top of page
Image by Carolina Nichitin

Experience New England

Road Trip Map

Start your New England road trip off by flying into Bangor, ME. From there, head to Bar Harbor, ME, and travel down the rocky shoreline. Here is a list of places you must see in each state along the way: 

Cape Cod, ME

Portsmouth, NH

Burlington, VT

New York City, NY

Newport, RI

Pittsburgh, PA

Boston, MA

Washington D.C

**Travel tip: if you're looking to organize and plan a unique road trip of your own, check out this site: https://travelmap.net/itinerary

image.png
Image by Henry A

Historic Landmarks

Being the oldest region of the Untied States, New England is highly decorated with historic landmarks. The landmarks, monuments, and memorials will fuel your inner patriotism and help you gain a greater sense of appreciation, understanding, and respect for US history and its most notable figures. Here are my recommendations of landmarks to visit:

Plymouth Rock

Arlington National Cemetery

Lincoln Memorial

9/11 Memorial

Freedom Trail

Liberty Bell

Entertainment

New England does not fall short of entertainment. From outdoor adventures, to professional sports games, to Broadway musicals, there is much to see and do on the upper-east coast. Some of my top suggestions for entertainment include: 

Portland Headlight

Broadway 

White House Tour

The Breakers

Fenway Park

Kennebunkport

Central Park 

Image by Luca Bravo
Image by GoodEats YQR

Food

New England is famous for all things fish and chips, crab, clam chowder, lobster, cider, maple, desserts, and more. Here are some of the best foods to eat in New England:

Clam Chowder

New York Pizza

Lobster Rolls

Philly Cheesesteak

Apple Cider Donuts

Maple Candy/Syrup

Scenic Drives

From the rocky shores of Maine to the New York City skyline, just about every leg of your New England road trip will have a scenic drive. However, these are the routes you don't want to miss: 

7th Ave, NYC, NY

Ocean Ave, Newport, RI

Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Image by Sallie Michalsky

FAQs

Q:

When should I visit New England?

A:

Anytime from June to October- but it depends on what you want to see/do on your trip. If you want sunshine and warmth, visit in the summer, but if you want crisp autumn air and a fall foliage, visit in the fall!

Q:

What will the weather be like?

A:

In the summer, New England can be hot and humid with temperatures upwards of 80°F. In the fall, New England can be crisp with temperatures ranging from 50-70°F. 

bottom of page