New England, on American's East Coast has been called America's attic, for it was here that the first cries of the American revolution were heard. This is the place where the fall turns the landscape into a giant patchwork quilt.

Here the spirit of the early settlers and old colonial America still reigns. Picturesque villages, lakes, granite mountains, rocky coastlines with a rich wealth of history characterise New England past and present. It is a quasi Europe set in the very un-European continent of the USA. Cosmopolitan Connecticut, nature loving Vermont, the epic White Mountain Forest of New Hampshire, forests and beaches of Maine, the tiny but beautiful Rhode Island and the tourism capital of Massachusetts make for a varied trip packed into a small area. If you want to see the side of the USA that packs a punch of beauty, history, and old romantic America, then New England is the region to visit.

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Locations Get the Lowdown on all of New England's states and major cities and resort >>>> Travel Our journey path and on the road adventures >>>>		Food Savour the taste of New England specialities - Lobster, Hamburgers and Ben & Jerry's Ice cream Beaches Sand Dunes and Salty air: scenic Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard
Where to Stay Hotels, hostels from budget to luxury as recommended by the Pilot crew >>>>
Treks Dare devil white water rafting the Kennebec River Kaleidoscopic autumnal colours Hiking in the Fall, Stowe Epic Mt Washington climb hiking the Appalachian Trail		Historic Sites Witchcraft Hysteria and Wicca faith in Salem Piety and innovation at the Hancock Shaker Colony Museum
TV Shows Get the lowdown on the TV Show Globe Trekker: New England		Web Other links and resources to check out before you travel. >>>>