Driving around New England

mockingjay

Hi, we are going to New York for three nights, Boston for two nights and have five more nights to see a bit of New England over Easter. Wondering can anyone recommend which towns would be the best to visit. I don't think we'll have time to go to Vermont so was thinking of a route toward Maine and back down to New York for our return flights on the tenth day. Regret not flying out of Boston but had flights booked last year. Is there much to see in Portland or would a stopover in Portsmouth be better? What about Maine, is Maine also a town and is it worth visiting. We are renting a car. Thanks in advance.

Dave1442397

Take a look at some touristy websites and see what appeals to you.

http://discovernewengland.org/trip-ideas/scenic-drives

http://www.newenglandtravelplanner.com/tours/

This one has a bunch of paid tours, but again, you can check out their routes and see what appeals: http://www.autotoursusa.com/tours/region/new_england/

http://www.visitingnewengland.com/scenic.html

Fr Tod Umptious

Head up to Lincoln New Hampshire and head across the Kangumangus (sp) Highway to North Conway.

Lovely drive, plus North Conway has outlets if you want to go shopping.

sitstill

I'd definitely recommend Burlington, Vermont. It's a lovely small city - large town.