Lonely Planet Road Trip New England

Enjoy the scenery! Whether you want to explore rugged coastline, rolling farmland, majestic mountains or miles of sand dunes, New England offers loads of options for a quick getaway. Our handy guide follows seven popular drives, including Massachusetts’ pristine Cape Cod seashore and graceful Berkshire Mountains, Vermont’s pastoral Route 100, Maine’s dramatic Route 1 and New Hampshire’s leafy Kancamagus Highway. • BE INSPIRED – view stunning fall foliage, stand atop windswept cliffs and stroll through tiny 19th-century villages • GET CULTURED – enjoy exceptional music festivals, discover renowned regional museums and catch Hollywood stars in summerstock theater • CHOW DOWN – sample local specialties, from clam ‘chowdah’ and Maine’s famous lobster to sharp Vermont cheddar and sweet maple syrup • PLAY ALL YEAR LONG – the best spots for spring hiking, summer sailing, autumn apple-picking and winter skiing • SLEEP TIGHT – accommodations with character, including colonial inns, converted farmhouses, rustic ski lodges and pine-forested campgrounds