Must-see hotels in New England

  • Inn at Bath

    Midcoast Maine

    Once a shipbuilder's mansion, this stately Greek Revival home in Bath's manicured historic district has eight guest rooms done up in an appealing country…

  • Gifford Woods State Park

    Vermont

    A half mile north of US 4 and VT 100, this park has four cabins, 19 lean-tos and 21 tent/trailer sites set on 114 acres. Added bonuses are the playground,…

  • Crow's Nest Inn

    Massachusetts

    If you want to wake to the sound of fisherfolk's cries and the smell of salt air, and you don't mind basic bunks, stay at the Crow's Nest, upstairs from…

  • Inn on Carleton

    Portland

    Inside a restored 1869 Victorian, this inn has six grand rooms, all with high ceilings and large windows, allowing ample light into the antique-filled…

  • Esperanto

    Providence

    Providence's only hostel has clean five-bed dorms and private rooms with shared facilities. Staff are friendly and helpful. The hostel is about 1 mile…

  • White Cedar Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    The former home of Arctic explorer Donald MacMillan, this Victorian-era B&B is conveniently located within walking distance of the stores. It has seven…

  • Carriage House Inn

    Cape Cod

    Warm hospitality is front and center at this historic inn near Chatham's waterfront. The rooms are tidy, the queen beds comfy and the breakfast home…

  • Killington Mountain Lodge

    Vermont

    Well situated a third of the way up the mountain, this hotel has all the modern conveniences, in addition to a Jacuzzi, exercise rooms, tennis courts and…

  • Sugarbush Village

    Vermont

    A large selection of slope-side condos is rented out by Sugarbush Village, right at the ski area. Rental prices depend on condo size and location, and…

  • Rocky Neck State Park

    Connecticut

    In East Lyme the well-developed Rocky Neck State Park has 160 sites with showers, concession stands and picnic tables. There's also hiking, fishing,…

  • Storrs Pond Recreation Area

    New Hampshire

    In addition to 21 woodsy sites next to a 15-acre pond, this private campground has tennis courts and two sandy beaches for swimming. From I-89 exit 13,…

  • Camden Maine Stay Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Built by a Mayflower descendent, this fine 1802 Greek Revival home has eight country-chic rooms heavy on the country-chic flowery vibe, a very pretty…

  • Lake Waramaug State Park

    Connecticut

    Lake Waramaug State Park has 77 campsites, both wooded and open, many of them lakeside. There's a snack bar in the park and a small beach for swimming…

  • Lord Camden Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Exposed-brick walls and in-room Keurig coffeemakers add verve to this boutique property in the heart of downtown. Fireplaces in many rooms add romance, as…

  • Clark House

    Martha's Vineyard

    This homey colonial inn close to town has helpful innkeepers and a nice variety of rooms, from small to commodious. A couple of rooms can accommodate up…

  • Belfast Bay Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    In downtown Belfast, this very polished, elegant inn has eight luxe suites with exposed brick walls and preppy New England prints. Breakfast is delivered…

  • Silver Lake State Park

    Vermont

    This 34-acre park, 10 miles north of Woodstock off VT 12, has 39 tent/trailer sites, seven lean-tos, a beach, boat and canoe rentals, and fishing.