Boo. Balancing my full-time job as a digital marketer with our busy family life leaves less time for travel than I once had. But I’m determined to make the most out of everyday escapes and family vacations. I get a thrill out of planning the perfect itinerary, and I’m here to help you do the same!

I grew up in the midwest, where you can drive for hours in any direction and only come across cornfields. Exploring New England is still such a novelty to me. I love being able to visit multiple states in one day, start my journey at the sea and end in the mountains, and find charm and beauty around every corner.

a few of my favorite things

Favorite season to travel

Fall

Must-visits in a new city

Local coffee shops

Couldn’t live without

My family

Favorite destination

Stowe, Vermont

road trip guilty pleasure

Taco Bell

new england obsession

Lighthouses

packing essential

My kindle

Best Travel buddy

Roscoe

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Had such a fun time apple picking this weekend at Had such a fun time apple picking this weekend at Drew Farm in Westford, MA! There’s not a lot of bells and whistles so you won’t find as many crowds here, but you will find everything you need for a memorable fall outing: 
✔️ dog and kid friendly 
✔️ beautiful setting 
✔️ tons of apple varieties 
✔️ yummy apple cider donuts 
✔️ cozy bonfire and s’mores kits
✔️ your pick of pumpkins 
✔️ only 45 min from Boston 
Add this one to your fall bucket list - especially for Halloween, when they plan on lining their paths with hundreds of lit Jack o Lanterns 🎃 
#newenglandfall #beautifulmassachusetts #dogsofnewengland #ignewengland #igmassachusetts #massachusetts_igers #bostonma #mynewengland #newenglandliving #applepicking #applepickingseason #visitma #onlyinmassachusetts #scenesofnewengland #newenglandblogger #massachusettsdog #wethedogsne #igersmass
It’s apple picking season in New England! I love It’s apple picking season in New England! I love this annual tradition with my whole family - including Roscoe 🐕 Here are a few of my favorite dog friendly orchards near Boston that I’ve visited over the years:
🍎 Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA 
🍎 Hollis Hill Farm in Fitchburg, MA
🍎 Doe Orchards in Harvard, MA
🍎 Nashoba Valley Winery in Bolton, MA
Help - I’m trying to find a new spot this year! What other dog friendly orchards are on your list? 
#applepicking #applepickingseason #dogfriendly #dogsofnewengland #newengland #newenglandfall #boston #bostonma #bostonblogger #ignewengland #newengland_igers
New England summer weekend inspo ☀️ Looking to New England summer weekend inspo ☀️ Looking to escape the heat of the city this weekend? Scituate is about 30 minutes south of Boston and the perfect last minute getaway. Here’s how to spend a perfect day in this adorable coastal community:
☕️ Grab breakfast at @luckyfinncafe and enjoy your coffee with a view overlooking the harbor on their back patio.
✨ Head to Scituate Lighthouse and learn about how the lighthouse keeper’s daughters once saved the town from British takeover. 
🦞 Once you’ve worked up an appetite, stop by @millwharf for one of New England’s best lobster rolls.
🏖️ Stake your spot at Peggoty Beach and soak up some sunshine.
🍺 Quench your thirst at @untoldbrewing, which has both indoor and outdoor areas, including a special taproom in an historic schoolhouse built in 1852.
Do you have other suggestions for things to do in Scituate? Add them in the comments below! 
#scituatema #scituateharbor #scituate #southshore #southshorema #massachusetts #igmassachusetts #igmass #beautifulmassachusetts #massachusetts_igers #massdaytripping #mylocalma #visitma #onlyinmassachusetts #newengland #ignewengland #newenglandphotography #newengland_igers #coastalliving #newenglandwithlove #mynewengland #lighthousesofnewengland #heybmag #newenglandsummer #visitnewengland #bostonblogger #bostondotcom #followmebythesea #scenesofma #coastalnewengland
The weather in New England may not have gotten the The weather in New England may not have gotten the memo, but it’s officially summer! ☀️ 
Last summer, I dragged my family to Sugar Hill, NH to see lupines because it had been on my bucket list for FOREVER. It did not disappoint - this picturesque small town is considered the lupine capital of New England, and the purple and pink blooms dot the fields as far as your eye can see. 
What’s on your New England bucket list this summer? 
#newenglandsummer #newengland #lupines #newhampshire #newhampshire_igers #ignewengland #newenglandphotography #newengland_igers #mynewengland #newenglandblogger #newenglandtravel #scenesofnewengland #visitnh #onlyinnewhampshire #newhampshireoutdoors #newhampshirelife #travelwithdogs #adventuredogsofficial #newenglandliving #newenglandoutdoors #newenglandlife #raw_newengland #newenglanddog #dogsofnewengland #travelwithkids
A big hug to all the moms out there! 🤗 One of m A big hug to all the moms out there! 🤗 One of my favorite memories growing up was picnicking with my mom and grandma in the park. Happy to now carry the tradition on with my own daughters. Thank you @arnold_arboretum for sharing your beautiful gardens with us all on #LilacSunday for #MothersDay! 💐
#arnoldarboretum #bostonma #bostonusa #igboston #bostonblogger #bostonspring #newengland #ignewengland #newengland_igers #picnictime #mothersdayideas #mynewengland #bostontraveler #newenglandlife #igmassachusetts #beautifulmassachusetts #massachusetts_igers #jamaicaplain #heybmag #bostondotcom #bostonglobelife #onlyinmassachusetts
April showers have brought the May flowers! The ra April showers have brought the May flowers! The rain is over and the sun is out ☀️ Take advantage of this beautiful weather to check out my top 3️⃣ favorite spots in Boston to see spring blooms. What are some of yours? 
🌷Tulips in the Public Garden 
🌸 Magnolia Blossoms on Commonwealth Ave
🌺 Cherry Blossoms on the Charles River Esplanade
#boston #bostontraveler #bostonma #bostonmassachusetts #bostonusa #igboston #bostonblogger #bostonspring #bostonphotography #springinbloom #beautifulmassachusetts #publicgarden #backbayboston #charlesriveresplanade #mynewengland #ignewengland #newengland #newenglandspring #theprettycities #bostondotcom #raw_newengland #newenglandphotography #newengland_igers #iheartboston #visitboston #springblossoms #heybmag #bostonglobelife #igersmass #visitmassachusetts
🌸 Boston is in bloom! 🌸 I'm putting together 🌸 Boston is in bloom! 🌸 I'm putting together a list of some of my favorite places to find flowers in Boston. What are some of yours? 
This was taken on Commonwealth Avenue, which always boasts beautiful cherry and magnolia blossoms, made even more striking against the stunning architecture of these historic townhouses.
#boston #bostonspring #springinboston #heybmag #bostondotcom #bostonglobelife #bostonblogger #boston_igers #bostonigers #bostonphotographer #igboston #cityscapeboston #visitboston #prettycities #bostonusa #backbayboston #igersmass #igmassachusetts #visitma #onlyinmassachusetts #mynewengland #massachusettsphotographer #ignewengland #newenglandphotography #newengland_igers #newenglandspring
Spring thaw in New England is such a mood. Who’s Spring thaw in New England is such a mood. Who’s ready for warmer weather? 🙋🏻‍♀️
#newenglandspring #springinnewengland #newengland #newenglandliving #newenglandphotography #newenglandphotographer #scenesofnewengland #mynewengland #yankeemagazine #ignewengland #newengland_igers #vermontshots #vermontphotography #coveredbridge #igvermont #visitvermont #vermont_igers #vermonting #vermontspring #springinvermont #raw_newengland #ilovenewengland #vermontonly #beautifulnewengland #vermontlife #vermontphotography #vermonttourism #visitnewengland #newenglandtravel #newenglandblogger

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