Fun Places to Visit in New England

Four days a month we head off in the van to go to destination unknown. We always tend to keep our road trips in the New England area though. From New Hampshire to Vermont and even New York, we just drive along random routes, avoiding highways when we can, and simply enjoy all that the New England area has to offer. As a New England Travel Blog we enjoy sharing our experiences along the roadways in New England. We bring you places to eat, places to relax and places to simply enjoy the natural beauty.

Kancamagus Highway

This 34-mile drive is one of the most impressive panoramic of the New England. There are no amenities and an even cellphone signal, but the attractive flock of trees along the highway is highly rewarding. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the place annually.

You will be fascinated as the thick pedestals of leafy short-lived trees transform from summer green into vivid shades of autumn. These fugacious plants are blended with the lively green leaves of coniferous trees, making the highway as one of the most spectacular and admired destination.

The Kancamagus Highway is absolutely accessible enticing all passersby and adventurers to relish the place. You will also experience the uphill zigzag road, which is almost 3,000 feet above sea level just to reach the crest of Mount Kancamagus.

The Casco Bay Islands

Another great place to visit in the New England is the Casco Bay Islands, which is a union of islands that spreads from South Portland through Machias Bay. Experience the captivating beaches of Peaks Island with restaurants and a group of artists’ posts nearby. You can reach this place by taking 20 minutes travel from Portland.

You can also wander to the soiled roadways of Cliff Island, and explore the view of Fort McKinley on Great Diamond Island that now offers a dazzling compilation of majestic residences. You can even choose to spend the night at Chebeague Island and try the golfing adventure early the next day. There are many islands in the bay, and the Casco Bay Lines use a ferry in touring every group of visitors.

The Cog Railway

One of the most exhilarating trips is to reach the peak of Mount Washington, the highest summit in the New England. You will reach the area through Cog Railway train, which is the very first mountain-climbing transit in the world.

Mystic Seaport

This is an existing museum of the New England featuring a seafaring lifestyle. The seaport highlights three prime tourist spots. These are the functional conservation shipyard, exhibit galleries and an amusement area in the 19th-century coastal village. You will reach the tourist destination aboard a wooden boat.

Newburyport/Plum Island

The street is covered with tiny and round stones. The shopping stores and restaurants that are made of bricks summon tourists to visit the place. You may sit on a bench near the waterfront wooden walkway and watch the busy Merrimack River.

The Newburyport/Plum Island is 50 minutes away from the north of Boston. It became famous and considered as one wonder of the New England from being a ship-building center, which is a valued part of history that has a significant connection to the past.

Stowe

Your expedition to the New England’s tourist spots is not complete without visiting the ancient shrouded bridge. This is experienced by passing across the Stowe Hollow Bridge that extends the Gold Brook located in the main town. The perfect time to visit this north-central Vermont village is on summer days because you will be able to witness the colorful flowers that flourished around the area. There are over 40 restaurants and shopping centers nearby.