Lonely Planet
New England's Best Trips
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s New England’s Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 31 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore the marvellous Cape Cod, climb the soaring mountains of Vermont and wind down the back roads of Maine. Get to New England, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's New England's Best Trips:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak
Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout
Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests
Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions
Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip
Covers Massachusetts, Boston, Connecticut & Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and more
Writers: Benedict Walker, Isabel Albiston, Amy C Balfour, Robert Balkovich, Gregor Clark, Adam Karlin, Brian Kluepfel, Regis St Louis, Mara Vorhees
352 pages, 352pp color, 120 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mm
Next edition due: Aug 2026
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