Cities

Boston is the perfect place to go if you want a big, classic American city. Boston is both a historic city and a modern metropolis. Museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and the Boston Children’s Museum all make it worth a visit. You can shop at Faneuil Hall, visit the New England Aquarium, take a tour of the Duck Boats, and watch a game at Fenway Park.

Boston at night

Portland, Maine, is a great place to visit if you are looking for a port town on the coast. The iconic lighthouse, incredible restaurants, and amazing views are all worth a visit.

Burlington

Burlington, Vermont, is located in the northwest corner of New England. Vermont is the ideal state to leaf-peep in the fall season. Burlington is well-known for its many Church Street restaurants and its stunning view of Lake Champlain.

Newport

Newport, Rhode Island, is the ideal destination if you love to look at extravagant homes. The old mansions that line Bellevue Avenue are the main draw. Walking the Cliff Walk is a great way to see Newport.

Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut, is the next stop on your journey south. You can either visit the Mark Twain House or the Wadsworth Atheneum. For all ages, the Connecticut Science Center is a must-see.

Mountains

There are too many trails in New England to count. The White Mountains in New Hampshire offer many hiking opportunities for beginners and experienced hikers. Mt. Washington, the highest point in New England, is also a popular spot. It’s known for its unpredictable weather patterns, like snow in the mid-summer. The Lincoln and North Conway areas are popular skiing destinations.

Hiking the Franconia Ridge Loop

Baxter State Park and Acadia National Park are two of the most popular parks in Maine. Acadia National Park is on the Maine coast. Hiking early in the morning, Cadillac Mountain can provide the best sunrise view. Baxter State Park includes Mt. Katahdin is well-known for its Knife’s Edge Trail, which allows hikers to cross a narrow ridge to reach the peak.

Vermont is the home of the Green Mountain National Forest. Mt. In Stowe and nearby towns, snowboarding and skiing are very popular.

Sports

New England is well-known for its passion for sports. An American football game can be seen at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (Massachusetts), where you can root for the Patriots and Tom Brady. You can also head to Boston to root for the Bruins (ice hockey), or the Celtics (basketball), at the TD Garden. Fenway Park is also home to the Red Sox (baseball). You can also catch a local game at Centennial Field, Vermont’s Lake Monsters.

Seasons

New England has a variety of seasons and weather. You can find summers with temperatures up to 100°F/37°C and winters as low as -40°C (Fahrenheit/Celsius). These extremes are rare, however.

Acadia National Park

New England winters are filled with snow. Get into your ski boots to head up the mountains, or grab a tube to go sledding down the local hill. Winter is a great time to enjoy outdoor ice skating, snowshoeing, or gathering around the fire. Be excited to get some snow if you visit New England in winter.

The most well-known season in New England is fall. The changing colors of the leaves transform New England into a vibrant orange, yellow, and red landscape between September and November. New England is home to many leaf-peepers each year who come to enjoy the natural beauty of fall. What is New England’s fall complete without apple picking and cider?

Spring is when “April showers bring May blooms” comes to fruition. New England becomes very wet as the snow melts and soaks into the ground. The tree’s blossoming is a stunning sight.

Summer in New England can be a wonderful time. Ogunquit, Hampton Beach, and Cape Cod are just a few of the beaches that line the coast. If you are willing to wake up early, stunning sunsets from the Atlantic Ocean’s western side can be seen.

5 Covered Bridges

It is not known why so many bridges look like this. Some believe it was to prevent beams from rotting, while others claim they were designed to resemble barns to help animals cross the bridges. Covered bridges can be found throughout New England. It’s like traveling back in time by walking through them. These can be found on roads, trails, and bicycle paths.

Slang

The slang can change depending on where you are in New England. A “creemee” is a Vermont soft-serve ice cream. A shopping cart is often called a “carriage” in Massachusetts. Roundabouts are sometimes called “rotaries”; someone can call it “banging a U-ey” when they do a U-turn. “Wicked,” which is a synonym for “very,” and the word “jimmies,” which means “sprinkles,” are both synonymous. It is not remote control but a clicker. Dunkin Donuts coffee is a favorite in New England, so it’s not surprising that towns near Boston call it “Dunks” while the rest of New England refers to it as “Dunkin’s.”

Historical Notes

New England, one of America’s first settlements, is rich in history. Salem, Massachusetts, is famous for its Salem Witch Trials in 1690. Newburyport is further north, once a port town, but now has many charms. Charleston, New Hampshire, was the British’s northernmost fort. Nearly every New England town has a unique past that the locals love to tell.

Food

The Vermont creemee has been mentioned, but many other staples of New England cuisine exist. Every day starts with a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. Drive-thru lines can snake around the building, which is not unusual. Iced coffee is enjoyed all year, and munchkins are a must. Vermont is also well-known for its maple syrup. There has been a long rivalry between New York City and Canada over who can make the best maple syrup. Lobster is a Maine staple. Lobster is a staple of Maine, even though it can be found along the New England coast. If you’re traveling south to Massachusetts, you must try the clam soup (or, as Bostonians call it, “clam chowdah”). Fresh haddock and roast beef sandwiches are other staples you should try (they will be unlike any other roast beef sandwich).