Best of New England
By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com Guide to New England Travel
Here's your guide to attractions and sightseeing highlights in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, plus neighboring New York, along with information on events and happenings in the region.
Visit Connecticut
Casinos, historic sights, cultural attractions and more await visitors to Connecticut. These resources will help you to see some of Connecticut's highlights.
- Foxwoods: A Complete Guide to the World's Largest Casino
- Mohegan Sun Casino: A Complete Guide
- Lake Compounce: America's Oldest Theme Park
- Mystic Seaport: A Virtual Photo Tour
- Infinity Hall: Connecticut's Newest and Oldest Entertainment Venue
- Connecticut's Biggest Beach
Visit Maine
Plan your Maine vacation with these resources that will help you enjoy some of the state's enticements, from lighthouses and lobsters to L.L. Bean. Moose, too!
- The White Barn Inn: New England's Finest Dining Experience
- Maine Lighthouses
- The Best Place to Buy Live Maine Lobster
- A Maine Lobster Boat Adventure
- Go West for Maine's Best Fall Foliage
- Height of Land is One of Maine's Most Picturesque Spots
- L.L. Bean: A 90-Year-Old That Never Sleeps
- Maine Moose Safari
- The Sweetest Moose in Maine
- 'Tis a Gift to be Simple: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
- A Ramble in Reid State Park
- Old Orchard Beach Guide
Visit Massachusetts
Here are some tips on what to see and do in Massachusetts.
- How To See Massachusetts in Five Days
- Boston Travel Guide
- Cape Cod Travel Guide
- 10 Must-See Sights in Boston
- The 10 Most Memorable Things To Do on the Massachusetts North Shore
- Six Flags New England: New England's Premier Amusement Park
- Visit Yankee Candle: The Scenter of the Universe
- Spooktacular Salem
- Tomb: Boston Attraction Will Test Your Wits
- Save the Mount: Massachusetts Landmark Needs Your Help
- A Walk Around Walden Pond
- The Pilgrim Monument: It's Not Where You Might Expect It To Be
- Visit the Rock... Plymouth Rock!
- Get in the Game at the Basketball Hall of Fame
- Oh, The Place To Go!
- Hasten to the Higgins Armory Museum
- Your Time Machine Awaits at Old Sturbridge Village
- Massachusetts' Bash Bish Falls is Two Waterfalls for the Price of One
Visit New Hampshire
New Hampshire has it all: lakes, mountains and seashore, plus grand hotels and tax-free shopping. Start here if your travels will take you to the Granite State.
- The Kancamagus Highway: New England's Most Superb Scenic Drive
- America's Stonehenge: A Mystery in the New Hampshire Woods
- Grand Again: Wentworth by the Sea
- Meet the Clydesdales Up Close
- Fly Without Skydiving at New Hampshire's SkyVenture
- Ho Ho Ho! The Place to Go
- Take Your Babies to a Grand
- Motoring Through Moose Alley
- New England's Prettiest Town Green
- Choose Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, for a Classic Family Beach Vacation
- Cathedral of the Pines: A Natural Sanctuary in Rindge, New Hampshire
- A Hideaway for the Truly, Madly, Deeply in Love
Visit Rhode Island
From sandy beaches to ostentatious mansions, Rhode Island is a captivating destination. Plan your Ocean State vacation with these resources.
- How To See Rhode Island in Five Days
- Newport Necessities: A Newport Travel Guide
- Newport's Famous Cliff Walk
- Stay in a Lighthouse
- Rhode Island's Block Island: A World Apart
- Don't Hibernate! Head to Roger Williams Park Zoo
- Mansions Aglow: Christmas at the Newport Mansions
Visit Vermont
Vermont offers attractions and fun things to do for all ages. Here are some resources to inspire your Vermont vacation planning.
- One Drive, Five Covered Bridges
- Watch, Shop & Dine at Simon Pearce
- New England's Most Photographed Farm
- Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tours
- Got Kids? Your Days of Staying at Charming New England Inns Aren't Over
Visit Neighboring New York State
Though not technically part of New England, neighboring New York State is similar in geography and a frequent side trip for New England travelers. Here's your guide to visiting New York State.
- Make a Date with Baseball's Greats: Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame
- The Catskills: Immortal Mountains
- Hudson Valley Mansions Aglow
- The Grape Pie Capital of the World
Eat Lobster
Lobster is New England's signature delicacy. Here's your guide to enjoying lobster while you're visiting New England.
- How To Eat a Lobster : A Visual Step By Step Guide
- The Best Place to Buy Live Maine Lobster
- A Maine Lobster Boat Adventure
- I Scream, You Scream... Why? Lobster Ice Cream!
Go Shopping
Here's your guide to quaint shops, outlet villages, malls, online retailers and other New England shopping destinations.
- New England Outlet Shopping Guide
- Visit the L.L. Bean Flagship Store in Freeport, Maine
- Shop for Maple Syrup Online
- Shop for Vintage Jewelry and Other Antiques in Essex, Massachusetts
- Unique New England Gifts
- Gifts for Loon Lovers
Enjoy the Outdoors
New England is an outdoor lover's paradise. Here are some of New England's best bets for outdoor recreation.
- Embark on a Maine Moose Safari
- Get Outdoors and Enjoy Vermont
- New England Whitewater Rafting
- New England's Top Parks
- New England Beaches
Take Your Camera
Awe-inspiring beauty awaits in New England. Here are some of the region's most photogenic places.
