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New England travel is a unique experience. In four hours or less you can traverse the six states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

In this region, the present is still anchored firmly in the past, taking you on a whirlwind trip through prehistoric dinosaur trails, Native American cultures, and early English colonization.

If you're visiting the area from afar, consider flying into Hartford, Connecticut for central access to the major metropolitan areas of Boston and New York City and other attractions nearby.

If you’re already here, then pick a day trip below, or search for your own unique experience. There are plenty of things to do in New England.

"New England is quite as large a lump of earth as
my heart can really take in.
- Nathanial Hawthorne

New England Trips & Getaways

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Unleash Your Inner Zookeeper at Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center Bolton, MA

By Ali Patton | March 6, 2024

Kangaroos, goats, snakes, oh my! Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center in Bolton MA is a sanctuary for just about every animal you can imagine. They offer guided and self- tours where you can get up close and personal with some of the furry and feathery residents. Animal Adventures, Bolton has been caring for … Read more

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Copake Iron Works–Blasting into the Past: A Seconds to Go Short

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 5, 2024

Deep within the embrace of the Taconic Mountains, nestled alongside the gurgling Bash Bish Brook, lies a testament to American industrial ingenuity – the Copake Iron Works historic site. Established in 1845, this historic site in upstate New York isn’t about towering smokestacks and forgotten machinery. It’s a captivating journey through time, offering a glimpse … Read more

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Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 5, 2024 | 0 Comments

Bash Bish Falls State Park is home to the Massachusett’s highest, single-drop waterfall. It’s a great day trip destination in New England, but is considered by some to be the state’s most dangerous as well. Bash Bish Falls State Park and the Massachusetts Versus New York Dilemma Forty-five and sunny isn’t the best spring break … Read more

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The Secrets Surrounding Chatfield Hollow State Park

By Ali Patton | February 27, 2024

Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut, with water wheels and trails that lead to old mill ruins, is a must visit Connecticut state park. Plus like so many things in New England, it offers something for all ages. Preparing to Visit Chatfield Hollow State Park Before even starting the car to drive to Chatfield Hollow … Read more

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Ice Glen Trail, Like Ireland in the Berkshires

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 27, 2024

DISCLAIMER: Our posts may contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, you won’t pay a penny more, but we’ll get a small commission, which helps to keep the lights on. Thanks! You can easily spend days driving the backroads of the Berkshires, slipping into a daydream, imagining what life would have … Read more

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Duckpin Bowling in Connecticut: Do It While You Can

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 18, 2024

Duckpin bowling in Connecticut is a traditional sport that is fun for all ages. Find a lane near you and learn more about this fading art. Duckpin Bowling Traditions in Connecticut It’s our family tradition when we are in Connecticut to go duckpin bowling on the day after Christmas. We descend upon Ducks on the … Read more

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Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 17, 2024

Before going to Case Mountain, I never thought of hiking in Manchester Connecticut. Apparently, I was a member of a small minority unaware of Case Mountain’s history and splendid sites. Case Mountain: New England Hiking, History and Cliff-Top Views Fall color had been dim in Connecticut, the few years before my first trip to Case Mountain. We’d become accostomed to … Read more

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Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 26, 2024

Travel across New England is filled with surprises, particularly when you stumble across Rock House Reservation. I never expected to find the equivalent of a slot canyon (Think Zion National Park and southern Utah) in the woods of Central Massachusetts, but Rock House Reservation features a similar, if much smaller, geographical phenomenon. Nestled amidst the … Read more

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The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 23, 2024

Few people realize that the small town of Brookfield in Central Massachusetts is responsible for raising the first woman to be executed in the new America republic. However, Spooner Well, a sad and lonely spot on the old Boston Post Road, commemorates the occasion with a single lone marker. It’s the place where Joshua Spooner … Read more

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Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 22, 2024

It isn’t every day that you find an interesting travel destination that also offers hope for rescued animals, but Ray of Light Farm in Connecticut is just such a place. Nestled in the back roads of East Haddam, not far from the famous Gillette Castle mansion, the farm offers sanctuary to abandoned animals as well … Read more

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New England Fall Color, Incredible Ways to Enjoy the Season

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A Former Stage Actor Builds Gillette Castle in Connecticut, Hides Its Secrets for Years

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Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in Connecticut Is a Small Hike with Big Surprises

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 26, 2021
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Heublein Tower Hike: Views Atop the Talcott Ridge

By Ali Patton | May 6, 2020
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Budweiser Brewery Tour Merrimack, NH: A Non-Drinker’s View

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 12, 2020
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Travel Back in Time to a National Park You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

By Ali Patton | March 9, 2020
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Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut

By Ali Patton | February 26, 2020
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Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 9, 2020
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Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 4, 2020
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Fort Wetherill State Park: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine

By Ali Patton | January 23, 2020
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Abandoned Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef for Clues to the Present

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 19, 2020
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Seeking the Abandoned Ruins of Hearthstone Castle

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 15, 2020
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UTV Connecticut: High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills with Backyard Adventures

By Kathleen Hesketh | December 18, 2019
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Meet a Dinosaur “Mutt” at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 4, 2019
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