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Jan 24, 2025 • 15 min read
New England is home to acres of preserved natural beauty, dotted with small towns. The region steeped in history but it is also home to a modern, vibrant LGBTIQ+ nightlife scene. Hundreds of miles of trails lace through New England’s forests, up the spines of its mountains and along its shorelines.
You can set your sights on an epic traverse, like the Appalachian Trail or Vermont’s Long Trail, or pack in a few day hikes amid other adventures. Covering many beautiful miles throughout the New England states – Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine – the beaches of New England are also as varied as they come.
From fishing to surfing and shopping, there are plenty of things to do in New England, whether you’re visiting for a day trip or a week.
Cadillac Mountain is Acadia National Park’s crown jewel. The summit is touted as the first place in the United States to see the sunrise each day, so expect company if a summit at sunrise is your goal. The trailhead is located about 3 miles southwest of central Bar Harbor (and about 3.5 miles south of Hulls Cove Visitor Center). From the trailhead, it’s a moderate 2.2-mile (one-way) climb to the summit, with fine views of Eagle Lake off to the west on the way up. For panoramic views of Frenchman Bay, walk the paved 0.5-mile Cadillac Mountain Summit Loop. It’s also possible to reach the summit of Cadillac Mountain by car.
Planning tip: Book ahead if you decide to drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain; you’ll need to make vehicle reservations at recreation.gov.
It’s not for everyone and you must be properly prepared, but this exhilarating hike to Mt Washington’s summit is one for the bucket list. At 4.2 miles one way, the Tuckerman Ravine Trail is the shortest option to Mt Washington’s summit. But don’t let the low mileage fool you. It’s a steep and rocky climb that can flip from fun to possibly fatal very quickly due to rapid changes in the weather, particularly above the tree line.
The trail begins at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, then climbs through the White Mountain National Forest beside the pretty Cutler River, crossing it twice. From the Mt Washington State Park observation deck atop the mountain, views can stretch 130 miles.
Planning tip: If you attempt to hike to the summit, pack warm, windproof clothes and shoes, even in summer. Always consult with Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) hut personnel about current conditions and turn back if the weather changes for the worse.
Weaving along the base of the Green Mountains through the rural heart of Vermont, Route 100 is one of New England’s quintessential road trips. Passing through Wilmington, Weston, Ludlow, Rochester and Warren, the route rambles
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Nestled beneath the Grand Tetons in one of Jackson Hole, Wyoming's most expensive neighborhoods, PGA pros tee up at one of the most celebrated golf courses in the US, ranking no. 1 in Golf Digest's best in Wyoming and earning a spot on the top 100 US courses in 2023 and 2024.