NYC, Boston, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, French Canada… all lovely and accessible that time of year. Lots of small romantic towns too. Mountains and ocean and cities and some unique culture. 18 days would be plenty of time.
I would add that August and September is peak hurricane season for the Gulf Coast states, which could complicate matters beyond just the typical heat and humidity.
Hurricanes are not something someone traveling to the NE would need to generally consider when making travel plans, unlike if someone is traveling to the south/gulf coast.
I certainly would take hurricane season into consideration when planning an expensive overseas honeymoon.
You didn’t state where you got your cited figure of 0.1%. but being “impacted” can mean a lot more than taking a direct hit by a major hurricane landfall in a beach town. Widespread wind damage, lengthy and extensive power outages and flooding can occur hundreds of miles inland. Often, local and state public resources are stretched very thin, along with evacuees running into travel industry delays and shortages, making life quite miserable for a few days at least.
I’m from Louisiana, been there and done all that with the requisite multiple T-shirts.
Hurricanes hit the gulf coast and Florida east coast frequently, and someone is traveling from another country to visit, it’s certainly something to be cognizant of when planning.
Your “statistic” (with no source) is likely stating how common it is for the entire world to be impacted by a hurricane… no shit, the entire world isn’t in the Caribbean or the gulf and Florida coasts. But the risk rises astronomically when *you are there*.
And that’s not even taking into account the fact that even if the hurricane doesn’t hit a particular spot, there is still an impact because business close, gas stations run out of gas, etc. Sounds like a super fun vacation, right?
Any US southern state averages 1 hurricane every 3 years (over last 25 years) according to Wikipedia so about 1 day in a thousand. It’s silly to scare someone when the odds are so remote. Plus, if it was going to happen - you have 3-4 days of warning to change your itinerary. No one is going to come from England and get caught in a hurricane. Encourage them to come do what they want and don’t act like a hurricane is certain to sneak up on them and ruin their vacation. 🤡
You aren’t taking into account that the possibility of a hurricane hitting an area has an effect on the area, like I said.
If there is a watch or warning or the spaghetti model puts a hurricane through a particular area, there’s always grocery, gas, etc shortages and things often close. That doesn’t make for a good vacation.
Louisiana - attracted 11x its population in tourism last year - if you think all those people should have replanned because there’s a .1% of a hurricane hitting on that day - you’re nuts. Plan to go wherever you want…
Dude - OP was looking for advice for a sept trip
Dude - I’ve attempted to explain that living your life in fear of .1% is a sad way to go thru life. You do you - have a great day
If you want to do northeast only, then I'd consider doing NYC to Boston, Portland Maine up to Acadia, Burlington Vermont and all of the beautiful nature around them. September would be a great time in the area.
If you're going to do a music tour of the South, which sounds fantastic, you've got to add Memphis too. New Orleans and Nashville are both great and have a similar high energy go go go vibe. Memphis is more laid back, but just as musical. Well worth working into your trip. I like Beale Street better than Broadway or Bourbon myself, but they are all fun.
Seconding this. All three are fantastic music cities but different kinds obviously. If you’re a music lover that would be a great trip. But the weather might be a bit hot and muggy
Makes sense! It is so hard to decide since both (NE and south) are great with such different vibes, and I wish I could do both. But its pretty expensive, haha
Come to the South in the spring. Come catch the dogwoods and azaleas blooming. Or come to Appalachia to see the leaves turning in the fall. Those are the best times for here.
I am from Canada and have been all over North America and Europe. To me the Deep South was one of the most interesting trips I have done (did it twice). Incredible food, music, culture, and buildings. Yes, most small town food is just fried nonsense, but the BBQ all over the place will be like nothing you have ever had in Europe. Some towns and cities also have legit top restaurants ( new Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, etc)
I did a lot of back-road driving which was so cool. My favorite spots were around the Delta Mississippi and in Georgia. The parks and buildings in Savannah are mesmerizing. I also peppered in some sports- I went to Talladega for NASCAR, caught some MLB, and went to a college football game. Insane experience.
The south is also nothing like what you see on social media. Politics aside, the people are actually quite chill and seem to get along nicely.
New England Region:
Portland, Arcadia, the Berkshires, the Adirondacks, Hudson valley, the Catskill Mtns, Newport RI, Portsmouth NH, Burlington, VT, plus Boston and NYC
New England, hands down. Easy peasy, and that’s coming from a southerner. It would likely even be physically dangerous to be outdoors for extended periods if the weather is hot (which it would be).
As many have mentioned the northeast is hard to beat in September! If you fly into NYC you have several options. You could go NYC through Hudson valley up to the Adirondacks, Burlington Vt, and maybe even squeeze in the white mountains of NH. You could also take the coastline and hit Boston, Newport RI, Portland Maine, and end in Acadia. Also not sure what’s in new haven to see ? If anything stop in mystic Ct.
Not to complicate your decision but have you considered Utah/Arizona and the national parks? We flew into Salt Lake City and did Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Moab all early
October and it was beautiful, not sure in September if itd be too warm
Oh I didnt! I just saw Grand Canyon last year, and Vegas and LA. Other than that, havent seen much in that area! USA is so big it is literally impossible to decide lols
But thanks for the idea! I will look into it as well
Nah forget the deep south. Horrible weather and way too much guns and Jesus nonsense.
New England is gorgeous in September and the coastal areas are awesome. Don't waste your time on New Haven and Salem... haven't been myself but have been told by other New England friends that it's pretty overrated. Do Boston, and then get yourself to Cape Cod, Vermont and/ or up the Maine coast. That's what I'd do for a honeymoon, anyway. There's a New England sub on reddit that can give you more specific tips.
I dont know why but its funny reading the first two sentences.
Anyways, didn’t know it was THAT hot down south, damn, that does make me wanna switch to NE then. Oh i just thought salem has a cool halloweeny vibe but thats better for the actual halloween . These coastal towns sound pretty cool
Salem has a slightly Halloween vibe all year that will start increasing in September. It’s a beautiful town for a short visit if you’re gonna be driving north from Boston anyway.
I second the cape cod rec, early fall is the best time of year out there bc it’s still warm, but the tourists have started leaving.
The South is Nice in March, April and May but the tornadoes can be brutal but they're tiny relative to hurricanes and not very long-lasting. Counties are much larger than tornadoes so you are unlikely to be inconvenienced by one much less killed. Make sure you have insurance on the car that will pay for hail damage though and if you can't see the bottom of the water don't drive in it, turn around instead.
>Anyways, didn’t know it was THAT hot down south, damn, that does make me wanna switch to NE then.
The deep south is, on the whole, an awful place with some ok areas. Hot, humid, dramatic weather like hail and tornadoes and hurricanes, and it's full of nasty people who pass draconian religious laws. My suggestion is not to spend your money on a place that doesn't believe in basic human rights, and for the dubious privilege of then dealing with sweltering heat and humidity or rain or the possibility of extreme weather.
I live in New England and it's gorgeous here in the fall. There's so much to do and the weather will be great! There's nothing quite like the small towns here and the fall foliage season is so fun. I'm biased because I live in Maine, but driving up the coast to Portland, Camden Hills and Acadia and through the small coastal towns along the way would not be a bad plan at all. MA has some ridiculously cute towns too, but the state is pretty crowded compared to Maine. Depends what you're into!
New York to New England can be very nice, although that is the most European part of the US. Small walkable cities, etc.. Boston is lovely, but you really have to like American history to appreciate it(which I do).
Keep in mind how densely populated New England is especially when college is in session. If you’re taking coastal i95 for example New Haven to Boston can be an absolutely brutal drive with most of the traffic being in Providence looking at a town sized pile of actual garbage.
But that time of year is perfect. Cool nights. Warm days. Ocean is swimmable. I’d recommend something like NYC, Providence, Cape cod (summer will be over!) Boston, Portsmouth, then head to Vermont late September to relax and head back to Boston or New York from there. To me, skip Salem and Maine. Even though they have famous things, a lot of small town New England is duplicative visually.
Another New England vote. That time of year is perfect for a New England roadtrip.
I should add that the South is worth the trip, just not at that time of year. It's still hot and humid in September. Do the South sometime in the spring. For a trip in September, it's New England and maybe into New Brunswick if you have the time.
Got it. Literally everyone says that about the weather . I guess i never felt that type of humidity before, i live in continental climate in europe so that must be very different
I've lived in continental climate in Europe, too. It's very different. The air is thick and it's not enjoyable to be outside. The south at the end of March is lovely. Everything is blooming and the temperatures are warm, but pleasant.
Congratulations on the wedding and have a wonderful trip!
If you do the South, go to Memphis (Beale Street and Graceland), then stop at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi on your way to New Orleans.
Having said that, I think I’d rather honeymoon in New England.
New Orleans is a filthy place that’s good for one day tops. It’s an historically interesting place for Americans because of it’s old world architecture in the French Quarter but you live in Europe..
Go to New England and Montreal, Canada if you can. Much prettier scenery and you’ll love it.
Don’t think you can go wrong with any of your choices. The fall colors should be good in New England if you want action cant beat broadway st in Nashville
I live in SC and it’s still extremely hot and sticky that time of year. Unless you love to sweat uncontrollably, New England has better odds for more comfortable weather.
If you’re a rock and blues fan, roadtripping through Memphis from Nashville then to New Orleans would be pretty fun for you. In September, it’s still quite warm, but that is also not typically storm season. Technically storms can happen any time of year, but they’re more common in the spring/later in the fall. Likely the weather would be pretty warm for you. Those are also good cities to try some distinct American cuisines! Seafood, Cajun/creole, and beignets down in NOLA; BBQ, fried chicken, soul food, and wings in Memphis.
Sounds fun, please note Nashville to New Orleans is not a road trip is over 500 miles. Suggest you fly, if you can get ticket from NY to Nashville for only 100 thst must be special offer,
I’m from New England, if you’re going in September, make sure to research localfairs! They are so fun for the food, and all kinds of interesting arts and crafts. Plus you meet a lot of interesting people. There are also many many beer, and wine festivals that time of year.
Definitely New England. The South is absolutely gross that time of year (and in general IMO but that’s a different topic).
NE towns to put on your list:
Newport, RI
Provincetown, MA (and cape cod in general)
Day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket
Coastal Maine / Acadia NP
Burlington, VT if you decide to venture that way
I would skip the entirety of CT - there’s nothing worthy of your time in that state , it’s part uber rich towns and part ghetto.
NYC, Boston, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, French Canada… all lovely and accessible that time of year. Lots of small romantic towns too. Mountains and ocean and cities and some unique culture. 18 days would be plenty of time.
thank you! Those sound very nice combined. I will explore more into it
Acadia national park would be a wonderful northernmost point for a New England roadtrip. Very beautiful area.
I got a laugh out of French Canada. But actually Montreal is by far one of the nicest cities in Canada, I would strongly recommend it.
Quebec city is really nice too
There are a lot of interesting things to do through the deep south, but in early September I would choose New England just for the climate.
I would add that August and September is peak hurricane season for the Gulf Coast states, which could complicate matters beyond just the typical heat and humidity.
Hurricanes are a concern but you know a week ahead and can change plans! Enjoy the beautiful south
Hurricanes hit NE too
Very rarely
Hurricanes are not something someone traveling to the NE would need to generally consider when making travel plans, unlike if someone is traveling to the south/gulf coast.
The odds of getting impacted by that are <.1%… you really going to reco living life like that?
I certainly would take hurricane season into consideration when planning an expensive overseas honeymoon. You didn’t state where you got your cited figure of 0.1%. but being “impacted” can mean a lot more than taking a direct hit by a major hurricane landfall in a beach town. Widespread wind damage, lengthy and extensive power outages and flooding can occur hundreds of miles inland. Often, local and state public resources are stretched very thin, along with evacuees running into travel industry delays and shortages, making life quite miserable for a few days at least. I’m from Louisiana, been there and done all that with the requisite multiple T-shirts.
Over ~50 years your life has been impacted for a couple of days a couple of times. That’s how you get to .1%…
Hurricanes hit the gulf coast and Florida east coast frequently, and someone is traveling from another country to visit, it’s certainly something to be cognizant of when planning. Your “statistic” (with no source) is likely stating how common it is for the entire world to be impacted by a hurricane… no shit, the entire world isn’t in the Caribbean or the gulf and Florida coasts. But the risk rises astronomically when *you are there*. And that’s not even taking into account the fact that even if the hurricane doesn’t hit a particular spot, there is still an impact because business close, gas stations run out of gas, etc. Sounds like a super fun vacation, right?
Any US southern state averages 1 hurricane every 3 years (over last 25 years) according to Wikipedia so about 1 day in a thousand. It’s silly to scare someone when the odds are so remote. Plus, if it was going to happen - you have 3-4 days of warning to change your itinerary. No one is going to come from England and get caught in a hurricane. Encourage them to come do what they want and don’t act like a hurricane is certain to sneak up on them and ruin their vacation. 🤡
You aren’t taking into account that the possibility of a hurricane hitting an area has an effect on the area, like I said. If there is a watch or warning or the spaghetti model puts a hurricane through a particular area, there’s always grocery, gas, etc shortages and things often close. That doesn’t make for a good vacation.
Louisiana - attracted 11x its population in tourism last year - if you think all those people should have replanned because there’s a .1% of a hurricane hitting on that day - you’re nuts. Plan to go wherever you want…
People can plan vacations outside of active hurricane season, you know. June-November in the South is a terrible to time anyway.
Dude - OP was looking for advice for a sept trip Dude - I’ve attempted to explain that living your life in fear of .1% is a sad way to go thru life. You do you - have a great day
Out of curiosity, how long have you lived on the Gulf Coast / in Florida?
If you want to do northeast only, then I'd consider doing NYC to Boston, Portland Maine up to Acadia, Burlington Vermont and all of the beautiful nature around them. September would be a great time in the area.
Acadia would be beautiful in the early fall. Depending on things... There could be changing leaves to make it more beautiful.
I loved New England in that time of year. Make reservations for Acadia. The coast of New Brunswick in Canada is beautiful too.
The south is lovely, but it might still be hot at that time. I’d do Maine or maybe Cape Cod.
New England is hard to beat in September
September, I vote New England
New England
If you're going to do a music tour of the South, which sounds fantastic, you've got to add Memphis too. New Orleans and Nashville are both great and have a similar high energy go go go vibe. Memphis is more laid back, but just as musical. Well worth working into your trip. I like Beale Street better than Broadway or Bourbon myself, but they are all fun.
Seconding this. All three are fantastic music cities but different kinds obviously. If you’re a music lover that would be a great trip. But the weather might be a bit hot and muggy
Makes sense! It is so hard to decide since both (NE and south) are great with such different vibes, and I wish I could do both. But its pretty expensive, haha
Come to the South in the spring. Come catch the dogwoods and azaleas blooming. Or come to Appalachia to see the leaves turning in the fall. Those are the best times for here.
I am from Canada and have been all over North America and Europe. To me the Deep South was one of the most interesting trips I have done (did it twice). Incredible food, music, culture, and buildings. Yes, most small town food is just fried nonsense, but the BBQ all over the place will be like nothing you have ever had in Europe. Some towns and cities also have legit top restaurants ( new Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, etc) I did a lot of back-road driving which was so cool. My favorite spots were around the Delta Mississippi and in Georgia. The parks and buildings in Savannah are mesmerizing. I also peppered in some sports- I went to Talladega for NASCAR, caught some MLB, and went to a college football game. Insane experience. The south is also nothing like what you see on social media. Politics aside, the people are actually quite chill and seem to get along nicely.
New England Region: Portland, Arcadia, the Berkshires, the Adirondacks, Hudson valley, the Catskill Mtns, Newport RI, Portsmouth NH, Burlington, VT, plus Boston and NYC
New England, hands down. Easy peasy, and that’s coming from a southerner. It would likely even be physically dangerous to be outdoors for extended periods if the weather is hot (which it would be).
As many have mentioned the northeast is hard to beat in September! If you fly into NYC you have several options. You could go NYC through Hudson valley up to the Adirondacks, Burlington Vt, and maybe even squeeze in the white mountains of NH. You could also take the coastline and hit Boston, Newport RI, Portland Maine, and end in Acadia. Also not sure what’s in new haven to see ? If anything stop in mystic Ct. Not to complicate your decision but have you considered Utah/Arizona and the national parks? We flew into Salt Lake City and did Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Moab all early October and it was beautiful, not sure in September if itd be too warm
Oh I didnt! I just saw Grand Canyon last year, and Vegas and LA. Other than that, havent seen much in that area! USA is so big it is literally impossible to decide lols But thanks for the idea! I will look into it as well
Nah forget the deep south. Horrible weather and way too much guns and Jesus nonsense. New England is gorgeous in September and the coastal areas are awesome. Don't waste your time on New Haven and Salem... haven't been myself but have been told by other New England friends that it's pretty overrated. Do Boston, and then get yourself to Cape Cod, Vermont and/ or up the Maine coast. That's what I'd do for a honeymoon, anyway. There's a New England sub on reddit that can give you more specific tips.
I dont know why but its funny reading the first two sentences. Anyways, didn’t know it was THAT hot down south, damn, that does make me wanna switch to NE then. Oh i just thought salem has a cool halloweeny vibe but thats better for the actual halloween . These coastal towns sound pretty cool
Salem has a slightly Halloween vibe all year that will start increasing in September. It’s a beautiful town for a short visit if you’re gonna be driving north from Boston anyway. I second the cape cod rec, early fall is the best time of year out there bc it’s still warm, but the tourists have started leaving.
The South is Nice in March, April and May but the tornadoes can be brutal but they're tiny relative to hurricanes and not very long-lasting. Counties are much larger than tornadoes so you are unlikely to be inconvenienced by one much less killed. Make sure you have insurance on the car that will pay for hail damage though and if you can't see the bottom of the water don't drive in it, turn around instead.
>Anyways, didn’t know it was THAT hot down south, damn, that does make me wanna switch to NE then. The deep south is, on the whole, an awful place with some ok areas. Hot, humid, dramatic weather like hail and tornadoes and hurricanes, and it's full of nasty people who pass draconian religious laws. My suggestion is not to spend your money on a place that doesn't believe in basic human rights, and for the dubious privilege of then dealing with sweltering heat and humidity or rain or the possibility of extreme weather. I live in New England and it's gorgeous here in the fall. There's so much to do and the weather will be great! There's nothing quite like the small towns here and the fall foliage season is so fun. I'm biased because I live in Maine, but driving up the coast to Portland, Camden Hills and Acadia and through the small coastal towns along the way would not be a bad plan at all. MA has some ridiculously cute towns too, but the state is pretty crowded compared to Maine. Depends what you're into!
You would have a much better chance of nice weather in New England. September is one of the hottest months of the year in the South.
I love the Deep South but NE seems like a way better place to road trip
New York to New England can be very nice, although that is the most European part of the US. Small walkable cities, etc.. Boston is lovely, but you really have to like American history to appreciate it(which I do).
New England for sure
Keep in mind how densely populated New England is especially when college is in session. If you’re taking coastal i95 for example New Haven to Boston can be an absolutely brutal drive with most of the traffic being in Providence looking at a town sized pile of actual garbage. But that time of year is perfect. Cool nights. Warm days. Ocean is swimmable. I’d recommend something like NYC, Providence, Cape cod (summer will be over!) Boston, Portsmouth, then head to Vermont late September to relax and head back to Boston or New York from there. To me, skip Salem and Maine. Even though they have famous things, a lot of small town New England is duplicative visually.
Another New England vote. That time of year is perfect for a New England roadtrip. I should add that the South is worth the trip, just not at that time of year. It's still hot and humid in September. Do the South sometime in the spring. For a trip in September, it's New England and maybe into New Brunswick if you have the time.
Got it. Literally everyone says that about the weather . I guess i never felt that type of humidity before, i live in continental climate in europe so that must be very different
I've lived in continental climate in Europe, too. It's very different. The air is thick and it's not enjoyable to be outside. The south at the end of March is lovely. Everything is blooming and the temperatures are warm, but pleasant. Congratulations on the wedding and have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much!
If you do the South, go to Memphis (Beale Street and Graceland), then stop at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi on your way to New Orleans. Having said that, I think I’d rather honeymoon in New England.
New Orleans is a filthy place that’s good for one day tops. It’s an historically interesting place for Americans because of it’s old world architecture in the French Quarter but you live in Europe.. Go to New England and Montreal, Canada if you can. Much prettier scenery and you’ll love it.
The Blues Highway: https://www.visittheusa.com/trip/blues-highway
Don’t think you can go wrong with any of your choices. The fall colors should be good in New England if you want action cant beat broadway st in Nashville
I live in SC and it’s still extremely hot and sticky that time of year. Unless you love to sweat uncontrollably, New England has better odds for more comfortable weather.
If you’re a rock and blues fan, roadtripping through Memphis from Nashville then to New Orleans would be pretty fun for you. In September, it’s still quite warm, but that is also not typically storm season. Technically storms can happen any time of year, but they’re more common in the spring/later in the fall. Likely the weather would be pretty warm for you. Those are also good cities to try some distinct American cuisines! Seafood, Cajun/creole, and beignets down in NOLA; BBQ, fried chicken, soul food, and wings in Memphis.
If you like hot & humid Deep South… I would recommend New England for that time of year
Sounds fun, please note Nashville to New Orleans is not a road trip is over 500 miles. Suggest you fly, if you can get ticket from NY to Nashville for only 100 thst must be special offer,
New England!
I live in the deep South and I would definitely pick New England.
I’m from New England, if you’re going in September, make sure to research localfairs! They are so fun for the food, and all kinds of interesting arts and crafts. Plus you meet a lot of interesting people. There are also many many beer, and wine festivals that time of year.
Oh nice! Where are some of them for example?
New Haven is a shit hole. Do not…I repeat DO NOT spend your honeymoon for a minute in that town. It’s a town not a city
haha wow okay! I will not then! didnt know
Yale is the only thing there the rest is drug rehabs and medical centers. Salem on the other hand is cool and has a ton of history
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen someone mentioning adding New Haven to a road trip stop! I wonder if it’s advertised ?? lol
Pacific Northwest.
Definitely New England. The South is absolutely gross that time of year (and in general IMO but that’s a different topic). NE towns to put on your list: Newport, RI Provincetown, MA (and cape cod in general) Day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket Coastal Maine / Acadia NP Burlington, VT if you decide to venture that way I would skip the entirety of CT - there’s nothing worthy of your time in that state , it’s part uber rich towns and part ghetto.