Must-see hotels in New England

  • Pryor House Bed & Breakfast

    Midcoast Maine

    This classic 1820s home is a prime example of the Federal-style architecture so prevalent across New England. You'll find three warm, comfortable rooms…

  • Daniel

    Midcoast Maine

    This smart hotel, popular with Bowdoin families, may be located in a huge, c 1809 building, but it's suffused with elegant, modern touches like flat…

  • Primrose Place

    Mount Desert Island

    A short stroll west of the Village Green, this sweet, simple 10-room motel earns high marks for its kind hosts and bright, well-maintained rooms. It's a…

  • Veranda House

    Nantucket

    The Veranda House puts contemporary minimalism into an old New England shell, with striking results. Frette linens, cozy comforters and orchid sprays set…

  • Shawme-Crowell State Forest

    Cape Cod

    You'll find 285 cool and shady campsites (none with hookups) in this 760-acre pine and oak woodland. It's just 1 mile from the Cape Cod Canal and is…

  • SeaCoast Inn

    Cape Cod

    This small, two-story motel offers neat, clean rooms just a two-minute walk from the harbor in one direction and Main St restaurants in the other. OK,…

  • Stones Throw

    Southern Maine Coast

    The name says it all: you are, literally, a stone's throw from the beach here (it's across the road). There are two options: ocean-facing rooms with…

  • Isaiah Jones Homestead

    Cape Cod

    There's primo main-street appeal to this Victorian house, with pretty gardens and a fish pond. Inside are five period rooms in the main house, and two in…

  • Mad River Inn

    Vermont

    This 19th-century Victorian farmhouse overlooking pretty gardens and cornfields has seven simple, old-fashioned rooms and a two-room suite, complemented…

  • Brunswick Hotel & Tavern

    Midcoast Maine

    Monochromatic earth tones and crisp white linens give rooms modern style at this large inn. Enjoy the downstairs tavern plus proximity to Bowdoin. The…

  • Sea Lion Motel & Cottages

    Massachusetts

    Less than a mile from Good Harbor Beach, this welcoming, woodsy spot offers excellent value. The accommodations are simple and spotless, whether you opt…

  • Black Lantern

    Midcoast Maine

    Looking like something from a postcard, this mid-19th-century home houses three pretty, affordable guest rooms, plus a lovely garden that stretches down…

  • Atlantic Oaks Campground

    Cape Cod

    Primarily designed for RVs, this well-run, wooded campground is about a mile north of the Salt Pond Visitor Center, backing onto the Cape Cod Rail Trail…

  • Burlingame State Park Campsites

    Rhode Island

    This lovely tent site has more than 750 spacious wooded sites near crystal-clear Watchaug Pond, which provides a good beach for swimming. The park…

  • Red Elephant Inn

    White Mountains

    Set on a quiet street behind the Red Jacket Mountain View Inn, this lovely Victorian is worth seeking out. The eight rooms are individually decorated in…

  • Grand Hotel

    Southern Maine Coast

    This sprawling resort-style complex offers two-bedroom suites with private sun decks or balconies, hot tubs, an indoor heated pool, a health club and a…

  • Treehouse Lodge

    Cape Cod

    This roadside motel has renovated rooms that have been upgraded from dated to retro-chic. There's no pool, but it does have a funky outdoor seating area…

  • Bird's Nest

    Pioneer Valley

    Located in the small village of Buckland, about 4 miles southwest of Shelburne Falls, this 1797 farmhouse offers three charming, comfortable rooms, as…

  • Inn on the Square

    Cape Cod

    If your visit doesn't depend on beach-going, the handsome rooms and a good central downtown position are key draws at this large hotel. It's just a short…

  • Clipper Ship Inn

    Massachusetts

    Crisp, clean rooms and efficient service make this redbrick motel a comfortable place to lay your head, even if it's not in a historic home. The place is…

  • Inn at Bath

    Midcoast Maine

    Once a shipbuilder's mansion, this stately Greek Revival home in Bath's manicured historic district has eight guest rooms done up in an appealing country…

  • Gifford Woods State Park

    Vermont

    A half mile north of US 4 and VT 100, this park has four cabins, 19 lean-tos and 21 tent/trailer sites set on 114 acres. Added bonuses are the playground,…

  • Crow's Nest Inn

    Massachusetts

    If you want to wake to the sound of fisherfolk's cries and the smell of salt air, and you don't mind basic bunks, stay at the Crow's Nest, upstairs from…

  • Inn on Carleton

    Portland

    Inside a restored 1869 Victorian, this inn has six grand rooms, all with high ceilings and large windows, allowing ample light into the antique-filled…

  • Esperanto

    Providence

    Providence's only hostel has clean five-bed dorms and private rooms with shared facilities. Staff are friendly and helpful. The hostel is about 1 mile…

  • Captain's House

    Provincetown

    Occupying an actual former sea captain's house, this 12-room B&B is a charming affordable option in the heart of P-town. Rooms are small, but cozy and…

  • Mt Greylock State Reservation Campsite

    The Berkshires

    It's a 1.3-mile hike from the parking lot to the primitive, wooded sites on Mt Greylock. There are composting toilets and pumped-in water but no showers…

  • Days Inn

    The Berkshires

    Shoring up the budget end, this two-story motel on the northern outskirts of Lenox offers a comfortable, if bland, room at an affordable price. A…

  • Pinederosa Camping

    Southern Maine Coast

    This wholesome, wooded campground has 162 well-tended sites, some of which overlook the Ogunquit River. Amenities include a lovely in-ground pool, camp…

  • White Cedar Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    The former home of Arctic explorer Donald MacMillan, this Victorian-era B&B is conveniently located within walking distance of the stores. It has seven…

  • Carriage House Inn

    Cape Cod

    Warm hospitality is front and center at this historic inn near Chatham's waterfront. The rooms are tidy, the queen beds comfy and the breakfast home…

  • Moose Mountain Inn

    North Maine Woods

    Owned by Northwoods Outfitters, this no-frills two-story motel offers 15 simple rooms that come with refrigerator, microwave and flat-screen TV. It's 3…

  • Woodward's Inn & Suites

    White Mountains

    This 142-room resort has a duck and trout pond and lots of facilities, including a sauna and Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis and racquetball…

  • Franconia Notch Motel

    White Mountains

    This tidy place has 18 simple rooms and cottages facing the Pemigewasset River. It's friendly, family run and convenient to area hikes, and the grounds…

  • Sugarbush Village

    Vermont

    A large selection of slope-side condos is rented out by Sugarbush Village, right at the ski area. Rental prices depend on condo size and location, and…

  • Killington Mountain Lodge

    Vermont

    Well situated a third of the way up the mountain, this hotel has all the modern conveniences, in addition to a Jacuzzi, exercise rooms, tennis courts and…

  • Rocky Neck State Park

    Connecticut

    In East Lyme the well-developed Rocky Neck State Park has 160 sites with showers, concession stands and picnic tables. There's also hiking, fishing,…

  • Beartown State Forest Campground

    The Berkshires

    It's mostly backpackers who stay at this quiet campground on the Appalachian Trail, 8 miles east of Great Barrington via MA 23. It has 12 basic sites that…

  • Storrs Pond Recreation Area

    New Hampshire

    In addition to 21 woodsy sites next to a 15-acre pond, this private campground has tennis courts and two sandy beaches for swimming. From I-89 exit 13,…

  • Camden Maine Stay Inn

    Midcoast Maine

    Built by a Mayflower descendent, this fine 1802 Greek Revival home has eight country-chic rooms heavy on the country-chic flowery vibe, a very pretty…