DRIVING TOURS

New England’s glorious northern coast: Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine What did New England look like 300 years ago? New Englanders still live in houses built in Colonial times, while parks preserve the unspoiled wilderness. And in between is everything from art galleries to shopping.	Southern New England’s Maritime Heritage: Connecticut to Massachusetts Discover the romance of sail. New England’s maritime heritage is America’s maritime heritage, from early merchant vessels and men o’ war to whaling ships and sleek yachts. Welcome aboard!
New England`s Majestic Mountains: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont The rugged beauty of northern New England never fails to impress, from the endless forests of Maine and the grandeur of New Hampshire’s White Mountains to the rolling Green Mountains of Vermont. Don’t forget your camera.	New England History and Heritage: Birthplace of America New England was the birthplace of a new nation. See where battles were fought for independence, for democracy and for freedom of speech. Experience day-to-day life in the colonies that became the United States of America.
Northern New England for Families When it comes to family vacations, nowhere in the USA can match New England`s mix of fun and wildlife, living history and sporting tradition. Come face-to-face with eagles, falcons and moose, than take on the man-made thrills of twisting coasters and giant skywheels. And eat the best ice cream on the planet: New Englanders consume more than any other region of the USA. Buy a cone and find out why!	Southern New England for Families From hi-tech thrill rides and water parks to living history museums and zoos, experiences for kids and families in Southern New England never end. Where else can you explore the mysteries of the deep, come face-to-face with beluga whales and sea lions and get to know the brave adventurers who settled this corner of America?
New England as Seen on the Silver Screen Much of New England looks familiar, thanks to movies and television. From ‘Jaws’ and ‘The Perfect Storm’ to ‘Ally McBeal’ and ‘Cheers’, New England provides the backdrop to every emotion, from tears and laughter to the occasional scream!	New England Village Gems In New England, as in Old England, you can find hidden gems around every corner and down every lane in all six picture-pretty states. All you have to do is get off the main road and follow these clues.
New England Scenic Drives Whether you hug the rugged coastline, swoop through wooded hills or meander past farms and meadowlands, you`ll find these New England scenic drives a joy, complete with historic villages, enticing antiques and crafts shops and cheerful county inns.	New England for Grown Ups For all its beauty and history, New England is also highly sophisticated, a place to have fun - and lots of it. From glamorous casinos and gourmet restaurants to grand hotels and America`s finest shopping, New England is perfect for a grown-up getaway.
New England’s Food, Glorious Food Explore the culinary treats of New England. Think of blueberries, cranberries, lobster, clams, oysters, swordfish, bluefish, and cod. Then have a beer from the many microbreweries, topped off with a homemade ice cream cone!

DRIVING TOURS

New England is made for touring. With so much history, this is a part of the world with so much to see: neatly preserved towns and fishing ports, small museums and natural beauty. As in Europe, there is an excuse to stop every few miles. And driving is still fun.

Think of quiet byways that meander through ever-changing countryside, dotted with Colonial villages. Think of roads that sweep through mountain passes, where breathtaking views open up at every bend. Think of panoramic routes along water: ponds and lakes, rivers and the sea. But getting around New England is also easy, thanks to the broad, fast highways that allow you to get from one state to the next.

Choose from eleven themed drives, from maritime history to the mountains, from family fun to food, from places that you have seen in the movies to pretty villages. Or just mix and match.