Explore New England’s Best Fall Regions | Autumn Adventures

The way to enjoy the fall

Now with summer gone, and most people busy with their work or studies, those of you planning holidays will have dates of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day in mind, which are public holidays. If you look forward to this season, you will be looking to stay chilled in summer and warm in the winter, avoiding the extremes of the temperatures these seasons come with. As for choosing the New England states for your break, there are the mountains, the national parks with water bodies like the Atlantic Sea at the coast, and the various rivers flowing through these. Here we suggest what you can get involved in the 6 states that form New England in the fall.

Fall in love with Connecticut

This small state in the south of New England is next to Long Island Sound, an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean. There are major cities like the capital Hartford where you can learn about the history of the state at the various museums. There are small towns where you can enjoy a quiet break, some next to the beaches, and then there is the countryside where you will meet people who live in tandem with nature. There is the Connecticut River offering you walks along its trails or you can catch boat rides to enjoy the views around it of greenery and settlements. There are a few small towns where you will be able to see century-old churches and inns from the colonial days.

Enter the drawing that Maine is

This state is the northernmost and the largest in New England next to the Gulf of Maine on the east coast. Acadia National Park is the main attraction here with hiking in the mountains, biking through forested areas, or watching the whales on a boat trip. You can hire a cab or rent a vehicle if you are comfortable driving to explore various parts of this generally green territory. You can go to the shoreline with rocky edges and you will be able to find old lighthouses here. There are quite a few lakes here to try your kayaking skills and you can rent accommodations next to them to enjoy the views for as long as you may want to.

The mix of urban and rural in Massachusetts

Boston is the largest and the most popular city in New England, apart from being the capital of Massachusetts, where you can enjoy a city break looking at the skyline and walking through its historic parts. If you love nature you should come to the Berkshires to walk along the rivers watching the trees lined up on their banks. There are mountains to be hiked here along with the largest waterfall in the state. Cape Cod along the coast is known to attract a regular flow of tourists even after summer who come to watch cranberries getting harvested and to try the fresh seafood. Then there is the Sturbridge village, a large living history museum to see the lifestyle of people of settlers who made this region their home.

The Granite in New Hampshire

Like the other states in New England, you will find mountains, some with granites, lakes, forests and a small part of the state is next to the Gulf of Maine with Portsmouth the major city there offering you a plethora of water activities even in the fall. The White Mountains are among the most popular for rock climbing in the entire country. There is the Kancamagus Highway passing through these allowing you good natural views all around you to bring your soul to rest. You will find small towns on the way, where you can walk thinking of the past and take a break at the cafes. There are lakes next to the mountains allowing you good photo opportunities for your new conquest. Then there is the Great North Woods to watch wildlife in their natural habitat.

Finding the island in Rhode Island

This is the smallest state in the US but still with a lot to offer to fall tourists. A large part of its borders are on the east coast and a few large islands are part of its territory. The seaside here has good views to offer all year round, with rocks on secluded beaches and small settlements in other parts. You can go surfing here or try your hands at fishing. The towns of this state are known for different festivals in this season, with some based on the harvest season while others are about food and wines. The cooler temperatures will make your farm and orchard trips even more enjoyable.

Get charmed in Vermont

Most visitors who come back to this only landlocked state in New England for their breaks will be looking to get away from all that is part of their urban life. You can easily find accommodations in the small towns to have some quiet time and there are good eateries that will serve you items prepared from the produce of the farms nearby. The local cuisine will give you something different to taste and you can pay a visit to one of the breweries to see how your favorite drink is produced. You will find a few covered bridges here, a rare view with rivers under you and mountains above you. You can also pay a visit to the Lincoln family home, to see the architecture with the lifestyle of the days when Abraham Lincoln was the president.

Conclusion

Every state in New England tries to outdo each other in terms of what they have to offer to the fall tourists. Here we have listed some destinations and activities that you can join, to guide you as you plan your break here.