From beer to literary inspiration, there are different ways to explore the landscape, heritage and lifestyle of New England – Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Literary tours explore Jack Kerouac’s home town in Massachusetts –
Discover Lowell, the hometown of the novelist Jack Kerouac and learn of his personal life in the 1920s which inspired his famous literary work. www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org
Heritage Trail in New Hampshire –
300 years of history – The new ‘Experience New Hampshire Heritage Trail’ unearths the history of one of America’s oldest states and extends from historic Portsmouth to the town of Plymouth. www.nhmuseumtrail.org
The Maine Beer Trail Expands –
At the forefront of the craft beer movement since 1986 – the Maine Beer Trail has grown to welcome a roster of exciting new breweries and pubs. In total, 80 craft breweries introduce “brew connoisseurs” to the art and science behind local craft beers.www.MaineBrewersGuild.org
Discover Rhode Island’s Wine and Heritage Trail –
This bike tour along the Coastal Wine Trail winds through charming coastal villages, beaches and Breakers Mansion, a famous ‘Gilded Age’ Newport Mansions as well as Mt Hope Farm, one of the largest grand country estates. www.greatfreedomadventures.com/cyle
The Antique Trail in Connecticut –
Discover some of America’s finest and largest collections through the exquisite New England countryside and include charming auction houses, local antique shops, outdoor antique shows, events and historic inns. www.CTVisit.com/AntiquesTrail
Vermont celebrates the wonder for the Butterfly –
February 11 thru September 4 – ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington Butterflies explores the wonder of one of Earth’s most beautiful and unique creatures. Be immersed in a pavilion of live butterflies, discover their fascinating life cycle, and learn what we can do to protect their place in the natural environment. http://www.echovermont.org/butterflies
For further information on New England, visit http://www.discovernewengland.org/
Issued by the Discover New England Australia / New Zealand Press Office.
Discover New England represents the six American states of Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont to promote international visitation.
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