Great Escapes New England: Weekend Getaways, Nature Hideaways, Day Trips, Easy Planning, Best Places to Visit

Over 25 day trips and weekend getaways throughout New England, including escapes to nearby beaches, islands, picturesque villages, mountains, and urban getaways.

There’s a lot to see and do in New England, and its modest size allows for a spectacular number of diverse short trips, all within an easy drive of Boston, MA, Portland, ME, and Providence, RI. Whether you crave mountains or beaches, the best seafood or the best museums, solitude or boisterous fun, you’ll find it all in this guide. With 25 detailed itineraries, where will you go first? Restaurant and lodging recommendations and essential local contact info―it’s all you need to enjoy many great escapes. 60 black-and-white photos

Felicity Long has been in love with New England since her days as a college student in Vermont. She is an award-winning journalist and editor and a contributing editor at Travel Weekly. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children.