Travel overview of New England – by Louise
New England — the birthplace of America — is filled with rich history, cultural attractions, fascinating cities, scenic villages and outdoor adventures at every turn.
Discover white sand beaches, lighthouses, brilliant fall foliage, expansive lakes, panoramic mountain views and dockside restaurants with delicious seafood chowder, lobster and blueberry pie.
In New England you’ll find a wealth of diverse travel experiences with easy access from major airports in Boston, Hartford, Providence, Montreal and New York.
The natural beauty, culture and history of New England attract and delight visitors from around the world. The six states that compose the region :: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont :: have distinct characters but they all host visitors in all seasons of the year. Fall is for viewing the colorful foliage; winter brings all manner of snow sports; spring is the time for urban fun, museums and cultural attractions; and summer is for getting outdoors in the mountains, meadows and beaches.
The months of April and May can be New England’s best-kept secret. In southern Vermont you will find off-season rates in many historic inns but as noted local Robert Frost once so eloquently put it, “Nature’s first Green is Gold.” The area is bursting with daffodils, tulips and lilacs and the temperatures are mild with cool nights, just perfect.
In its small area New England packs a lot of natural beauty. Highlights would include pastoral villages with white-steepled churches throughout rural New England; sandy beaches and moorlands along the southern coastal area of Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and adjacent islands; the more rugged rocky coast and cliffs of Maine; the nearly alpine scenery of Vermont, northern New Hampshire, and western Maine; and dense forests everywhere.
Discover why visitors travel back to New England again and again…