A road trip in New England is at the top of the bucket lists of many people – especially in the fall! However, New England, which is made up of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, covers nearly 72,000 square miles, which is a lot of land to cover! It is difficult to adapt all of this in a a week road trip.
If it is your first visit to New England and you only have one week and want to see some of the best parts of New England, follow this picturesque route on the New England road. This will give you a taste of the rocky coast of Maine, rugged white mountains of the New Hampshire, lush green mountains of Vermont and historic sites of Boston.
If you have more time or if you have already visited and want to discover new parts of New England, try one of these seven different trips on the road in New England which are perfect for fall.
Travel route en route in New Angleterre for a week
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Ideally, you would have a week to spend in each condition because you cannot see everything in one go. However, if you want to try to see as much variety as possible, try this weekly route on the road in New England!
You can certainly extend this route to spend as much time as you wish in each destination, I have suggestions for you on how to do it!
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Day 1-2: Boston, Massachusetts
I would recommend starting in Boston – after all, I didn’t start much in Boston much? If you fly, Boston Logan is the largest airport in the region and you will find the most direct flights. You can always go home from Burlington, Vermont, or simply make a loop in Boston.
You cannot visit New England without history lesson. So start your day at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum to find out more about the place of birth of our nation. Follow this with a walk along the Freedom Trail. Until then, you might feel a little exhausted, so relax and take advantage of shopping on Newbury Street or getting into a duck visit to the city.
During your second day in Boston, try a visit to the children’s museum, the science museum or the New England aquarium. In summer, you can also reserve an whale observation cruise or a port by boat visit. You can also use a Boston Citypass To save money on attractions.
Learn more: Things to do in Boston with adolescents
Where to stay: Boston can be an expensive city, so choose a family hotel and adapted to a budget like the Sea port Or Inn residence.
Day 3: Portland, Maine
On the third day, you can mount the ribs to “Vacationland” in Maine – the country of the rocky coasts, headlights, lobster and moose. On the way, you could make a brief stop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire or just on the other side of the border, make a stand in Kittery, Maine, in Bob’s Clam Hut for what I think is the best lobster rolls and fried clam on the coast!
You can also stop in the beautiful coastal cities of Ogunquit or Kennebunkport to shop or lunch before going to Portland to Cape Elizabeth.
The whole family will appreciate the hiking trails, climb on the rocks and photograph the picturesque lighthouse. If you are hungry, look for the bite in the Maine’s restoration truck for a delicious lobster roll. But save space, because Portland is a gastronomic city!
Enjoy a delicious dinner and time for walking in the old port. If you have an additional time, you can register for a funny lobster boat visit or visit some of the local brasseries in Maine.
Learn more: If you have more time, you can follow this Boston route for Bar Harbor Road Trip to see more Maine. Find out more about planning a portland weekend getaway.
Where to stay: I particularly like the Hilton Garden Inn And Courtyard In the old port for families, but the more you stay outside the city, the best offers you will get.
Day 4-5: North Conway, New Hampshire
Make the journey through the pastoral of Maine and in the white mountains of New Hampshire will take half a day. You may want to take the route in front of Lake Sebago and Naples for a short stop in one of the biggest lakes in Maine.
Once you arrive in the white mountains, you will not lack activities to choose, including: splashing in the waterfalls of Diana baths, driving or taking the railway at the top of Mount WashingtonHiking or enjoying some of the themed parks and local attractions in the region, including the zipped lining and observation tours.
You will want to spend at least two nights in the white mountains to travel to the region and explore some of its best attractions.
Learn more: Things to do in white mountains
Where to stay: THE Inn residence In North Conway is a good budgetary and family option where you can choose one of the many glamping options in New Hampshire in the region, such as Huttopia.
Day 6-7: Stowe, Vermont
White mountains, head to the heart of the green mountains of Vermont. But first, if the weather permits, roll along the picturesque Kancamagus motorway in the New Hampshire and make a quick hike through the magnificent Flume throat.
Stop in Cabot, VT for delicious cheese and cold hollow cider mill for a delicious apple cider (hard or standard) and apple cider donuts. Then go to the mountains for three seasonal activities such as hiking, mountain biking, trees and current mountains.
Take another day to take advantage of everything that this region has to offer, including perhaps a day trip to the Ben & Jerry Ice Cream factory or Burlington for the Echo Museum.
Learn more: Scenic stops on a Vermont road trip
Where to stay: I would recommend the Stoweflake lodge Or the notch of smugglers for families, but there are many options for the budget in this area.
Day 8: Return to Boston
If you need it, you can fire it in Boston or take the more picturesque road on the 100 road at Vermont, then make stops in Brattleboro, Vermont or Springfield, my way.
Learn more: Make a Road Road Trip of Vermont Route 100
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Tamara Gruber is the founder and publisher of We3Travel. Former director of marketing and travel advisor, Tamara is a award -winning and expert travel writer recognized in family trips. Tamara is a member of Satw, Natja, Ifwtwa and Adventure Travel Trade Association, and headquarters to the Board of Directors of the Family Travel Association. She is also the publisher of YourTimeTofly.com and the co-host of the Mavens Travel Podcast Podcast.