50 States. 11 Hall of Fames. One Map.

Before casinos went everywhere, Foxwoods was Vegas East. I made numerous trips there with my father and his aunts — the gambling, shows, hotel, and food were all top-notch.

I was born in Maine and most of my relatives still live there, so I visit annually. It's the Vacationland state and there's always something new to explore. The drive up the coast on Route 1 — or even 95 — is stunning during foliage. As the saying goes, there are more trees than people in Maine, and that's how we like it.

Die-hard Boston sports fan — always will be, and we've been spoiled. But my real observation is that the North Shore coastal towns, like Salisbury where I grew up, take a back seat to Cape Cod in the tourist mindset. And that's just fine for the people who live there.

Live Free or Die isn't just a motto — you don't even need a helmet on a motorcycle, which I think is insane, but that's how people roll in New Hampshire. I grew up going to Hampton Beach, which is a really nice beach by New England standards, and the Ashworth by the Sea hotel is a gem right across from the sand.

I've driven through Rhode Island a lot over the years — it's a quick drive. My college roommate spent his summers on Block Island, and I visited him there. It was nice to see how the other half lives!

Ben & Jerry's, maple syrup, and Bernie — that's the Vermont brand. I spent time visiting friends in college there. The culture is born from the outdoors and traditions. People are pretty self-reliant up there.

New Jersey — what exit are you from? Friends from college and beyond call it home, and the Jersey Shore gets busy and fun in the summer.

Pizza, wings, and New York sports teams — two of the three are great! It's an amazing destination with everything NYC offers, and upstate reminds me of New England with so much to explore. A decent drive, train, or plane ride makes it very accessible.

My first trip outside of New England as a child was to Hershey Park — a fun time. Each city and town in PA has a distinct character.

Not the most remarkable state, but no sales tax — like New Hampshire — was very nice while shopping at the outlets!

Camden Yards is a great ballpark to see a game, and historically tickets have been cheap to see your home team play there. Crab cakes are a science — different styles but they all taste good. And Annapolis is a beautiful city with a lot of charm, home to our Naval Academy and full of history.

You could spend a lot of time visiting historic sites here, and it's a short hop to DC for even more.

The Greenbrier is the gem here — a place to watch pro golf, cool off in the summer, and soak in a lot of history. A truly iconic mountain retreat.

A lot of West Coasters have relocated to North Carolina for the great weather, jobs in the Research Triangle, and the proximity of both the Outer Banks beaches and the mountains.

Charleston is beautiful. I tried to improve my golf game with a week of lessons at Myrtle Beach. And Hilton Head is a gem.

Been to the Atlanta airport a lot — it's a major hub and well run. Atlanta is a bustling, busting-out city with a great social scene, and the Underground is cool. Savannah was a pleasant surprise with a lot of history and southern charm.

So many great places to vacation in Florida. It's a big retirement spot for New Englanders, and for good reason. I'd say Clearwater Beach and St. Augustine are underrated.

Not a big tourist destination, but people are discovering it. The Gulf Shores are worth a stop along your travels.

Biloxi is a decent base camp for discovering Mississippi. The casinos have improved the infrastructure there and are nice to stay at whether or not you gamble.

Nashville is a place I enjoyed and a place I want to return. I didn't really have time to enjoy the music scene there, and I want more.

Bourbon isn't my thing, but Kentucky traditions run deep. The Derby experience is worth the expense and the crowds.

Nawlins always delivers — the food, the fun, and the beignets! Hit Frenchmen Street. You'll see a musician playing in a band in one bar, then he'll show up at another with a different group. They love to just jam there!

Cleveland is worth the visit, right on the lake, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is worthy of the stop.

It provides a good balance of urban and rural adventure, along with a great college town in South Bend.

I lived in Chicago for five years, so I have a lot of observations. The summer festivals stand out, and there's a pub on every corner for those winter nights. Wrigley Field is a required stop for sports fans.

Not to stereotype — I have friends from both Indiana and Michigan — but they're very similar in their urban and rural allure. Mackinac Island is a blast from the past.

Spent some time in Wisconsin when I lived in Chicago. A lot of very cool places to visit in the summer. The Dells are a short trip, and Madison is a fun college town with a lot of food and activity choices.

Reminds me of Maine where I spent a lot of time. The Vikings games always start late so people can hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

Pork chops and fresh fruit and vegetables — doesn't get any better.

They take their BBQ and football seriously there, and I respect that. I've passed through the Ozarks in my RV, but it's on the list — albeit a long list — to return to.

Coming down from the Trans-Canada Highway in my RV, I really enjoyed the national parks. Badlands was very good, and Theodore Roosevelt surprised me — hundreds of prairie dogs popping up, not to mention a bison traffic jam!

In my twenties, I went to a powwow with a friend. It was before I started really traveling, and the festival culture really surprised me. I really enjoyed it.

Lots of farms, corn silos, and open road on I-80, with friendly towns along the way.

The other Kansas City! Monument Rocks was a great stop on my cross-country RV trip.

Been to most of the cities in this big state — lots of dually pickups. I've been to the River Walk in San Antonio a few times, and it's a pleasant place to stay and enjoy.

Steaks are great in this part of the country, and Cattlemen's Steakhouse is an institution!

Hot Springs was a gem — the bathtub race was epic!

Glacier National Park was breathtaking. Big Sky Country is no joke. Frontier living at its finest.

Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons were highlights of my RV trip.

Been here several times. Breckenridge is the real deal at 10,000 feet — I bought some O2 at the store to keep up!

Boise is a great city, well laid out with a lot of things to do in the great outdoors.

National parks and powder skiing. Park City is great with the ski lift right downtown.

Several weekend trips from SoCal here. The Grand Canyon is a bucket list location and never gets old.

I timed my trip for the hot air balloon festival, and it did not disappoint.

Vegas always delivers. Multiple trips for shows, food, and gambling. Two days is not enough and four is too much!

Big Sur is a bit underrated. I had a harrowing experience with my RV — missed the sign that said nothing over 30 feet, and I was close to 40. Hugged the hairpin turns and white-knuckled it!

Crater Lake was stunning — the blue water is unreal. They were skiing in slush on Mount Hood in July!

Been there a few times. Watching the salmon run at the Ballard Locks was unique.

Maine on steroids. Everything is larger than life — mountains are massive, rivers are fast and wide. Fly into Anchorage and rent an RV to really connect with nature.

My first trip to Oahu changed my life in 2001. Seeing Pearl Harbor, the Arizona, and watching Tora! Tora! there got me addicted to WWII history.