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for whale watching, wildlife tours and some Maine Lobster.
It’s also the gateway to the beautiful Acadia National Park that is galvanised by fall’s arrival. Taking a scenic 27-mile drive around the park loop road is a great way to absorb its highlights.
Amazing views from Cadillac Mountain, the lookout is the highest point on the Eastern Seaboard are perfect to witness the sunrise.
Leaving Maine, head west into the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the famous Mount Washington. North Conway is a good place to stay and shopping tip - New Hampshire is a tax-free state with great factory outlets.
The Mount Washington Auto Road, located on the scenic Route 16 is America’s first manmade attraction, providing a stunning journey to the mountain summit, where the foliage is exceptional. You can self-drive or take guided trips, passing through four distinct climate zones, enjoying panoramic
in America” and for a treat the Woodstock Inn and Resort offers authentic Vermont style and service.
The crescent-shaped peninsula of Cape Cod has a timeless appeal. Each town has a distinct personality, the biggest, Hyannis, is home to the Kennedy clan. From here, catch the ferry for day trips to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, both with excellent beaches and attractions.
Often lumped together, they are surprisingly different, the larger Martha’s Vineyard
views on the ascent.
The Mount Washington Cog Railway,
the world’s first of its kind, has been thrilling passengers with its dramatic climb for more than 150 years. With an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest in the world.
A visit to Cape Cod is not complete without checking out Provincetown
has six distinct towns, and its rural parts feel like Vermont, whereas the port towns are more akin to New England’s harbour communities.
The entire island of Nantucket is
a historic district composed of one main town of the same name and a couple of outlying beachy villages. The cobblestone streets and buildings look
Further west is Vermont, home to
the picturesque village of Stowe and
its characteristic white churches with their dominant steeples. You can head from here out to Mt Mansfield, the state’s highest peak, to do some “leaf peeping”.
Vermont is also home to the village of Woodstock, named the “prettiest small town
as they did 150 years ago.
Along from Hyannis are Dennis, Yarmouth,
Brewster, Harwich, and set on Cape Cod’s elbow is Chatham, a slice of classic New England with a picturesque lighthouse and bandstand on the village green for concerts.
A visit to Cape Cod is not complete without
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