Towns

Stacker's verdict is a bit surprising, and here's why.

Some of these places are rural communities where folks seek peace and seclusion, while others are packed beach towns where you'd expect to find younger crowds.

What are your thoughts?

Massachusetts really does have some of the most unique town names of any state. Some town names are so unique that plenty of residents don't know how to pronounce them. There are several towns in the Bay State that begin with the four directions: North, East, West, and South. There are even 19 towns throughout the Bay State that end in 'ham'. But throughout all the crazy, unique, and bizarre town names in Massachusetts, there are even some that just don't sound like they are towns that should exist in the Bay State whatsoever!

Mainers sure are passionate about their towns, and understandably so. Here's which ones are the best statewide, according to locals.

All 20 of these Maine towns have fewer that 120 people.

Some towns make you think folks should have thought of another name, because they just don't seem right for New Hampshire.

Some of these places make sense. Others...not so much.

A list of the 50 best beach towns in America includes one in Maine, despite the fact it's home to only one small beach.

Real estate data shows that a small western Maine town of less than 3,000 people was the most in-demand place for homes in the state for 2023.

LoveExploring recently shared the prettiest American towns to visit in the winter, four of which are in the Granite State.

When you look at the names of our towns in Maine, some of them will leave you asking, "Who in the world came up with that?"

Time to look at New Hampshire through the eyes of a newcomer! What do we do differently that people from elsewhere think is weird? The answer is...A LOT OF THINGS.

Cheapism, a digital blog, published a list of the most overlooked towns in each state. Do you agree with their selection for New Hampshire?

A website called TravelAwaits recently published this list of '11 Adorable New England Towns You'll Want to Visit in 2023', two of which are in the Granite State.

Homebuyers have been and continue to be frustrated by the current market. Home values, interest rates, and inflation are still on the high end, but before you throw in the towel, you may want to consider one of these New England towns.