Explore With Shannon

Finding unexpected places worth a detour

Find something interesting.

Weird places, cozy stops & hidden history — wherever I find them.

Explore places

Explore by category

Browse by the type of place that sounds most interesting to you.

A giant roadside chair standing on a lawn beside a country road

Weird Places

Unusual attractions, strange roadside stops, odd museums, and places that make you wonder how they even exist.

A warm wood-lined cafe with bentwood chairs and shelves of books

Cozy Stops

Coffee shops, bakeries, charming local businesses, and places that are worth slowing down for.

A yellow colonial farmhouse behind bare winter trees

Hidden History

Historic sites, local stories, old buildings, forgotten events, and places where the past is still part of the experience.

A lit independent bookshop window stacked with books at dusk

Bookish Places

Independent bookstores, literary stops, libraries, and places made for people who love books.

A cafe counter with pastries, coffee equipment and warm pendant lights

Food & Drink

Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, unique food experiences, and memorable places to grab something to eat or drink.

A white lighthouse on a rocky headland above the sea

Things to Do

Museums, classes, attractions, tours, seasonal activities, and experiences worth adding to your plans.

Starting in New England

Bigger than one region.

I started by exploring New England, but the goal is bigger than one region. I’m drawn to places with a story: unusual attractions, historic sites, quirky roadside stops, local businesses, and experiences that make a trip feel memorable.

A river running through New England woods in autumn colour

From the road

Places I have personally visited.

On this site, you’ll find places I’ve personally visited, curated guides, and ideas for your next day trip, weekend away, or unexpected detour.

Rubber ducks racing down a stream, captioned a wacky Labor Day tradition
Visitors and an ox cart at a Shaker village garden, captioned the Shakers were radical
A hand holding a red apple in an orchard, captioned a perfect fall afternoon
A neon Paint Bar sign above rows of paint bottles, captioned new art cafe
Shannon, smiling, photographed against a weathered shingle wall

Places with a story

I am always looking for places with a story.

Explore With Shannon is about finding something interesting wherever I go. From weird places and hidden history to cozy stops, bookstores, food, and memorable things to do I am always looking for places with a story.

A small-town main street lit up in the evening

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I work with destinations, tourism organizations, attractions, museums, hotels, restaurants, local businesses, and brands to create engaging short form content that feels natural, story driven, and made for social media.

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