New England Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall
By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com Guide to New England Travel
New England is a region that travelers return to again and again, for not only is it impossible to ever truly exhaust its options for recreation and exploration, the changing kaleidoscope of its four distinct seasons paints each New England destination in wonderfully different hues throughout the year.
4th of July in New England
New England is the perfect destination for old-fashioned, patriotic 4th of July festivities, or inject a taste of New England into your Independence Day holiday no matter where you celebrate.
- Boston Harborfest: America's Largest Patriotic Celebration
- See Fireworks at America's Oldest Theme Park
- Diana Krall in Concert at Tanglewood on July 4
- Celebrate the 4th and Champlain's 400th in Vermont
- WaterFire and Fireworks in Providence
- Hartford Riverfest: Celebrate the 4th on the 11th
- Last-Minute Deals for the 4th of July
- July 4 is Clydesdale Camera Day
- Walk the Freedom Trail
- Hot on the 4th? Go Tubing on the Farmington
- How to Grill Lobsters: Something Red for Your 4th of July BBQ!
- Something Blue: Blueberry Recipes from New England
- Make Boston Baked Beans for Your 4th of July BBQ
Summer in New England
Summer's warmth draws visitors to New England's seashores and lakeshores, offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, music under the stars, lobster bakes, antiquing, exploring and experiencing the rich history around every bend.
- Top 10 New Things to See and Do in New England This Summer
- New England Summer Festivals A-Z
- Find Your Summer Home Away from Home
- New England Beaches
- Tanglewood: The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Summer Home
- Six Flags New England Guide
- New England Beer Festivals: Celebrate Craft Brewing's Resurgence
- Keep Cool in Caves and Waves
- A Maine Lobster Boat Adventure
- Summer Unlimited: Waterville Valley Offers Ready-Made Family Vacations
- When is Labor Day? The Unofficial End of Summer in New England
Fall in New England
Autumn's lovely colors arrive each year as if by magic, creating the perfect, lush backdrop for photographing covered bridges and majestic churches, for picking apples and picnicking, for hiking and biking and scenic driving, and for sipping hot mulled cider at the end of the day.
- New England Foliage Central
- Fall Foliage Travel Planner
- Fall Weekend Events Guide
- Fall Day Trips
- Family Fun in the Fall
- Fall Recipes
- How To See New England Fall Foliage at Its Peak
- Check the Latest New England Fall Foliage Reports
- New England Fall Foliage Picture Gallery
- Outside My Window: Watch the Leaves Change with Me
- It's Apple Harvest Time in New England
- Get Lost in a Corn Maze
- The Great Pumpkin: A Guide to New England's Pumpkin Patches
- Cyber-Leaf Peeping: Watch The Leaves Turn with These New England Web Cams
Winter in New England
Winter brings softly falling snow, cozy fires crackling, the cold whip that stings your face as you fly down a ski slope, romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides, hot cocoa and off-season bargains along the shoreline.
- Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Winter in New England
- No Place Like... New England for the Holidays
- Bed & Burn: 10 New England Inns with a Fireplace in Every Room
- 10 Places Where You're Most Likely to Celebrate a White Christmas in New England
- A Girls' Escape to the Quiet Cape
- 10 Places to Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski in Vermont
- Photos of Winter in New England
Spring in New England
Spring awakes, and maple trees are tapped for flowing sap, wildflowers bloom and the landscape greens before your eyes.
- 10 Fabulous Flower Festivals in New England and New York State
- A Sure Sign of Spring: Shad Season in Connecticut
- A New Hampshire Waterfall Tour
- Photo Gallery: Nantucket in the Spring
- Blooms! Replaces New England Spring Flower Show for 2009
- Shop for Maple Syrup Online
- How Sweet It Is... to be Scrubbed in Maple Sugar
- All About Maple Sugaring in New England
Foul Weather Fun
Looking for something to do on a rainy or blustery day in New England? Consider one of these all-weather attractions.
