New England
From historic villages to cutting-edge galleries, verdant mountains to granite shores, clam shacks to covered bridges, New England's scenic and cultural treasures are unparalleled.
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Top places to visit in New England
Discover the best attractions in New England from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in BostonBoston Public Library
- Attraction in BostonMuseum of Fine Arts
- Attraction in BostonPublic Garden
- Attraction in BostonForest Hills Cemetery
- Attraction in BostonBoston Common
- Attraction in BostonNew England Aquarium
- Attraction in BostonInstitute of Contemporary Art
- Attraction in BostonMassachusetts State House
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New England travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Best Things to Do
New England has no shortage of things to do from hiking and wildlife watching to soaking up history and culture. Here's our pick of the best of the region.
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Best Time to Visit
As you plan your next New England trip, check out our guide to the best time to visit New England for beaches, skiing, music festivals and more.
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Best Places to Visit
New England's surprising variety extends up a rugged coast and inland to mountains where historic landmarks sit alongside working farms and ski resorts.
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New England and beyond
- destinationMaine
- destinationBoston
- destinationSouth End & Chinatown
- destinationMassachusetts
- destinationVermont
- destinationNew Hampshire
- destinationConnecticut
- destinationRhode Island
