Connecticut
Housatonic Meadows State Park is famous for its 2-mile-long stretch of water set aside exclusively for fly-fishing. Its campground has 97 campsites on the…
Must-see attractions in New England
Connecticut
Kids love this hands-on outdoor free-for-all cared for by the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, with all manner of steam-powered locomotives,…
Rhode Island
This small, calm beach adjacent to the Flying Horses Carousel has lovely change facilities and is suited to families with small children.
Nantucket
Right in town, Children's Beach is heaven for young kids, with gentle water, a fun playground and picnic facilities. It's along S Beach St at the north…
Rhode Island
This large museum tells the stories of the settlers, mostly French Canadians, who came to Rhode Island's mill towns in the 19th and 20th centuries in…
South Shore
A half-mile east of Town Brook, this is one of the few remaining 17th-century structures in Plymouth. Furnished with early-American artifacts, it's open…
New Hampshire
Wolfeboro is an appropriate place for this boat museum. Nautical types will appreciate the collection of vintage watercraft, motors, photographs and other…
New Hampshire
At the west end of Main St, and with an enrollment of more than 3800 students, this small liberal arts school injects the old-fashioned downtown with a…
Cape Cod
Surf Drive Beach, on Surf Dr within walking distance of Main St, has full facilities and a straight-on view of Martha's Vineyard. Parking costs $15 in…
Cape Cod
The light, the beaches and the sights of the Cape act as an artist's muse – you can see some of the inspired works of local artists at this classy gallery.
New Hampshire
One of the four harmonious Georgian buildings that make up Dartmouth Row, just east of the Dartmouth College Green.
Martha's Vineyard
It's not a long climb to the top, but the Edgartown Lighthouse does have a pretty spectacular panoramic view of the town harbor and Chappaquiddick.
Boston
Designed as the North End neighborhood's 'front yard,' this wide lawn is perfect for picnics, while kiddies can cool off in the Canal Fountain.
Cape Cod
Oyster Pond Beach, on a calm inlet, is small but the swimming is good and parking is free (but fills up quickly). It's a popular family spot.
Rhode Island
Also known as St. Paul's, this white timber church still celebrates Mass and is believed to be the oldest Episcopal church in New England.
New Hampshire
This Georgian-style beauty was Dartmouth College's original college building, constructed in 1791.
New Hampshire
Just north of Dartmouth Row, Rollins Chapel is a fine example of Richardsonian architecture and a peaceful place to collect your thoughts.
Nantucket
About 1 mile east of Surfside Beach is Nobadeer Beach, below the flight path of the airport. It attracts surfers and a beach-party crowd.
Cape Cod
Suitably close to Hyannis Harbor, this museum explores the Cape's seafaring connections, especially the local boat-building tradition.
Massachusetts
The Phillips House displays the family furnishings of a Salem sea captain, including a collection of antique carriages and cars.
Vermont
The not-so-aptly named Big Town Gallery showcases small but excellent art exhibits; it also hosts a summer-long reading series.
Cape Cod
Explore a slice of the Cape's past at this small, but very informative, museum at the site of a historic trading post.
Boston
City Hall Plaza is a cold, windy, 56-acre concrete plaza, surrounded by government office buildings. Occupying the site of the former Scollay Sq, the…
Boston
In the 19th century, this historic house was leased to a bookseller, Carter & Hendlee. This was the first of nine bookstores and publishing companies that…
Boston
High above Boston Harbor, this strategic spot played a crucial role in overcoming the British occupation. The Georgian Revival tower that stands today was…
Midcoast Maine
From Lincolnville (6 miles north of Camden on US 1), hop on the ferry to this small resort island (population 570), one of the finest places for cycling…
Massachusetts
This outdoor, interactive museum was opened in 1930 to celebrate the state's tercentennial. Although the place has not been well maintained (changing…
Connecticut
Nathan Hale (1755–76) is famous for his (alleged) patriotic statement, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,' as he was about to…
Nantucket
To see where drunken sailors used to spend the night, visit the Old Gaol, the c 1806 jail that served Nantucket for 125 years. It was constructed using…
International Museum of Cryptozoology
Portland
Bigfoot, yetis, specter moose and other cryptids share the spotlight at this one-of-a-kind museum. Cryptids are animals thought by mainstream science to,…
Boston
Towering 40ft over Fort Point Channel, the giant Hood Milk Bottle would hold 50,000 gallons of milk if it could hold a drop (that’s 800,000 glasses of…
Midcoast Maine
Under the remit of the Pejepscot Historical Society, the Pejepscot Museum displays changing exhibits relating to Brunswick history, with photographs and…
Connecticut
Enjoy fishing, hiking and swimming in Connecticut's second-largest state forest.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod Astronomical Society welcomes visitors to weekly summer 'star parties' at its observatory, behind the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. Peer…
Portland
This small art installation honors a local fighter pilot who fought in WWII and Korea. Four 9ft-high granite standing stones inscribed with virtues…
Boston
Located on Blackstone Block – the city's oldest cluster of buildings. Look for the 1737 Boston Stone embedded in the foundation of one of these buildings…
Massachusetts
Housed in a creepy Romanesque church, this so-called museum starts with a presentation of life-size dioramas, with a voice-over recounting the narrative…
Midcoast Maine
The first prison in the district of Maine opened in 1811 and, surprisingly, remained in operation until 1953. The hilltop structure of granite, brick and…
Nantucket
The Old Mill is America’s oldest working windmill (c 1746), as game young docents will demonstrate by grinding corn (weather conditions permitting). It's…
Midcoast Maine
Rockport's biggest attraction? That may well be the granite statue of Andre the Seal. Andre was a crowd-pleasing showboat who swam to the harbor every…
