New England

Overview

The New England states are celebrated for their charming villages, scenic landscapes, covered bridges, and stunning autumn foliage.

Vermont's Stowe, with its weathered barns, white-spired churches, and iconic covered bridge, captures the quintessential New England aesthetic. The Trapp Family Lodge, made famous by "The Sound of Music," is located here. Burlington, nestled on Lake Champlain's shores, boasts a lively downtown, great restaurants, and a vibrant arts and culture scene.

In New Hampshire, the rugged White Mountains offer breathtaking views, whether you're driving through picturesque valleys or hiking. You can also reach the summit of Mt. Washington via a cog railway for a panoramic vista. Portsmouth, an oceanfront city, preserves its historic buildings, and Lake Winnipesaukee allows exploration of charming villages by boat or car.

Maine is renowned for its lobster, lighthouses, and picturesque coastlines. The scenic Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park offers a 27-mile drive with stunning vistas. Bar Harbor, a summer destination for the Bush family and New England's elite, is delightful. Old Orchard Beach boasts one of the last remaining oceanfront amusement parks in the United States, offering old-fashioned fun.

Rhode Island is home to Newport, known as the "sailing capital of the world." Visit The Breakers, a lavish 70-room mansion built by Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1895, or enjoy a serene walk along the six-kilometer Cliff Walk with panoramic ocean views. Providence, the capital, is renowned for its thriving arts community and renowned restaurant scene, making it a popular and quirky city in America.