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It's Apple Harvest Time in New England
Plan to pick your own apples during your New England autumn escape, then cook some of these wonderful apple recipes from New England inns. Here's your guide to pick-your-own apple orchards in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and New York.

Spend a Day in Shelburne Falls
The Bridge of Flowers draws 15,000 visitors to the village of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, each year, but the sleepy, riverside locale offers more attractions, shops, and Victorian architecture, making it a perfect New England day trip destination.

Spooktacular Salem
There's no American place spookier than Salem, Massachusetts, and October is a bewitching time for a visit. Here's your complete guide to Haunted Happenings and other attractions, accommodations and dining in the land of the Witch Trials.

I Scream, You Scream...
Lobster ice cream is found only at Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium in Bar Harbor, Maine. Go ahead and try it. The worst lobster ice cream can do is make you scream.

Walk the Line
A walk along The Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston and to see the city's historic landmarks. Here's a guide to The Freedom Trail for Boston Visitors, plus a virtual photo tour of the stops along the route.

Whole Lotta Shuckin' Going On
For old New England atmosphere and Yankee cooking, head to the Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The famous restaurant, a favorite of Daniel Webster and John F. Kennedy, is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States.

York Harbor Inn
The York Harbor Inn in Maine boats all of the warmth and individuality of a small B&B with the amenities of a much larger hotel.

Flea Markets in New England
Flea markets are a New England summer staple. Don't leave finding a bargain to chance. Here is your guide to regularly operating flea markets in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

New Haven's Best Kept Se-Crypt
If you love history and things that are just a bit spooky, be sure to visit the Center Church Crypt in New Haven, Connecticut, where you can see the Colonial gravesites and historic headstones of some of the city's earliest settlers, preserved beneath the church since the 1800s.

New England's Top Parks
New England's National Parks draw millions of visitors to the region each year. Which are most popular? Here's a top ten list.

Six Flags Raises Flag On New England
There's a new theme park company in town. Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. has added the former Riverside Amusement Park in Agawam, Massachusetts, to its flock of 28 amusement parks. Here's your guide to the new Six Flags New England.

Down by the Old Cider Mill
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill in Old Mystic, Connecticut, is the only remaining steam-powered cider mill in the United States and the country's longest continuous producer of hard cider. Visit the mill on your way to or from Foxwoods or as a day trip destination all its own from July through December.

A Spa by the Sea
Head to The Cliff House Resort & Spa in Ogunquit, Maine, for a room and a massage with a view. New England's only ocean-view spa has the perfect setting for pampering.

Cape Cod Choo Choo
It's old-fashioned Cape Cod fun aboard the Cape Cod Central Railraod, which offers scenic excursions, as well as dinner and luncheon trains. Enjoy a meal, join the sing-along, or simply watch the cranberry bogs go by on a trip from Hyannis Depot.

A Mystery in the New Hampshire Woods...
You've probably heard of Stonehenge in England, but did you know that America has its own Stone Henge in Salem, New Hampshire? Come along on a virtual photo tour of this attraction's cave-like dwellings, astronomically aligned rock formations, sacrificial stone, and other mysterious structures left behind by an unknown people.

The Family That Camps Together...
Who says kids should be the only ones who get to go away to summer camp? Point Sebago Resort in Casco, Maine, on Sebago Lake, is a 775-acre family playgrounds with organized activities for tots, teens, and adults including golf, tennis, crafts, games, boating, dances, more.

The Great Pumpkin
Plan your invigorating pumpkin picking outing, then cook up these great New England pumpkin recipes. Here's your guide to pick-your-own pumpkin patches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and New York State.

Keep Cool in Caves and Waves
New Hampshire is home to cool caves and 700,000 gallons of waves. Visit Water Country, Polar Caves, Lost River Gorge and other cool New Hampshire attractions when New England gets hot in the summertime.

Hoopla!
The new Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was unveiled in Springfield, Massachusetts, in September 2002. Basketball fans will want to visit this exciting attraction featuring basketball memorabilia and interactive games and skills challenges. Get a preview with this virtual tour and learn what you need to know to plan a visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Opening Night Glitters and Jitters
The Mohegan Sun Hotel opened for operation on April 23, 2002. Come along on a virtual photo tour as the casino's first on-site lodging establishment is unveiled.

It's Easy Being Green...
Green Animals in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is unique among the Newport Mansions, noted for its topiary garden filled with whimsical animals shaped from privet and yew trees. Come along on a virtual photo tour and learn how you can visit this historic estate and its magical gardens.

New England Wineries Guide
Complete guide to sampling the wines of New England by touring vineyards and tasting wines made in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

A 90-Year-Old That Never Naps
The L.L. Bean retail store in Freeport, Maine, welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors each year. Learn about visiting this legendary retailer and about special events planned to mark the 90th anniversary of L.L. Bean's mail order business in 2002.

Take Dad Out to the Ball Game
Here's a guide to New England's major and minor league baseball teams that will help you to plan a special outing for your father or any special man or baseball fan in your life.

Visit the Rock...
It's the most visited rock in New England - Plymouth Rock! Here's your guide to the Plymouth, Massachusetts, landmark where legend has it the Pilgrims landed. Pilgrim Memorial State Park, home of Plymouth Rock, is visited by nearly a million people each year.

 
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