Miles Howard - Moon New England Road Trip: Seaside Spots, Majestic Mountains & Fall Foliage, Cozy Getaways (Travel Guide)

MILES HOWARD

From cobblestone streets to moonlit coves, hilltop farms to award-winning clam shacks, a New England road trip is a drive through American history.

New England is one of those special places where the story of America began. The Wampanoag and Abenaki Indigenous people explored the thunderstruck mountains and hidden hollows here, long before ships from Europe first appeared on the coastline, whose lighthouses and villages are testaments to those who followedpilgrims, whalers, academics, abolitionists, artisans and creators, and the founders of the United States.

But history is just the beginning.

Imagine being in a canoe on Walden Pond, gazing at the maples that seduced Thoreau. The trees seem frozen in time. But on the water, you can glimpse the reflection of those maples moving slowly. Thats what traveling through New England feels like. Theres a timelessness to the pebble beaches, Revolutionary War battlegrounds, windswept peaks, and Colonial houses that color the landscape. But theres also an undercurrent of active history moving through here.

In New England today, youll hear tales of cutting-edge research in medicine, nationally-renowned culinary wizards, art festivals that attract visitors from around the world, and political activists working day and night to make life better for people here and afar. This is the enduring spirit of New England: always reaching, squinting at the horizon, but at the same time, looking forward to a frosty ale and a big bucket of steamed blue mussels with friends, family, or strangers.

Pick and choose from the best the Northeast has to offer. Wander rooty trails or indulge in a farm-to-table feast. Put your feet up next to the ocean. Plan an expedition to the literal edge of the map. This book is an invitation to hit those roads and make a trip thats all your ownwith a dash of New England spontaneity and oddities for good measure.

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Roam the Beaches: From the tip of to Acadias harbors, the New England coast seems to stretch beyond the sunset. Enjoy a dreamy mlange of sand, stones, and seafoam.

Find Fantastic Fall : As winter approaches, New Englands deciduous trees paint the landscape with shades of amber, red, and burnt orange.

Step Through legends, from the Revolutionary War to the Abolitionist Movement.

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Sample Award-Winning Craft Beers: Some of the worlds best beers are brewed in downtown remains a gateway for new enthusiasts.

into old growth forests.

Shack Up in Quaint Lodgings: Pitch your tent under balsam firs, flop into bed on a houseboat in former home.

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Experience New England Cooking: From fresh-caught fried clams to Providence-style grilled pizza, is a smorgasbord of culinary tradition and innovation.

Where to Go

Boston

Revolutionary history is layered with immigrant heritage and urban culture in this brassy, wisecracking city. Throw in some of the best art museums in the country, world-class universities, and the crack of baseball bats at Fenway Park, and Boston begins to feel like that shining city upon a hill Puritan settlers hoped to foundbut with pizza and oysters on the half shell.

Coastal Maine

Maines 3,478 miles of coastline encompass sandy beaches, the vibrant downtown of the states largest city, and endless rocky coves. Life happens on the water here: Cozy harbors bristle with the masts of sailboats, while many locals earn a living with fishing poles and lobster traps. Take to the sea to spot humpback whales and puffin colonies, paddle a kayak past wave-whipped points, and plunge into the icy North Atlantic.

Acadia National Park

Wild scenery meets classical elegance in this island park. Carriage trails wind between sun-splashed peaks, grand bridges traverse forest streams, and historic hotels overlook the tides. Make a predawn drive up Cadillac Mountain to catch the countrys first sunrise, go tidepool-hopping on the Park Loop Road, then head into the town of Bar Harbor for a very Vacationland blend of tourist shops,