Raymond Goldfield
Raymond Goldfield is a lifelong New Jersey resident and travel writer who covers the Northeast for Only In Your State, with a particular focus on New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Raised in the Garden State and deeply rooted in its culture, Raymond writes about hidden-gem restaurants, roadside attractions, and regional dining destinations from firsthand, on-the-ground experience. He's the kind of local guide who will always know about the over-the-top buffet — or the divey diner — that makes a detour worth it.
Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Birch Point State Park in Maine
There's an amazing small town near Birch Point State Park in Maine that will turn a trip to this beautiful-but-tiny park into a full-day adventure.
There’s a Willy Wonka-Themed Airbnb in Pennsylvania That’s Basically a Dream Come True
You'll be humming "Pure Imagination" when you step inside this candy-themed Airbnb in Pennsylvania, only a stone's throw from Hersheypark
The Best Kept Summer Secret in Pennsylvania Is This Peaceful Fishing Lake
Looking for an amazing secret lake in Pennsylvania where you can beat the heat and the crowds? You'll find one at Hidden Lake near the NJ border.
Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Watkins Glen State Park in New York
Watkins Glen isn't just a state park, it's a charming small town near Watkins Glen State Park that's worth a visit for any New Yorker.
Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Raymond B. Winter State Park
Straight out of a fairytale, Mifflinburg is a unique small town near Raymond B. Winter State Park in Pennsylvania that you'll never forget.
