Escape To New England

Need to just get away to someplace new? Whether you’re looking for exciting, affordable family vacations or luxurious, romantic vacation getaways, New England is one of the loveliest places in the U.S. to vacation. The autumn foliage display is renowned, and winter skiing rivals any found in the Rockies or Sierras. In fact, year-round opportunities for fun and relaxation abound.

One wonderful option is to vacation in one of the towns and villages first settled two hundred or more years ago in the northern New England states of New Hampshire (the Granite State) and Vermont (the Green Mountain State). The breathtaking scenery, friendly people and historical buildings create an atmosphere that is comfortable and welcoming.

Many of these villages provide in one location a wide variety of active outdoor recreational opportunities for family vacations year-round: downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice-skating in the winter; fishing, swimming, golf, hiking and boating in spring through fall. With so many choices, families can experience a vacation that is both affordable and filled with something for every member of the family to enjoy. And couples will enjoy meandering along lakesides and through forest trails before returning for a delicious dinner at one of the fine restaurants offering diners fresh local dishes and gourmet cuisine.

You may prefer a lakeside setting like that of Hollis, New Hampshire. Or perhaps you’re looking for the grandeur of Stowe’s setting, at the foot of Vermont’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield. Whichever you prefer, you’ll also have your choice of up-to-date accommodations for family fun or for romance in these charming towns. There are many bed and breakfasts, hotels, historic inns and motels to choose from in northern New England. Whether you’re looking for cabins at Silver Lake, New Hampshire or hotels in Stowe Vermont, you’ll discover how reasonable your romantic getaway or family vacation can be—and how much it can include.