New England has four distinct seasons, each with its own character, each with its own appeal. This makes New England a true all-year-round destination for tourists.
Holidays in New England – all year round
Go in winter for snow and crisp sunny days, for skiing and snowboarding in the mountains, city breaks with great shopping, theatre and museums. To celebrate the end of winter, check out the maple sugar festivals, followed by daffodil festivals, dogwood and lilacs.
Since New England is on the same latitude as Rome, springs are warm – and summers are plain hot. Hit the beaches from Connecticut to Maine; cool off on lakes and in forests. Go sailing, canoeing and fishing. Go camping, stay in a log cabin and picnic at an outdoor concert.
New England’s fall foliage
In autumn, the warm days and crisp nights help the leaves change from green to a tapestry of breathtaking colours, ranging from raging reds through to delicate yellows. The weather is perfect for hiking, biking or a classic fly-drive holiday along back roads, where farm stands are piled high with crunchy apples, corn on the cob and orange pumpkins.
Nothing matches New England in the fall – you have to see the kaleidoscope of colours to believe it. Although the leaves change colour in sequence, from north (late September) to south (late October), each state has its special corners. Then there are the bright orange pumpkins in the fields and on doorsteps, as well as the deep scarlet cranberry bogs near the coast.
