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  • Watch Hill, RI

    Ocean House Resort

    Treatments at inn’s luxurious spa reflect the area’s breathtaking natural beauty

    Perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, with sweeping ocean views, the Ocean & Harvest Spa at the Ocean House, the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Rhode Island (and one of only 56 in the world) is the ultimate in relaxation and reinvigoration. Personalized experiences, beginning with a session in the marble herbal steam room, reflect the area’s stunning natural surroundings. Seasonal treatments range from marine body wraps to massages with lavender-infused oil. Couples massages, facials using powerful marine nutrients and nail treatments are offered. The luxurious inn also has a heated, saltwater lap pool and state-of-the-art fitness facility, both available 24 hours a day. Take a yoga class on the Seaside Terrace or a pilates class inside the yoga and movement studio. Ocean House was recently named to Forbes Magazine's list of "Most Luxurious Hotels & Spas", and is one of the top 100 hotels in the world among Travel + Leisure readers.

    Visit our sister property, Weekapaug Inn.

    Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn have once again earned Five-Star recognition from the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, and have been voted among the top hotels in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

    1 Bluff Avenue
  • Sunderland, VT

    Hill Farm

    Stay Where Scenic Views, Outdoor Fun, and Farm-to-Table Dining Come Together.

    Hill Farm's 70 acres in Sunderland offer distinct lodging, like The River House, giving families and groups room to spread out without ever getting in a car. Free time on the property might mean a trail walk, feeding the alpacas a snack, a swim in the seasonal pool, or a fly-fishing lesson with an Orvis-endorsed guide, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing once snow falls. When the group wants to venture out, Manchester's shops and museums are nearby. Evenings bring everyone back together for a farm-to-table meal at The Restaurant at Hill Farm. A boutique hotel built for celebrations and gatherings.

    458 Hill Farm Road 802-375-2269
  • Charlestown, NH

    Morningside Flight Park

    Turn your exciting day at the flight park into a fun camping weekend or vacation

    After a fun day at Morningside Flight Park, how great would it be to be able to stay over for a night or longer? The good news is, you can do that! The flight park’s back side of the training hill, amid a beautiful old-growth forest, hosts an expansive camping area. And in that area are cozy platform cabins: 120-square-foot two-person getaways set on raised platforms. Inside is a full-sized bed, end table, solar lighting and a USB charging station. Each cabin has a clean chemical toilet. Nearby amenities include picnic tables, a kitchen and bathhouse. You’re close to fire pits, swimming and fishing ponds. For groups of four to six, a Morningside Mountain summit cabin features a large deck and windows, vaulted ceilings and spectacular views of gliders and sunsets.

    357 Morningside Lane 603-542-4416

Sterling service, superior dining, on-site spa just a few of the reasons to stay at boutique resort

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  • Laconia, NH

    Naswa Resort

    Brilliantly crafted cuisine, creative cocktails will draw you to this restaurant with lake views

    Enjoy exceptional Lake Winnipesaukee dining at The NASWA Resort, where fresh seafood, lake views, and family friendly menus come together. The Blue Bistro is our signature waterfront restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner with options ranging from perfectly cooked Angus steaks and seafood specialties to creative vegetarian dishes and a full kids’ menu. Start your morning with guest favorites like the Big Wake, Egg McMakris, or Caribbean French Toast. For casual lakeside lunch or dinner, visit the NazBar & Grill—our beachfront bar known for tropical cocktails, lobster rolls, burgers, and unbeatable sunset views. Finish your day with classic New England entrées and homemade desserts. Whether you’re looking for romantic waterfront dining or a relaxed beach bar, The NASWA offers one of the best dining experiences on Lake Winnipesaukee.

    1086 Weirs Boulevard 603-366-4341
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME

    Tugboat Inn

    Restaurant built around tugboat superstructure will steer you to great seafood, steaks

    Built around the original superstructure of the historic tugboat Maine, Tugboat Restaurant is a favorite dining spot for both locals and visitors in Boothbay Harbor. Enjoy fresh Maine seafood, steaks, New England favorites, craft cocktails, local beers, and fine wines while taking in panoramic views of the working harbor.

    Choose from three waterfront dining spaces, including the historic Main Dining Room, Marina Lounge & Patio Deck, and Roof Top Deck. The Marina Lounge offers lunch, dinner, cocktails, and a pub menu, along with live music from local entertainers on select evenings. For a different view of the harbor, head up to the Roof Top Deck for pub fare, craft cocktails, and a bird's-eye view of Boothbay Harbor.

    Before you leave, take a moment to climb up and visit the original wheelhouse of the historic tugboat Maine, which remains part of the restaurant today.

    Visit our sister properties – Boothbay Harbor Collection

    80 Commercial Street 207-633-4434
  • Cape Neddick, ME

    Cliff House

    At this restaurant, you’ll feel you are suspended over the Atlantic – because you are

    At the Cliff House’s signature restaurant, The Tiller, diners revel in the location, suspended over the ocean, overlooking panoramic views of Cape Neddick and the Atlantic. The restaurant honors Maine’s coastal heritage by partnering with local fishermen, as well as farmers, distillers and purveyors to combine the area’s rich traditions with culinary innovation. The fish is line-caught, the steaks locally raised, the presentation elegant and inviting. There’s a great local beer list, international wine selections and handcrafted cocktails. You’ll want to sip one or two when you watch the fabulous sunset. Summer diners also enjoy majestic water views and a quintessential Maine experience at Nubb’s Lobster Shack, where lobster rolls rule. And, small plates, seasonal cocktails and a raw bar set the perfect seaside scene at The Terrace.

    Cliff House has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

    591 Shore Road 207-361-1000

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About New England

Welcome to Visit New England!

Home of gorgeous beaches and mountains,
Colonial history, foods and family fun

What can you expect from a visit to the New England states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut? For starters, everyone’s seen images of the region’s natural beauty: the craggy coastline of Maine, the blazing fall foliage of Vermont, the mountain peaks of New Hampshire. Moving toward the middle and southern states: the dune grasses and beaches of Cape Cod and heroes of the American Revolution in Massachusetts, the Colonial streets and Newport, RI mansions of Rhode Island, and the classic town greens and steepled churches of Connecticut.

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Beaches of New England

Everyone who loves New England and water fun has a favorite beach. Among the most well-known are the sandy sweeps and bending dune grasses of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. At the opposite end of image and mood (but without sand), are the swimming holes of the old Vermont marble quarries and the tumbling waters of rock strewn mountain streams. Those images only touch of the variety of salt-water and fresh-water swimming places in New England.

Take a Rest

Even the most energetic vacationers need to kick back at the end of the day. Lodgings across New England serve every taste. How would you like to drift into sleep to the lapping of ocean waves from a beach or oceanside resort? Awaken to the hoot of loons in a mountain resort? Sip a leisurely cup of coffee at a boutique hotel or bed-and-breakfast inn in a historic neighborhood in charming Portland ME, Burlington VT, Boston MA, Portsmouth NH, Providence RI, or New Haven CT? Family friendly and pet-friendly lodgings welcome kids and dogs, too.

Romance & Luxury

Start your romantic getaway plans with a walk along a windy beach dune or a sunset cruise on a mountain lake. Move on to a candlelit dinner in a 300-year-old converted stagecoach inn. Romance can go with dazzle, too, like at high-rise luxury hotels in places like Portland ME, Boston MA, and Providence RI, some with rooftop restaurants or pools. In winter, farmers offer horse-drawn carriage rides (or even snowmobile or dog sled rides for the hearty). Romantic dining, from a café in some city’s Little Italy to a restaurant alongside a sweet village green, is everywhere.

Got Kids?

Children’s fun is everywhere. Would your children love to ski or snowboard? Poke through granite caves alongside a churning ravine? Ride river rapids or take a zip line dive down a mountain? Play and swim at a sandy ocean beach or a mountain lake? Take a cruise off the Maine coast on a classic windjammer? Maybe visit the olden times at a living history museum like Old Sturbridge Village or Mystic Seaport? Indoors, children’s museums and science museums are found almost everywhere, two of the best aquariums anywhere are in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Dining

New England’s traditional foods range from Maine lobsters and blueberries to Boston baked beans and Vermont cheese and maple syrup. In this region book-ended by the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and Vermont’s Lake Champlain, nearly every eatery serves a fine platter of seafood. Do you love friendly, down-home diners? New England has them.

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

People have their favorite New England seasons, but it can be hard to choose the single best. The sugar maples of the New England mountains burst into brilliant color in fall, with Columbus Day as the usual epicenter of the show. All through the season, smart travelers plan a self-guided foliage drive. Winter brings snow sports of all kinds to the mountain regions, where the ski areas rank up with the best ski spots across the nation. Summer is a time for beaches – from the sandy stretches of Cape Cod to the fresh waters of tree-lined inland lakes and swimming holes.

Cruising: Small Vessels, Big Scenery

New England is loved for its waterways, most famously for its waterfront along the Atlantic Ocean, but also the historic Lake Champlain, the mountain-ringed lakes of New Hampshire, the fly-fishing and rafting resource of the Housatonic River, and the many beautiful bays. Maine’s famous windjammers offer cruises, as do boat pilots on Lake Winnipesaukee. Many cruises offer specialty events like sunset views or wine tasting, or a chance to watch lobstermen pull in their catch. Essex, Connecticut, offers a combined land-and-water adventure on am antique train followed by a river paddleboat.

Museums and Shopping

She loves museums; he loves to shop. Let’s start with Boston, MA’s fabulous arts, history, and science museums. Two favorites are the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for art and a medieval courtyard and the USS Constitution Museum, with “Old Ironsides” docked nearby. Shopping is grand at Newbury Street and the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace. It’s not fair, though, to focus on a single city. Art and history and science museums are plentiful and fascinating in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Colonial and Revolutionary History

You can find stories of the creation of America almost everywhere, along with tales of the region’s seafaring history. Boston, MA has the Freedom Trail among stores, churches and houses where the Revolution of 1776 was planned. The Industrial Revolution was founded at Slater Mill in Rhode Island, when a Brit smuggled plans for a water-powered mill out of England. Living history museums include Plimoth Patuxet. The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, ME, is one of several that tell the histories of Native peoples.

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