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Globe writers share their adventures from around New England.
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Busy little place near a great lake
If you haven’t been to Meredith, N.H. on Lake Winnipesaukee since the days when you were a child vacationing with your parents you may not recognize the place. |
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Vermont
Winooski, Vt.
A recent downtown revitalization project has given a boost to Winooski, a former mill town neighboring Burlington that has become a popular destination for dining, art, and outdoor recreation.
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Truro
Most visitors to Cape Cod breeze through Truro without a second look. But break off a bit earlier for this quiet enclave, and you will find miles of pristine beaches, the Cape’s oldest lighthouse, a winery, and gourmet ice cream shops. |
Maine
Kennebunk, Maine
Miles of scenic shoreline at Goose Rocks and Gooch’s beaches might be the chief attraction to Kennebunkport throughout the summer months.
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Lincoln, N.H.
Pack your fishing gear, explore glacial caves and miles of hiking trails, and toss back some local brews in this scenic village that sprang up around a lumber yard in the early 1900s. |
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Lincoln, R.I.
If most people have heard of Lincoln, they generally know it as home of the Twin River Casino, but this town just north of Providence offers much more than slots and virtual blackjack machines. connecticut
East Haddam, Conn.
The Connecticut River divides East Haddam and Haddam, and crossing that divide is one of the most charming elements of a visit to these neighboring towns. |
- New Britain, Conn.
Spend a little time in fair territory
They love baseball in this central Connecticut city. On summer evenings the Rock Cats, Double A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins , regularly pack the 6,000-seat stadium, where numerous mascots sign countless programs for children. - Sandwich
Camp, walk, see its history, ride a carousel
This Cape town has something for everyone: beaches for swimmers, marshes for kayakers, gardens for walkers, museums and galleries for browsers, and restaurants for every type of diner. - Bennington, Vt.
More than the monument
Famous for lending its name to the Battle of Bennington, a Revolutionary War engagement that actually was fought several miles away in New York state, the town at first glance can seem caught between two worlds. - York, Maine
Sand, surf, and history lessons in York, Maine
Dip into history in York, a southern Maine town comprising of four villages: the residential York Harbor, the historical York Village, the sandy York Beach, and the semirural Cape Neddick. - Concord, N.H.
Capital expenditure
Many who think they know the state capital of New Hampshire because they have zipped through it on Interstate 93 and caught a glimpse of the State House’s golden dome don’t know what they are missing. - Woodstock, Conn.
The perfect cure for congestion
Beyond Woodstock's natural beauty, visitors will find elegant and historic inns, fine dining, and plenty to do, all at a comfortable, leisurely pace. - Camping
Pitch your tent and smell the pines
This time of year one great possibility for a quick, inexpensive getaway is camping, and there are a variety of options in the region for all levels of outdoor adventurers — from those who want to disappear into the wilderness, to those who get panicky without a power outlet and little Wi-Fi. - St. Johnsbury, Vt.
A jewel in the Northeast Kingdom
This town of about 7,500 residents, serves as the commercial center of the Northeast Kingdom and was named one of the nation’s best outdoor adventure towns by National Geographic Adventure in 2006. - Greenfield
Waking up out west
Located in the state’s most rural county, Greenfield is starting to wipe the sleep from its eyes. In the last year, an espresso bar, wood-fired pizzeria, and music hall have opened along the once-dormant Main Street and Bank Row. - Putnam, Conn.
Enjoy the works in old mill town
This mill town has moved nicely into the 21st century, with award-winning restaurants, free downtown parking, and trendy galleries along with impressive antiques markets. - Gorham, N.H.
Spring awakening
Budget-conscious travelers know that Gorham, N.H. often has better lodging and restaurant prices than does North Conway to the south, while offering the same closeness to outdoor attractions. - Pawtucket, R.I.
Try a little working class
Pawtucket may live in the shadow of Providence, Rhode Island's capital city, but this smaller, proudly working-class city boasts its own attributes. - Ludlow, Vt.
All downhill from here
New England skiers know Ludlow as the home to Okemo Mountain Resort, the family-friendly ski area with impeccably groomed runs. - Camden, Maine
In preseason form
The sign you see posted all around this seaside town will soon be gone. “See you in the spring!’’ is about to expire as Camden’s signature attractions come back in force. - Storrs, Conn.
A lot of academic freedom
Besides hosting some 25,000 students, the University of Connecticut has several attractions that will interest the entire family. - Portsmouth, R.I.
In the country, with shorelines
Leave the opulence and bustle of Newport behind, pass a line of strip malls, and enter Portsmouth, with its long fields that stretch to the water’s edge. - Bangor, Maine
Used to being a capital
Just a few blocks from the banks of the Penobscot River, a gigantic statue of Paul Bunyan welcomes visitors to what was the lumber capital of the world in the 1850s. - Boston
Big-city romance
Don't think of the Hub when searching for a romantic getaway? It may be time for you to think again. - Block Island, R.I.
Beachy byways best explored on foot or bike
Block Island lies an hour south of Point Judith via ferry, but it may as well be another continent. - Bourne
Summer serenity . . . on the Cape?
You want Cape Cod without the crowds and oppressive traffic. Impossible? Not in Bourne.
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