New England

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The best guide to New England, updated every year
Where to cast a line, pitch a tent, ski, hike, and bike
Scenic coastal and mountain drives, plus walking tours of charming villages and historic cities like Boston and Newport
Savvy shopping--from country crafts to fine antiques shops, from designer boutiques to discount outlets

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Grand resorts, charming inns, motels, and bargain B&Bs
Posh restaurants and cozy cafs, steak houses and fish houses, country kitchens, bistros, and lobster pounds

Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

47 pages of maps, 23 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts and smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essays, further reading, and videos to watch
Complete index
Covers Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont