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Your New England
autumn trip planning guide
The best New England fall
foliage destinations
 by Eric H.
The moral of this story is to
not put all your fall foliage leaves in one basket.
Without a doubt, the best approach
to viewing New England fall foliage is to consider the journey
as important as the ultimate destination. Even the least-known
places in New England are capable of having brilliant colors
as it is well-known in scientific circles that fall foliage is
not exclusive to New England vacation and resort communities.
That's not to say you should
be joyfully leaf peeping in areas of urban blight, but many times,
those stops along the way turn out to be the most memorable places.
The key is to keep your eyes open for the length of the trip,
as New England demands your full undivided attention when it
comes to travel surprises.
Keep in mind that peak New England
foliage season varies from year to year. Generally, peak season
for most of New England occurs from mid to late October, but
can peak earlier in the northern sectors ( parts of Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont). It's best to contact local tourism offices
or chambers of commerce to find out about their peak season.
Here are some top New England
fall foliage picks -- popular and less known areas, but all nice:
New
Hampshire offers "mountains" of colorful foliage
New Hampshire sports some of the best fall foliage
in the United States, especially the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway,
in the thick of the White Mountain National Forest and
designated by the National Forest Service as a Scenic Byway.
It always seemed like parents had to travel the Kancamagus Highway
to find good foliage, just the way Howard Johnson's had to be
the only place to eat when traveling down on highways. While
Howard Johnson's restaurants were sub par, the Kancamagus Highway
always delivered the goods, and still does today: an endless
array of colors, some not seen in any civilized society. Spanning
from Lincoln to North Conway, the Kancamagus is indeed a candy
land of foliage, generally regarded as the premier New England
fall foliage destination.
White Mountain National Forest, with its dramatic, rocky mountains,
ponds, streams, hiking trails and a plethora of motels, inns,
restaurants and tourist attractions, is a mix of some of the
northeast's best scenery and the occasional cheesy commercial
tourist strips that comes with it. No matter how much development
has taken place in the Lincoln-Woodstock area, the sheer beauty
will always dominate. Mt. Washington is the highest mountain
in New England at nearly 6,288 ft. Mt. Washington can be driven
or hiked (always check the forecast when hiking at Mt. Washington
or other New England mountains; inclement weather conditions
can happen in a hurry). Mt. Washington is an amazing place to
enjoy the fall foliage.
The ever-evolving outlet shops
in North Conway are almost as annoying as the Donkey in
"Shrek," but the undeniably stunning location has people
coming back year after year. The view of Mount Washington and
the surrounding countryside from Main Street is priceless, especially
when the leaves begin to change. Despite commercial overgrowth,
Mother Nature still shines in North Conway perhaps at its peak
in the White Mountains autumn.
Welsh and Dickey Mountain in nearby Waterville Valley is
a great place to hike. The 4.5 miles of hiking is a tad difficult,
but certainly worth the effort in terms of viewing the brilliant
foliage within the White Mountain National Forest.
The Hollis-to-Keene sector
of southwest New Hampshire lends beautiful fall foliage to New
England. Perhaps the most unassuming part of New Hampshire, this
region does not boast, overwhelm or act flamboyant in any way.
Hollis may just be the most pleasant town in New England,
with beautiful Silver Lake State Park, wide-open farms with farms
stands and downtown from another era with a general store and
lots of nice, old homes.
Nearby in densely-forested Mason,
N.H., is Parker's Maple Barn, a classic fall foliage
dining destination. The maple barn is actually an authentic 1800s
dairy barn and silo. Inside, the antique cow stanchions integrated
into handmade wooden tables and antique farm items hanging on
the walls create an instant time warp atmosphere set to dim lighting,
bright service, and absolutely electrifying comfort food. For
those interested in breakfast, the Parker's Special ($10.95)
is the acknowledged standard with two eggs, two pancakes (or
one French toast), two bacon strip, two sausages and ham or ham
hash in place of all meats , home fries and toast. Particularly
delicious are the pumpkin pancakes, as far away from artificially
flavored as could be.Without a doubt, the best lunch item (it's
actually a dinner portion) is the sumptuous maple ribs ($12.95).
Why haven't other restaurants thought of this concoction? A half-rack
of these gems goes in a hurry as its succulent quality demands
for rapid eating.
Peterborough is a quiet arts community with a small
downtown with great foliage beyond the modest selections of local
stores. The Peterborough Diner makes for a nice breakfast
or lunch, with a hill of brilliant foliage behind it. Keene
is a sweet "college town" with an appealing and wide
Main Street, an old-time movie theater, nice parks, a golf course,
plenty of services, really pleasant neighborhoods and proximity
to the scenic Mount Monadnock area and Vermont's Green Mountains.
It's a vibrant city (population 22,000) that really feels like
a small town.
The aforementioned Mt. Monadnock,
minutes from Keene and Peterborough, is one of the most climbed
mountains in the United States. It's not too difficult a hike,
perfect for the family. The views from the top are what one would
expect in the fall -full of panoramic colors, accompanied by
a classic New England chill in the air.
Durham
is an underrated southeast New Hampshire fall foliage destination.
Home to the University of New Hampshire, Durham is an attractive
college town with a few blocks of small-town shops and restaurants.
It is the ultimate town to stroll, enjoy the fresh New Hampshire
air and enjoy the mix of foliage and UNH campus architecture.
Nearby is Portsmouth,
the former capital of New Hampshire and an eclectic, coastal
historic city. Locally
owned shops, great restaurants with a water view, narrow streets,
tree-lined streets with fine old homes and an overflow of eclectic
University of New Hampshire students make this section seem like
a miniature version of Boston. For starters, check out the historical
Strawbery Banke Museum, a 10-acre historic waterfront neighborhood,
with homes dating back to 1650. Although modern amenities beckon
around the corner in Market Square, Strawberry Banke takes you
out of the modern era and into another period of time.
Great restaurants
abound in Portsmouth. One favorite is the Stockpot, on
Bow Street, with its scenic indoor and outdoor waterfront dining,
a great lunch menu and some excellent light dinners. It is a
great place to take the family.
Vermont
goes beyond being the "Green State" in autumn
Northern Vermont's Stowe may
have great little shops, superb and diverse dining (The Shed,
in particular, is a great casual dining experience, that does
everything right), state-of-the art ski facilities and some of
the best lodging in New England, but what matters most is that
despite all the development, it still feels like a small, relaxed
village. Stowe is especially appealing during the foliage season
when the leaves turn brilliant colors. That special chill in
the air, the beautiful views of Mt. Mansfield -- the highest
elevation in the state -- and long and winding roads with farms
dotting the landscape make the foliage that much more special.
It is true that every community
in New England has foliage. It's just that foliage set to triple
deckers or commuting highway traffic don't give off the same
warm feeling as the spectacular North Country setting of Stowe.
As lifelong New Englanders, we've
never heard anyone say they didn't like Stowe. When the visitor
information people there say that their village forces you to
relax, it is actually public relations that lives up to the hype.
From a ride through the dramatic and rugged Jeffersonville Notch
to the marvelously scenic bike trail, Stowe is a scenic treasure,
sure to warm your senses no matter how cold the weather gets.
A wonderful place to stay in
Stowe is the Foxfire Inn, a well-maintained warm and loving
old home with very pleasant innkeepers, a crackling fireplace,
and beautiful dining and guest rooms, each with its own personality.
We stayed in a room with lovely antiques and furnishings (which
remained that way), a private bath, and a warm lamp chumming
up with the warm heater to keep us cozy and shielded from the
crisp, New England autumn air. The floors creaked and were crooked,
which is ultimately a good thing. You couldn't get that uniqueness
at a motor lodge!
The Foxfire also earns high marks
for its high caliber Southern and Northern Italian cuisine. It
is, on one hand, a romantic restaurant with its candle lit tables
and handsome hardwood floors, but, on the other hand, a family
would not seem our of place as there is a children's menu and
a staff that is very friendly towards the younger ones.
South of Stowe in Waterbury is
the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. They make cider the old-fashioned
way with a rack and cloth press built in the 1920s. Cider is
not the only attraction at this legendary attraction as a bakery
(including delicious homemade donuts), Green Mountain Coffee,
Vermont-made wines and a toy store are just a few of the thousands
of items found at this delightful roadside building.
There's nothing in the northeast
village of Waits River (southeast of Montpelier) except,
oddly enough, a river and a few old homes. Don't expect to go
here and do the "Hot, hot, hot" dance at a four star
resort specializing in drinks, loud over stressed people and
high prices. In Waits River, all one has is the stark beauty
of Vermont. All that is left is the remarkable foliage at one
of the northeast's most photographed and beloved village scenes.
For those not familiar to the
area, Weston, Vt., represents New England (and the Green
Mountain National Forest region) at its finest. A charming village
green with a gazebo gently tells you, "I am New England.
This is what you've been wanting to see your whole life."The
serene, green environs evokes a sweet dream, only this isn't
a dream. Weston is a Vermont masterpiece, filled with charmingly
quaint New England homes, and sunny streets filtered by pure
Green Mountain air. Many of us know of homes placed on the National
Register of Historic Places. In this case, the whole village
of Weston is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Everywhere you look is like a Norman Rockwell painting. Weston
may be a quiet town, but it does have a retail district. It's
called the Vermont Country Store, purveyors of Yankee bargains,
Vermont-made clothing and just about anything else under the
sun. This incredible trip back in time offers everything from
Vermont fudge to wool socks.So, after eating fudge in your new
wool socks, kick back and marvel at the unspoiled, quiet beauty
of this fabulous New England community. Whether a day trip or
a full fledged vacation, you'll leave wanting to come back to
this classic New England community.
Just outside the village is the
Weston Priory, high atop a hill at the edge of the beautiful
Green Mountain National Forest. A community of Benedictine Monks
live in this idyllic location, with a beautiful monastery. The
Priory combines the spirituality of the soul, outdoor masses,
and sunrise and sunset services. The Priory Web Site states that
"Men and women wishing to spend several days at the priory,
in the atmosphere of our monastic life, are most welcome"
Visit its accommodations
page for more information.
Route 9 in southern Vermont from
Brattleboro to Wilmington is what you'd expect
of Vermont -- green hills, green mountains, green grass, and
in the fall, foliage that goes well beyond green. The most striking
part of the itinerary is the 100-mile view from the Hogback
Mountain area. Here, you can see the striking Vermont country
skyline, plus areas of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut
and New York.
Brattleboro is a funky town with
loads on unique shops and people, and transplants trying to start
a new life after getting tired of New York City. Wilmington is
more traditional, the perfect place to stroll the quiet downtown,
drink apple cider and wonder what it would be like to live in
such a peaceful, small-town setting.
Route 100 starts in southern Vermont, and ends
at the Canadian Border featuring many great stops along the way,
including Wilmington, Weston, Londonderry, Plymouth,
Waitsfield, Ludlow and Stowe -- offering perhaps
the best consistent Vermont foliage in the northeast.
Revolutionary
foliage resides in Massachusetts
A popular fall foliage stretch
is Route 2, especially from Ayer, Mass., to the Berkshire
Mountains (going from north central to northwestern Massachusetts).
Frequent spurts of brilliant colors off this older scenic highway
make it a must to discover some of the charming villages and
towns that have the New England spirit with village greens and
churches with tall steeples -- Shirley, Templeton,
Princeton, Harvard, Westminster, Shelburne
Falls, and North Adams, to name a few.
Williamstown, a college town
(Williams College) with wealth, may be one of New England's masterpieces
--all decked out in tree-lined streets, interesting locally owned
shops and the ultimate feeling of small town America. Add a few
colored leaves to this foundation and you have a perfect foliage
destination. Williamstown is home to the Sterling and Francis
Clark Art Institute, featuring more than 30 paintings by
Renoir and other French impressionists.
Shelburne Falls, located
in the Berkshire Mountains foothills, may not be listed in a
travel agent's database, but the town shines with its row of
stately old homes, a friendly downtown with interesting little
shops, unique glacial potholes, and the Bridge of Flowers - a
stunning display of 500 flowers residing on a 400 ft. walkable
bridge. Consider Shelburne Falls a great fall foliage stop along
the way when venturing toward the heart of the Berkshire Mountains
in western Massachusetts, or as part of your Mohawk Trail itinerary
(shadowing an old Indian Trail running from Orange to the Berkshire
community of North Adam. North Adams is beautifully situated
in the Northern Berkshires and has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance
over the past several years. It has gone from an eyesore to eye
candy through a revitalized downtown. North Adams is also home
to Mt. Greylock, the highest point in the state at 3,491 ft.
-- its height lends great foliage views.
The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant
in Westminster stands
out as a Route 2 fall foliage dining favorite, with its roaring
waterfall, and brilliant colors framing the rustic, old building.
A covered bridge leading to the restaurant and a lovely pond
where visitors can feed the ducks make this one of the most scenic
dining establishments in New England. By the way, the food is
great from the sweet, sticky buns to the phenomenal roast duck
is tremendous -- tender and plentiful with apple-based stuffing
and a choice of orange glaze or gravy.
Carlson Orchards and Doe Orchards offer fine apple
picking facilities in Harvard, one of New England's true gems.
The town center consists of a general store, a beautiful lake,
the best of colonial homes, and a cool village green -- ideal
for sitting under a colorful tree and reading a book.
Stockbridge, Mass., in the southern Berkshires, represents
New England at its best. From the alternatingly sunny and shady
tree-lined streets to the locally-owned, small-town center ,
Stockbridge is indeed Norman Rockwell come to life (the Norman
Rockwell Museum is located here), but with very little of the
overly commercial by-products. The famous Red Lion Inn is located
in the heart of the idyllic downtown, featuring a front porch
perfect for relaxation. Some of New England's best foliage can
be found in Stockbridge, whether it be downtown or on a nearby
country road (which there are plenty).
The Eastern States Exposition
(the Big E) in West Springfield
(western central Massachusetts) is perhaps New England's most
famous fall event (from Sept. 16-Oct. 2 this year), including
the Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, dazzling thrill
shows, New England history and agriculture, animals, rides, shopping,
crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade and foods from
around the world.
There's so much food at the Big
E that you might not want to eat until the year 2525, but if
there's any appetite surge we recommend the nearby Ivanhoe
on Route 5 in Wets Springfield. The atmosphere is casual, but
the decor is quite elegant with its split level, chandeliered
dining room. All steak, seafood and chicken dishes are done consistently
well. The wait staff is highly professional. The desserts never
disappoint. Might we add that they have a humongous salad bar
with just about every food known to humankind?
Going east of the Springfield
region is Sturbridge, known for Old Sturbridge Village
which recreates an 1830s New England community. The 200-acre
village includes a working historical farm and restored buildings.
Old Sturbridge Village seems especially pleasant in the fall,
as rustling through the leaves in another era with a chill in
the air evokes a true New England autumn. As with most areas
of New England, the foliage is beautiful in the Sturbridge region.
No visit to Sturbridge would
be complete without a visit to the Publick House, a 1771
colonial structure at the attractive Sturbridge Common. The Publick
House serving great prime rib and turkey dinners in a quaint
setting. Another great dining choice is the Salem Cross Inn,
set just outside the stunning village green dominated center
of West Brookfield on Route 9. The handsome hardwood floors, the roaring
fireplace, the serene glow of romantic candlelight, and old fashioned
"New England" waitresses lend a complete feeling of
warmth, comfort, and, by the way, great food. It is the antidote
to a Taco Bell nation. The Salem Cross Inn offers some of the
best prime rib in New England and has some wonderful seafood,
duck and chicken selections.
Route 117 from Lancaster to
Concord, Mass., runs
parallel with part of scenic Route 2 in central and eastern Massachusetts.
Known as the Nashoba Valley region, Route 117 features small-to-midsize
towns with wonderful apple orchards, classic ice cream stands,
modest family-oriented restaurants with delicious food and stores
from yesteryear (the Maynard Outdoor Store). Towns like Maynard,
Bolton, Lancaster and Stow represent New England at its finest
-- laid-back with village greens, tall churches and a real community
feel. You'll feel like you're home, only with the advantage of
great foliage. Concord is one of the most well known communities
in the United States, known as the home of the American Revolution,
Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson and
most importantly, the Concord Grape (just kidding).Concord is
full of neat little shops, tall majestic church steeples, gorgeous
colonial homes, and a walk to beloved American institutions like
the Old North Bridge, Louisa May Alcott Museum, and Walden
Pond. Walden Pond, in particular, is worth visiting. Walden
Pond is the former home of one of America's great misanthropes,
Henry David Thoreau, and current home of thousands of visitors
enjoying the mellow 45 minute walk around one of Massachusetts'
prettiest ponds, a small swimming beach and hiking trails pleasing
everyone from the corporate weekend warrior, pocket protector
and all, to the 1960s hippies with pony tails and long dresses
(this includes women, too).
Great farm stands and apple orchards
dot the Route 117 and vicinity landscape. Bolton Orchards
has a never-ending apple field in a rural setting, seemingly
a million miles from civilization (but in reality, a half hour
to Worcester and 45 minutes to Boston). Twenty five varieties
of apples can be found in the expansive field. They also have
a great farm stand and gift shop.
Near Bolton Orchards is Nashoba
Valley Winery, with a 52-acre apple orchard, wine tasting
tours, and J's Restaurant, a rustic farmhouse known for its sophisticated
offerings, farm fresh vegetables and award-winning wines. The
setting represents the best of rural New England with its gentle
rolling farmland.
Verrill Farm in West Concord offers some of the freshest
produce in the Boston suburbs in a pastoral, farm setting. This
is the blueprint for how a farm stand should be, committed to
farming excellence. Perfectly manicured and rurally informal,
Verrill Farm may not have the variety of produce that some of
the bigger stands offer, but what they have is superior in quality.
For a wonderful dining experience,
The Colonial Inn (also a renowned inn, great for an autumn
stay) is indeed a special place, filled with history--this was
Henry David Thoreau's house before he became an earlier day Gilligan
and lived isolated at Walden Pond (perhaps the first time in
history a Thoreau-Gilligan analogy has been mentioned. Gilligan,
however, was less misanthropic). Antiques, period furniture,
beamed ceilings, outdoor dining opportunities on a truly relaxing
front porch and great wood work mark the feeling of another generation.
The Colonial Inn could get by
on its looks alone, but the food lives up to the billing. The
pork tenderloin is not to be missed, as well as the sea bass.
Salads are well beyond boring iceberg, and the deserts are truly
wonderful, especially the cheesecake and chocolate cakes. The
Colonial Inn has a Sunday brunch, which is truly inspiring with
quantity to match innovative quality dishes. Try it, especially
during autumn as a precursor to a Sunday foliage drive.
The southwest suburbs of Boston
offer some great foliage, too. Walpole, Westwood
and Medfield are nice, small towns with parks and ponds
perfect for a weekend stroll. Walpole has the 89-acre Bird Park
and 365-acre Adams Farm, both with attractive grounds
and wonderful fall foliage. Westwood features the 1,250 acre
Hale Reservation, located just off Route 109 near the town center.
Hale is secluded, but safe -- a popular camp area in the summer
and a foliage strolling destination in the fall.
Medfield features Rocky Woods
State Reservation, a great place for light hiking. Its owners,
the Trustees of Reservations state on their Web Site: "The
reservation features over six miles of former woods roads and
footpaths through rolling hills of white pine and red oak that
are part of both the Neponset River Watershed and the Charles
River Watershed. Rocky ledges and glacial erratics are evidence
of glaciers that receded some 10,000 years ago."
A great breakfast and lunch stop
in the very pleasant Medfield center is Mary Anne's Luncheonette.
The red stools and black and white tile lend a true feeling
of going back in time at this lunch counter tucked away in Lord's
Department Store-- an old-fashioned store where customers have
been finding an amazing diversity of merchandise for the past
65-plus years. Around the corner from the toy section, Mary Anne's
offers wholesome American favorites like cheesburgers, grilled
cheese, apple pie and strawberry shakes. It's much like the old
days of Woolworth's luncheonette, only much better.
Cape Cod, Mass., may be known for its great beaches,
seafood and myriad summer fun, but many prefer the quiet off-season,
perhaps best represented by New England fall foliage. The best
place to enjoy foliage is by visiting the small towns along Route
6A -- Barnstable, Yarmouthport, Dennis, Harwich, etc. The towns
look different at this time, as they return to their normal,
quiet village foundation, temporarily put on hold during the
heavy tourist season. The foliage is stunning, proving that there
is life beyond the summer at Cape Cod.
Connecticut
"branch offices" of great foliage
A memorable "underdog"
for New England fall foliage is Litchfield, Conn., tucked
away in the hills of northwestern Connecticut. Looking like life
was a few centuries ago, Litchfield has a calm and old-fashioned
aura with only a few shops, restaurants and lots of well-maintained
old homes with perfectly manicured lawns. It is the perfect place
to stroll and take in the fall colors.
A more well known area New England
fall foliage destination is Route 169 in Northeastern Connecticut.
New Hampshire and Vermont get most of the foliage credit, but
it would be a mistake to bypass on the scenic and quiet northeastern
Connecticut corner. Roue 169 is generally regarded as one of
the best scenic roads in the united States with beautiful small
towns, rolling green hills, farmland and a dignity that shows
off the subdued but proud New England spirit. Putnam, once a
near ghost town, is often referred to as the antiques capital
of New England. It is rough around the edges, but pleasant once
there is a chance to stroll around the small but historic downtown,
filled with antique and specialty shops, and restaurants. Communities
like Woodstock, North Woodstock, Pomfret,
Thompson, Abbington and Brooklyn have little
going on, but that's a great thing for those interested in seeing
a relatively unspoiled part of New England -- which, of course,
leaves little distraction, when focusing on fall foliage.
The Inn at Woodstock Hill
is a perfect fall foliage
destination. The Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, stands majestically on Plain Hill. Built in 1816, the
Inn largely consists of a Federal/Georgian style mansion with
a carriage house and two barns. Staying there is like meeting
that special, once-in-a-lifetime love--once you meet this romantic
vacation destiny, you're sure to return again and again. Around
the corner from the bustling downtown complete with a produce
stand, a church and colonial homes (the town's idea of a strip
mall are rows of apple orchards), the placid Inn at Woodstock
Hill could convince the most hardcore business executive to slow
down, breathe in the untouched air, and marvel at the old and
wise tall trees.
Woodstock also features Stoggy
Hollow General Store and Restaurant, a very old rural
general store that makes Petticoat Junction look like New
York City. Stoggy Hollow has a great bakery and deli and a small
restaurant that offers down-to-earth food and service for breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
In nearby Pomfret Center is the
Vanilla Bean Cafe, a wonderful casual breakfast, lunch
and dinner destination set in a restored 1740s farmhouse. Pomfret
Center is breathtakingly quiet and attractive, offering a village
green better than most places in Vermont -- known for its village
greens.
"Leave"
it to Maine for stunning foliage
Maine
seems more suited for lobster and rocky coastline, but to ignore
the great foliage would be a travesty. In a certain sense, tourists
have a tremendous advantage by vacationing in Maine during the
foliage season. Unlike the foliage, the lobster and rocky coastline
don't go away. It is there to enjoy in the fall with fewer crowds.
While the crowds travel to New Hampshire and Vermont for foliage,
those going to Maine feel awfully smart, in some places having
the foliage season to themselves. Acadia National Park
may seem as far away as Australia to some, but the trek is certainly
worth it. Acadia National Park is truly one of the most spectacular
parks in the United States, with its beyond scenic rocky coast,
and forested valleys, lakes and mountains, carved by glacial
force. It cannot be fully described, only joyfully visited. Of
particular interest is Northeast Harbor, a splendid little
village boasting the prettiest harbor you will ever see. The
foliage surrounding the harbor and sleepy little village is a
joyous discovery, certainly worth the mileage.
South of Acadia National Park
on Scenic Rt. 1A is Camden, Maine, perhaps one of the
most picturesque seaside towns on the East Coast. The 800-ft.
Mt. Battie lends amazing views of the coast, particularly
appealing when combined with fall foliage.
Maine is also full of fall
events. Attending one of them will no doubt give you a taste
of the "Downeast" flavor and the community spirit of
New England.
Rhode
Island's small size packs a foliage punch
Rhode Island is no slouch when it comes to foliage.
No matter what time of season, communities like Bristol,
Warren, Barrington ,Westerly and Newport (known
for its historic mansions and lively downtown with many shops
and charming narrow streets) have incredibly strong appeal offering
coastal splendor with enough foliage to please the Mother Nature
crowd and retail to please Mother. Much like Cape Cod, there
is a misconception that Rhode Island vacations are meant for
the beach, but the locals know that as long as you have trees
in New England, there is foliage.
Resources:
New Hampshire
Kancamagus Highway, N.H.
North Conway, N.H.
Hollis,
N.H.
Peterborough,
N.H.
Keene,
N.H.
Portsmouth,
N.H.
Waterville
Valley, N.H.
White
Mountain National Forest, N.H.
Durham,
N.H.
Mt. Monadnock, N.H.
Indian
Head Resort 664 US Route
3, Lincoln N.H. Tel. 1-800-343-8000
Woodward's
Resort RR1, Box 107 Lincoln,
N.H. 03251Tel. 603-745-8141
Parker's
Maple Barn, 1316 Brookline
Road, Mason, N.H. Tel. (603) 878-2308
Stockpot , 53 Bow St., Portsmouth,
N.H. Tel. (603) 431-1851
Vermont
Stowe,
Vt.
Weston,
Vt.
Brattleboro,
Vt.
Wilmington Vt.
The
Foxfire Inn and Italian Restaurant
1606 Pucker St. Stowe, Vt. Tel. (802) 253-4887
Shed Restaurant & Brewery - 1.0 miles W - 1859 Mountain Rd.
Tel. (802) 253-4364
Vermont
Country Store
Cold
Hollow Cider Mill, 3600
Waterbury-Stowe Road, (Route 100), Waterbury Center, Vt. Tel.
800-3-APPLES
Massachusetts
Shelburne
Falls, Mass.
North
Adams, Mass
Stockbridge, Mass.
Nashoba
Valley, Mass.
Concord,
Mass.
Cape
Cod, Mass.
Sturbridge,
Mass.
Harvard,
Mass.
Doe
Orchards 327 Ayer Rd.,
Route 110/111, Harvard, Mass. Tel. (978)772-4139
Maynard Outdoor
Store, 24 Nason St., Maynard, Mass. Tel (978) 897-2133
The
Red Lion Inn
30 Main Street Stockbridge,
Mass. Tel. (413) 298-5545
Walden Pond 915
Walden St. Concord, Mass. Tel. (978) 369-3254
Verrill
Farm, 11 Wheeler Rd.
Concord, Mass. Tel 978-369-4494
The
Colonial Inn , 48 Monument Sq., Concord, Mass. Tel:
(978)369-9200 · Toll-free: 800-370-9200
Bolton
Orchards, 125 Still River
Rd. (Jct. 110 & 117) Bolton, Mass. Tel. (978) 779-2733
Nashoba
Valley Winery 100 Wattaquadoc
Hill Rd. - Bolton Mass. Tel. (978)779-5521
Carlson's
Orchards 115 Oak Hill
Rd., Harvard, Mass. Tel. (800) 286-3916
Salem
Cross Inn Rt.
9, West Brookfield, Mass. Tel. 508 867-2345
Publick
House On the Common,
Rt.131, P.O. Box 187, Sturbridge, Mass. Tel. (508) 347-3313,
1-800-PUBLICK
The 1761
Old Mill Restaurant ,
Rte. 2A,
Westminster, Mass. Tel.(978) 874-5941
The
Eastern States Exposition 1305
Memorial Ave., West Springfield, Mass. Tel. (413)737-2443
The Ivanhoe,
1422 Elm St., West Springfield, Mass. Tel. (413) 736-4881
Sterling
and Francis Clark Art Institute 225
South St. Williamstown, Mass. Tel. (413) 458-2303
Bird
Park Waashington St.,
Walpole, Mass. Tel. (508) 668-6136
Rocky Woods State Reservation Hartford St., Medfield, Mass. Tel. 508-785-0339
Hale
Reservation 80 Carby
St., Westwood, Mass. Tel: ( 781) 326-1770
Adams
Farm North St., Walpole,
Mass.
Mary Anne's Luncheonette, 446
Main St., Medfield, Mass. Tel. (508) 359-6859
Connecticut
Northeastern
Connecticut
Litchfield,
Conn.
The
Inn at Woodstock Hill,
94 Plaine Hill Rd. , Woodstock, Conn. Tel. (860) 928-0528
Stoggy Hollow General Store & Restaurant, 492 Rt. 198 ,Woodstock
Valley, Conn. Tel. (860)974-3814
Maine
Acadia
National Park, Maine
Northeast Harbor, Maine
Camden,
Maine
Rhode Island
Bristol,
R.I.
Newport,
R.I.
Westerly,
R.I.
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New England fall-related
articles:
Welcome
to autumn in New England!
Belkin
Lookout Farm, Natick, MA(Apple Picking)
If
we had to choose eight communities to stay during the New England
fall foliage season...
Pick-your-own
apple orchards in the Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut
A
recommended fall foliage season scenic driving route
Maine
offers some of New England's best fall foliage
Maine
fall foliage trip planning and apple orchards information
Brookfield Orchards, Brookfield, MA
Jane
and Paul's Farm, Norfolk, MA
The
pumpkin patch at Jane and Paul's Farm in Norfolk, MA
The
Big red barn and great hikes at Adams Farm, Walpole, MA
A
walk through Bird Park, Walpole, Mass.
Adams
Farm, Cumberland, RI
The
Big Apple Farm, Wrentham, MA
Most
scenic rides in New England
Berkshires
Make A Perfect Destination for an Antiques Road Trip
Smugglers'
Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, Vt.
Five
Ways To Take In the Blazes of Color in Connecticut
Fall
foliage in Stowe, Vt.
Farm-fresh
pies at Ever So Humble Pie Company in East Walpole, MA
Dining, perfect
for the fall foliage season:
The
Old Mill, Westminster, MA
Salem
Cross Inn, West Brookfield, MA
Longfellow's
Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA
Parker's
Maple Barn, Mason, NH
Vanilla
Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT
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