Trip itinerary from New York to New England

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This route combines visits to large and interesting cities like New York and Boston, along with visits to Vermont and New Hampshire—charming, peaceful, and diverse states that provide a contrast to the big cities. The best time to travel this route is from late May to late October. The area is especially popular in the fall due to the spectacular autumn foliage colors.

Route map: The Best of New England (18)

Route map from New York to New England

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Destinations along the route

Destination		Days of stay
New York		3-6
Albany		1
Lake George		1-2
Vermont		2-3
New Hampshire		2-3
Boston		1-3
Mystic		1

Total: 11-18 days.

Route length: 1400 km. Total driving time without stops: approx. 17 hours.

Recommended destinations, accommodations, and articles for each destination on the route:

Each destination has a link to my detailed article about it with pictures, attractions, and important tourist information.

New York

New York is a central destination for most travelers in the USA, and therefore I have written many articles on various topics about this city; a list of the articles is provided below.

New York is the business, entertainment, and advertising capital of the USA and also the largest city in the USA. It is a vibrant and diverse city with many entertainment, travel, food options and more.

♥ Recommended hotels in New York

Articles: ◄The Comprehensive Guide for the Traveler in New York ◄Fascinating Guided Tours in Manhattan ◄Theater and Entertainment Shows in New York

◄Sports in New York ◄New York for Families ◄Shopping in New York ◄Destinations, Viewpoints, and Attractions for the Traveler in New York

◄Museums in New York ◄Parks and Zoos in New York ◄Restaurants in New York ◄New York - General Information for the Traveler

New York Skyscrapers

Booking tours and trips from GetYourGuide.com:

Albany Albany

The capital of New York State, Albany, has a modern and impressive government building center that contrasts with the picturesque surroundings of the Hudson River. The city is considered a cultural center with museums, theaters, and historic buildings.

♥ Recommended hotels in Albany

Article: ◄A trip in New York State from Manhattan to Niagara Falls

Albany

Lake George

The town of Lake George is located at the southern end of the long Lake George in New York State. The town serves as a popular resort in the summer; you can go boating, explore the cute town center around the lake by foot or bicycle, and more. You can swim in the lake at organized beaches. The area is rich with wineries, breweries, and distilleries that can be visited for tastings.

Recommended hotels in Lake George

Article: ◄Travel itinerary from Manhattan to New England

Vermont Vermont

Vermont is known for its landscapes and especially for the amazing foliage in the fall. In the summer, it is an attractive destination for nature trips and active mountain vacations. Vermont is also a popular destination for ski vacations. In Vermont, there is an impressive selection of factories where you can tour: ice cream, cheese, maple, cider, and more.

♥ Recommended hotels in Vermont (Stowe)

Article: ◄Travel itinerary from Manhattan to New England

Autumn colors in Vermont

New Hampshire (The White Mountains)

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a popular destination for nature trips in mountains and lakes. It is recommended to travel to Mt. Washington, Franconia Notch State Park with its various cable cars and scenic roads, and the Lost River. New Hampshire is also known for its spectacular autumn foliage colors.

For shopping enthusiasts, it is highly recommended to concentrate your shopping in New Hampshire. This is one of the few states in the USA where there is no state tax, making it worthwhile to shop there, and it features a wide variety of large stores, shopping centers, and factory outlet centers.

Article: ◄ Travel itinerary from Manhattan to New England

Boston

Boston is the largest of the New England cities and is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in the Eastern USA. Boston has a charming blend of old and new, thanks to the city's glorious history on one hand and the abundance of prestigious universities on the other, which attract many students and young people to the city.

♥ Recommended hotels in Boston

Articles: ◄ Guided Tours and Attractions in Boston and its Surroundings ◄Destinations and Attractions on a trip from Boston to New York

Boston The Capitol in Boston

Mystic and the city of Newport

Newport is located in the smallest state in the USA: Rhode Island. It is a beautiful city located on a peninsula, entirely surrounded by water, with yacht harbors, beautiful beaches, and cliffs. Newport is known for its many magnificent mansions.

Mystic, a pleasant harbor town centuries old, became famous thanks to the movie "Mystic Pizza" starring Julia Roberts and became a popular tourist destination. It has a recommended open maritime museum and an aquarium.

Article: ◄ Destinations and Attractions on a trip from Boston to New York

Castle in Newport and the Pizzeria in Mystic