Landing site of the Pilgrims and powder keg for the American Revolution, New England has a significant past that has left a historical legacy across all six of its states. But there’s much more to present-day New England than its seismic past. Our specialists spend a lot of time each year exploring the region, which is as rich in experiences as it is small in proportions, so they can help you plan your New England vacation.
Driving is an easy way of getting around and, en route, you start to appreciate the different personalities of New England’s six constituent states. Land-locked Vermont boasts white clapboard churches and red-barn dairy farms. Lashed by the Atlantic, Maine feels wilder and conjures the landscapes of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. New Hampshire, which only brushes the coast, features lakes and the White Mountains National Forest. Massachusetts has progressive Boston at its heart, and adjoining Rhode Island and Connecticut respectively lay claim to Gilded Age Newport and Yale University.
Wherever your journey takes you, our New England specialists will meticulously plan it around your tastes and interests.
Suggested New England tour
This sample tour will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in New England, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your tour will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
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- 100% tailor-made tours
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit New England, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to New England, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest Government of Canada travel advice.
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New England in pictures
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![Acorn Street, Boston]()
Acorn Street, Boston -
![Humpback whale off Cape Cod, New England]()
Humpback whale off Cape Cod -
![Coastal lighthouse in Maine]()
Lighthouse, Maine -
![Lobster Floats, Maine]()
Lobster floats, Maine -
![Provincetown, New England]()
Provincetown -
![Red Barn, Vermont]()
Red barn, Vermont -
![Seafood sign in Nantucket]()
Seafood sign, Nantucket -
![White Mountains, New Hampshire]()
White Mountains, New Hampshire
Our expert guides to traveling in New England
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to New England. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate New England at its best.
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New England highlights guide ![Rivers in New England]()
New England highlights guide
New England highlights guide
New England has beautiful scenery and a shoreline dotted with lighthouses and clapboard houses. The surrounding waters offer you the opportunity to spot whales and the pleasant roads mean it's particularly well suited to self-drive trips.
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Touring New England in fall ![New England Fall colours]()
Touring New England in fall
Touring New England in fall
Fall unfurls across New England like a patchwork quilt of scarlet, ochre, russet and gold. Specialist Alice suggests a route that will let you take in the region’s sleepy shore towns, granite mountains, clapboard villages and, of course, the vibrant foliage.
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Self-drive vacations in New England ![A New England lighthouse]()
Self-drive vacations in New England
Self-drive vacations in New England
One-time resident Dawn suggests a self-drive route through New England. It allows you to take in the cobbled streets of Boston, the rocky Maine coast, the White Mountains, Vermont’s winding country lanes and the sandy shores of Cape Cod.
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Where to go in the US ![Yosemite National Park]()
Where to go in the US
Where to go in the US
The US is so huge that it can be hard to narrow down your options when you’re planning a trip. We’ve drawn up a guide to helping you decide which regions to visit, depending on your individual interests.
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Insider's guide to Boston ![Boston skyline]()
Insider's guide to Boston
Insider's guide to Boston
Boston offers a host of historical sites and cultural institutions, including the Revolutionary War history of the Freedom Trail and the ivied halls of Harvard University. But its cobblestone streets are compact and walkable, making it one of America’s most accessible cities.
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Lobster rolls to mooncakes — eating in the United States ![Shrimp Po Boy, New Orleans]()
Lobster rolls to mooncakes — eating in the United States
Lobster rolls to mooncakes — eating in the United States
The fastest way to a country’s heart is through your stomach. Our specialists suggest the best ways to discover regional specialties across the United States, from creole cuisine in New Orleans to a lobster roll on Cape Cod.
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