{"id":1295,"date":"2024-06-05T15:39:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2025-01-19T21:36:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T21:36:19","slug":"get-outside-explore-5-new-england-destinations-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/get-outside-explore-5-new-england-destinations-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Best New England Day Trips to Take This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spring is fickle in the Northeast, but this list of the 8 best<a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/fun-things-to-do-new-england\/\"> New England<\/a> day trips will reward you for taking a trip outside, no matter how the weather is behaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-best-day-trips-in-new-england\">The Best Day Trips in New England<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If autumn is New England\u2019s glorious crown, then spring is her dedicated servant, setting up the countryside for warmer weather and all of earth\u2019s beautiful colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In forming our list of best New England day trips we take advantage of spring weather conditions to explore the New England destinations that don their finest at summer\u2019s early wakening. So, take a look below, pick a day, and get out and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-best-day-trips-in-new-england\">The Best Day Trips in New England<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-pick-a-pack-of-posies-at-a-rhode-island-tulip-farm\">1. Pick a Pack of Posies at a Rhode Island Tulip Farm<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-pick-your-own-strawberries-at-browns-harvest\">2. Pick Your Own Strawberries at Brown&#8217;s Harvest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-find-connecticuts-lost-village\">3. Find Connecticut&#8217;s Lost Village<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-best-day-trips-in-new-england-troll-the-ocean-deep\">4. Best Day Trips in New England Troll the Ocean Deep<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-exploring-the-rails-around-new-england\">5. Exploring the Rails around New England<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-icons-of-new-england-day-trip\">6. Icons of New England Day Trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-new-england-day-trips-from-boston\">Best New England Day Trips from Boston<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#boston-public-garden\">Boston Public Garden<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-salem-heritage-trail\">The Salem Heritage Trail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-pick-a-pack-of-posies-at-a-rhode-island-tulip-farm\">1. Pick a Pack of Posies at a Rhode Island Tulip Farm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/tulips-opt-1024x801.jpg\" alt=\"purple tulips against a blue sky\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:1450px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keriann and Jeroen Koeman, owners of Wicked Tulips in Rhode Island and Connecticut, are the only tulip bulb growers on the east coast. Every spring, they open the fields for a pick-your-own fest of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since starting their New England eco-friendly endeavor in 2015, the couple has seen a tremendous response to their pick-your-own tulip days. Each year New England residents and visitors flock to the fields to gather armloads of fragrant blooms. However, just as spring is unpredictable in New England, so is tulip growing. Shoots can sprout any time from late February into April.&nbsp;For up-to-the-minute updates growing condistions, be sure to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/wickedtulips.com\/blogs\/tulip-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farm\u2019s bloom report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To afford visitors a better experience and protect the fragile blooms, Wicked Tulip has instituted a ticketing system, so despite the fickle spring weather forecast, you&#8217;ll need to plan ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weekend slots in particular sell out fast, as locals often take day trips in New England. But don\u2019t be surprised to see week days fill up as well, particularly as the temperatures really start to warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking seasons do vary from farm to farm, depending on whether you plan to visit the Exeter or Johnsont Rhode Island locations or the farm in Preston, CT. To find out when picking will start or to reserve your slot, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/wickedtulips.com\/pages\/visitor-101#hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farm\u2019s website<\/a>. And keep in mind, visitors who arrive without a pre-purchased ticket will be turned away, something that is sure to ruin your New England day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-pick-your-own-strawberries-at-browns-harvest\">2. Pick Your Own Strawberries at Brown&#8217;s Harvest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ne-spring-strawberries-880x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly-picked strawberries from Brown&#039;s Harvest in a box\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:1450px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This New England destination is more than a place to visit.&nbsp; It\u2019s an institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brown family began harvesting crops from New England\u2019s rocky soil as far back as the late 1800s. Over the years, they\u2019ve grown a variety of products from valuable shade leaf tobacco to fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Brown\u2019s Harvest offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries and pumpkins, nicely covering the warmer New England months with a steady offering of delights. It\u2019s a real incentive to get outside for those of us who like to harvest some of the ingredients we\u2019ll need for breakfast or dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking is easy in well-drained sandy soil and prices are reasonable, with strawberries coming in at $4.50 a pound in 2024. We picked two flats in less than an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out when picking begins, check the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brownsharvest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farm\u2019s website<\/a>. Gathering your own fresh fruit is definitely one of the best New England day trips. If you&#8217;re wondering what to do with your Strawberry haul, Browns also offers strawberry jam classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-find-connecticuts-lost-village\">3. Find Connecticut&#8217;s Lost Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/westledge.jpg\" alt=\"colonial stone foundations still exist on the Westledge trail in Simsbury, Connecticut\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:1450px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t often that you get to trod where ghostly footsteps echo, and that\u2019s part of the allure of the Westledge trail, located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/hiking-mclean-game-refuge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5831\">McClean Game<\/a> refuge in Granby, Connecticut as well as land trust properties in neighboring Simsbury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path traces miles of history, starting at the trailhead on Firetown road. Not far in, you\u2019ll be lured easily off the path by the sound of a roaring waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weather is warm, it\u2019s a great place to cool off, and you might want to take the respite. Shortly after, the real fun begins as the rumbling terrain of the Garret Stairs heralds the start of your upward trek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Garret Stairs formed the primary stage coach route from Albany, New York to Hartford in the 1700s. As you climb, you\u2019ll start to understand the name and wonder how passengers survived the terraced hill, especially the downward ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stairs are briefly interrupted by the Hop Brook. The old bridge has since washed away, so you\u2019ll have to do some wading or rock hopping to regain the trail and reach the last traces of the town of Pilfershire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a bustling place from the 1700s to the 1800s, long before anyone thought of taking New England day trips. A thriving community of 50 homes, a dye house, cider mill and distillery once inhabited the rocky ledge. All that\u2019s left now are cellar holes, stone walls and a smattering of historical facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems the mills and dye shop eventually closed, the stage coach route was changed, and fires claimed many of the original buildings as well as a few lives. Eventually, it is believed that surviving residents moved to a lake community in southern Massachusetts, though no one knows why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What remains today is an echo of those early inhabitants and the whispered feel of someone watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is a great time to visit this secret New England destination, before brush, undergrowth, or leaves, cover the foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-best-day-trips-in-new-england-troll-the-ocean-deep\">4. Best Day Trips in New England Troll the Ocean Deep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bunny-Clark.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:1451px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many day trips in New England leave land and take sail for adventurous pursuits over the white-capped waves of the Atlantic. That\u2019s the kind of fun you\u2019ll find served up by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunnyclark.com\/crew.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Tower of the Bunny Clark<\/a>. Despite recent changes to Maine\u2019s Cod fishing regulations, the Bunny Clark continues to set out from Ogunquit Maine in search of denizens of the deep. According to Tower\u2019s regularly updated fishing reports, most days are successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, anglers from across the U.S. continued to haul in a bounty of specimens, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bunnyclark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pollock, halibut, haddock, hake, cusk, redfish, monkfish and mackerel (opens in a new tab)\">pollock, halibut, haddock, hake, cusk, redfish, monkfish and mackerel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bunny Clark specializes in bottom fishing deep in the Atlantic. Anglers may use bait or jigs, and the mate will prepare or fillet your fish if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never tried deep-sea fishing, why not make this spring the time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-exploring-the-rails-around-new-england\">5. Exploring the Rails around New England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a unique experience this spring, take a day trip out Rhode Island way for an excursion you won&#8217;t find anywhere else in New England. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.railexplorers.net\/tours\/rhode-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division<\/a> offers anyone in average physical condition the chance to view little-witnessed sights of the state&#8217;s back scenery aboard a peddle-powered rail vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cars offer seating for two to four passengers who peddle their way down defunct rail lines through some of the most stunning scenery the state has to offer. Multiple tours are available. The Northern Ramble offers guests the opportunity to explore the scenic line of Aquidneck Island. This six-mile trip is a one-way excursion crosses behind waterfront estates, the Newport Preservation Society Topiary garden and other scenic places. Shuttle service is provided on the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a round-trip adventure, jump aboard the Southern Circuit. This 6-mile out and back adventure allows for a 30-minute break at the exclusive Bayside Station a waterfront picnic area reserved for the use of Rail Explorer guests. If you make it back to the station and still haven&#8217;t had your fill of rail travel, hop abaord the Newport and Narragansett Bay Railroad for a dinner experience, and end your New England day trip in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-icons-of-new-england-day-trip\">6. Icons of New England Day Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/race-rock-lighthouse-best-new-england-day-trips.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21723\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighthouses dot the New England coast and have become a symbol for quintessential New England charm. What many people don&#8217;t know is that lighthouses are plentiful across the Long Island Sound between the coast line of Connecticut and New York City. With over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windcheckmagazine.com\/article\/lighthouses-the-often-neglected-treasure-of-long-island-sound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22 lighthouses<\/a> protecting the sound, some speculate that these waters are home to more beacons than those that dot the total New England coast line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to take a peak for yourself, head out on a lighthouse tour of the sound. It&#8217;s the perfect excursion as spring starts to shift toward summer and the weather starts to warm. It&#8217;s always cooler on the sound thanks to chilly water temps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Plum Island Light, the supposed site of the first amphibious assault by an American army in 1775\">Cross Sound Cruises<\/a> offer tours out of New London. The Classic Lighthouse Cruise visits 8 of the most loved beacons, including Plum Island Light, the supposed site of the first amphibious assault by an American army in 1775. The Lights and Sights Cruise adds some architectural flair to your lighthouse search, sailing down the coast of new London Harbor to peak at ritzy waterfront mansions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-new-england-day-trips-from-boston\">Best New England Day Trips from Boston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re seeking one of the best New England day trips within proximity to Boston, it really is hard to go wrong. From museums to outdoor historical pursuits and some of the best nature hiking, it&#8217;s easy to find somewhere to explore this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boston-public-garden\">Boston Public Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boston-Gardens-day-trips-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"tulips bloom in Boston Gardens, one of the best New England day trips\" class=\"wp-image-13054\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:1450px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boston-Gardens-day-trips-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boston-Gardens-day-trips-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boston-Gardens-day-trips-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boston-Gardens-day-trips-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Boston-Gardens-day-trips.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the weather is fine, it&#8217;s hard to miss an opportunity to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/parks\/public-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston Public Garden<\/a>. Soak in the sun as well as the scent of new blooms, while reveling in the fact that you&#8217;re treading two centuries of horticulural preservation in the country&#8217;s oldest botanical garden. You&#8217;ll find over 80 species of plants throughout the garden greenhouses, and many will make their way throughout the city as the warmer weather continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve witnessed the bounties of nature, enjoin with a well-established tradition and drift out on a swan boat to enjoy the flowers in bloom from a lagoon vantage point. The swan boats have been a fixture ath the Public Garden since 1870, when Rober Paget began rowing residents out onto the lagoon aboard his trusty rowboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogomerch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/S2G-Oregon-Merch-2-Photo-Collage-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20961\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/S2G-Oregon-Merch-2-Photo-Collage-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/S2G-Oregon-Merch-2-Photo-Collage-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/S2G-Oregon-Merch-2-Photo-Collage-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/S2G-Oregon-Merch-2-Photo-Collage-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/S2G-Oregon-Merch-2-Photo-Collage.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-salem-heritage-trail\">The Salem Heritage Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Boston is alive with its own historical context, heading out on a history hunt this spring could easily take you into the surrounding environs. A visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/sama\/planyourvisit\/salem-armory.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Park Service Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center<\/a>, for example, is the starting point for an adventure into the past. You&#8217;ll begin your leap into history with a 27-minute video that vividly depicts Salem&#8217;s past, before starting out on foot to visit the historical markers that formed the fabric of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll pass by the Daniel low Building, the site of Salem&#8217;s first town hall and the auspicious location where the first Continental Congress was selected in 1774. The darker side of Salem is also on display as you cross paths with the Witch House, the home of Jonathan Corwin who served as judge during the fateful Salem Witch Trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems that every direction you turn on the Salem Heritage Trail puts you face to face with history, making it one of the best New England day trips for a spring day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">EXPLORE WITH US<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/thinking-about-new-england-travel\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5663\">Visiting New England: Travel Doesn\u2019t Get Much Better<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Thinking-about-New-England-Travel-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10276\" style=\"width:369px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Thinking-about-New-England-Travel-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Thinking-about-New-England-Travel-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Thinking-about-New-England-Travel-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Thinking-about-New-England-Travel-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Thinking-about-New-England-Travel.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/indoor-go-kart-racing-connecticut-supercharged-raceway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4846\">Go Kart Racing In Connecticut \u2013 Thrill on the World\u2019s Largest Indoor Track<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/indoor-go-kart-racing-connecticut-supercharged-raceway\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/go-kart-racing-pin-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pin for Supercharged raceway\" class=\"wp-image-4849\" style=\"width:402px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/go-kart-racing-pin-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/go-kart-racing-pin-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/go-kart-racing-pin-1.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/off-beaten-path-summer-vacation-destinations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1638\">Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/off-beaten-path-summer-vacation-destinations\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/summer-destinations-Pin-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17842\" style=\"width:401px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/summer-destinations-Pin-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/summer-destinations-Pin-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/summer-destinations-Pin-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/summer-destinations-Pin.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is fickle in the Northeast, but this list of the 8 best New England day trips will reward you for taking a trip outside, no matter how the weather is behaving. 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