New England’s hidden gems
Enjoy endless experiences in this characterful, pretty corner of the U.S.
AMERICA is full of hidden gems that are a joy to explore — not least beautiful New England, where history, seaside charm, jaw-dropping scenery and sumptuous seafood fill holidays with endless memorable experiences.
Landing site of the Pilgrims and starting point of the American Revolution, the six states have many highlights, from Vermont’s white clapboard churches and red wooden barns to the canoeable rivers and lakes of New Hampshire, the wild Atlantic coast of Maine and the cute villages and beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Not forgetting adjoining Rhode Island and Connecticut — where Mystic is home to a maritime museum with beautiful sailing ships and a recreated 19th century village. Driving is an easy way to discover each region’s personality at your own pace, and explore romantic shorelines scattered with lighthouses and sweeping, sandy beaches — making a fly-drive or motorhome trip a good option. Trailfinders offers a range of itineraries and its expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do in this scenic region, many with first-hand experience.
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TRAILFINDERS’ 16-day Best of New England touring holiday is the perfect road trip. Follow the Freedom Trail in historic Boston before heading north to the sea-centred paradise of Kennebunkport in Maine, for its restaurants, waterways, gorgeous beaches and pretty lighthouses. Next stop is the stunning White Mountains. Discover scenic gorges with waterfalls and ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway for majestic views. Breathtaking Stowe, a worldclass resort in Vermont’s snowcapped Green Mountains, might bring a visit to the alpine Trapp Family Lodge — founded by the family made famous by The Sound of Music. From stylish Manchester learn about the Salem Witch Trials, while Stockbridge features antique shops, botanical gardens and the Norman Rockwell Museum — as well as Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Seafaring Mystic brings historic tall ships — and Newport, Rhode Island, impresses with its opulent Gilded Age mansions, 18th-century houses and great restaurants. Cape Cod — which curls like a bent arm into the Atlantic — is strewn with quaint romantic lighthouses, glorious beaches and dunes, chowder shacks and whaling captains’ mansions.
Take a ferry to the picturesque island paradise of Martha’s Vineyard. Finally, you could call in on historic Plymouth, where the Pilgrims settled in 1620, before heading back to the brownstone houses, cobbled streets, and eclectic eateries of Boston, perhaps for a whalewatching trip.
In summer, New England is warm and sunny, perfect for exploring the captivating coast. And once autumn arrives, rich golds and crimsons famously take hold in nature. Hand-picked accommodation options range from a cosy lodge overlooking the Green Mountains, to an adorable inn perched on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., or a family friendly resort on the Maine coastline. Whether you have a fly-drive, group tour or a family holiday in mind, let Trailfinders help you map out your New England adventure and pack it with memorable experiences.
The team is on hand 365/24/7 until you’re safely home, and your money is completely financially secure in the Trailfinders trust account. Call Trailfinders on 010 4625 0123 or visit trailfinders.com.