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
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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
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
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.