From historic villages to cutting-edge galleries, verdant mountains to granite shores, clam shacks to covered bridges, New England’s scenic and cultural treasures are unparalleled. Lonely Planet is your passport to New England, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Leaf-peep along Rte 100 in Vermont for stunning fall color, walk the Freedom Trail in Boston for tales of liberty, and hike for miles in Acadia National Park; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Gregor Clark describes why he loves New England. "My fondness for New England is deeply rooted in childhood memories - skating on frozen Connecticut ponds and seeing my first shooting star in Vermont's Green Mountains. Decades later, New England's natural beauty still moves me: fireflies on a June evening; Aquinnah and Acadia's cliff-fringed beaches; the brilliance of maples, birches and cranberry bogs in fall; fresh snow clinging to February branches, and the sudden explosion of greenery after each long winter. I also love New England's cultural vibrancy, its art scene, historical treasures, organic farms, dynamic cities, progressive politics and Red Sox games at Fenway Park."
New England TOP 10
1. Fall Foliage
2. Freedom Trail
3. Acadia National Park
4. Festivals in the Berkshires
5. White Mountains
6. Lobster Trap
7. Mansions of Newport
8. Beachy Keen
9. Lakeside Living
10. Sailing Penobscot Bay
Inside Lonely Planet’s New England Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - New England today, history, New England literature, universities & colleges, food, drink, art, Native American culture
Coverage includes: Boston & Around, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Central Massachusetts, the Berkshires, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and more
Writers: Benedict Walker, Isabel Albiston, Amy C Balfour, Robert Balkovich, Gregor Clark, Adam Karlin, Brian Kluepfel, Regis St Louis, Mara Vorhees
Get to the heart of New England and begin your journey now!