| New England is a beautiful area of the world any time | | | | Places to visit while visiting the Connecticut Shoreline |
| of the year. New England refers to the northeastern | | | | include: |
| states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, | | | | - Hammonasset State Park, is a preferred resort |
| Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Travel | | | | area because of its fine sandy beaches and |
| around this area can be done by bus, car, train, plane, | | | | somewhat warm water. |
| seaplane or ship. | | | | - Wineries and vineyards. There are over a dozen in |
| New England Travel Guide: Boston Area | | | | Connecticut alone with many of them along the |
| Boston is considered the cosmopolitan "capital" of | | | | shoreline. Thanks to geography (moderating influence |
| New England. With such a rich cultural history, Boston | | | | on the climate by Long Island Sound) the grapes love |
| is certainly a great vacation spot as it has much to | | | | this area. |
| offer the entire family. However, because of the | | | | - Connecticut River is dotted with charming, historical |
| way Boston is laid out, it can be tricky maneuvering it | | | | towns. Many of them are wealthy towns due to |
| by car, and it is easy to get lost on foot. The South | | | | shipbuilding ventures in the 1700's and 1800's. |
| Station Transportation Center is the ideal place for | | | | - Mystic Seaport is a place for kids and adults alike. |
| tourists to start. This terminal includes the MBTA | | | | Horse-drawn carriage rides, climbing aboard sailing |
| subway station, which includes not only subways but | | | | vessels, as well as boat rides along the Mystic River. |
| buses as well. South station houses the Commuter | | | | New England Travel Guide: Getting in Touch with |
| Rail and intercity Amtrak trains. The Bus Station | | | | Nature in Vermont |
| resides within South Station and handles interstate | | | | Vermont is the perfect area for all sorts of outdoor |
| and regional buses. | | | | activities: hiking, biking, skiing and camping. Where |
| Some of the places to visit while in Boston include: | | | | should you go when visiting Vermont? Try Montpelier, |
| - Boston Common which is Boston's Central Park and | | | | Middlebury, Northeast Kingdom and Plymouth, just to |
| is the center of Boston. | | | | name a few. |
| - Beacon Hill is quaint and charming with its 18th | | | | - Visit in the spring, or "Mud time" when Vermonters |
| century and 19th century houses on narrow, | | | | take collect sap from maple trees and turn it into |
| colonial-days like streets | | | | maple syrup. This is a fun, environmentally friendly |
| - The Charles River Esplanade - an area along the | | | | activity for everyone in the family. |
| Charles River where The Hatch Memorial is the site | | | | - Killington is one of the finest spots for skiing. Even |
| for open air concerts. | | | | with its long winter season, Killington is well noted for |
| - Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market is a | | | | its snow production and grooming. |
| historic and well known area featuring all sorts of | | | | - If you're looking for a taste of Europe, Stowe is |
| shops, taverns and food vendors. | | | | the place. The home of Vermont's tallest mountain, |
| New England Travel Guide: Connecticut | | | | the town has rolling emerald hills, steep slopes and |
| The Shoreline in Connecticut reaches between the | | | | windy roads. |
| well-to-do neighborhood of Greenwich to New Haven, | | | | There are many interesting and historical towns and |
| a much different city than Greenwich in that it is | | | | cities to enjoy in the New England area. While each |
| more a town of based on industry and business. Due | | | | state might just be a little bit different, they all share |
| to the frequency of train travel, these neighborhoods | | | | the same great New England qualities: clean air, |
| are considered suburbs of New York City. | | | | healthy living and beautiful scenery. |