New England Road Trip
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Guys, I'm going on a driving holiday around New England in mid September, any have any recommendations of places to visit, places to stay, routes etc? We will probably fly in and out of Boston. I might even take my laptop with me ;) Regards, Barry
If you're driving around find info on taking back roads in some areas. New England is beautiful just off the main road. Plenty of rolling hills, quaint little towns, especially along the coast. It doesn't matter too much where in NE either. BW The Biggest Loser
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Guys, I'm going on a driving holiday around New England in mid September, any have any recommendations of places to visit, places to stay, routes etc? We will probably fly in and out of Boston. I might even take my laptop with me ;) Regards, Barry
As others have said, Burlington, VT is very nice. I have spent quite a bit time there and I liked it a lot. They have several little festival-type events in the summer that are rather fun. __________________________________________ a two cent stamp short of going postal.
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Newport, Rhode Island is a great place during the summers. Very touristy, but fun at the same time. Maybe I'm a little biased because I'm a doorman at one of the more popular bars down there... Either way, enjoy your trip! -Mike Zinni "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never make it out alive" - Van Wilder
If I make it there I will visit all the 'popular' bars ;) I'll keep asking till I find you... :-) Regards, Barry
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Flying in/out of Boston is your first mistake. Boston airport (Logan) can be nuts! And if you are going to get a car, driving around Boston is a nightmare. I'd recommend this: Try flying into Manchester NH. It is usually no more expensive (and sometimes cheaper - discout carriers like Southwest fly into Manchester) and not as nuts. Other airports you might be able to try (although I have not flown from them) are Providence , RI. and Bradly, CT. That being said, Boston is definitely a great place to visit! I would recommend parking your car at a T stop (the "T" is the subway) and getting around town by foot and mass transit. They have a really good system. There are a billion things to do there... I've heard good things about Cape Cod, Nantuckett and Martha's Vineyard, but have not been to any of these places myself. Block Island (RI) seems interesting as well. Mt. Washington, NH is pretty neat - they will let you drive your car to the top. Or you can hike (But it's a long way!) Burlington VT and the Lake Champlain area are nice, too. Maine is a good place to drive around and sightsee , and there are tons of little seafood shacks. Hope you like lobster rolls. :cool: An expert is somebody who learns more and more about less and less, until he knows absolutely everything about nothing.
Navin wrote: Try flying into Manchester NH. It is usually no more expensive (and sometimes cheaper - discout carriers like Southwest fly into Manchester) and not as nuts. Other airports you might be able to try (although I have not flown from them) are Providence , RI. and Bradly, CT. I'm flying from England, and I doubt I can get a flight to there. Still if the traffic is as bad as London during the rush hour I'll be right at home ;) Is Boston the 'Big Dig'? Thanks for the advice, sounds like the whole area is quite easy going. What about the cost of motels and things? Regards, Barry
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acadia national park/bar harbor, maine (tops on my list of places to get to in the northeast) boston (obviously, there's a ton to see) newport, rhode island (been there, really nice) cape cod, mass. (been there, really nice, stayed in a small bed & breakfast called the wedgewood house in harwichport, highly recommend it) burlington, vermont (supposed to be nice, but i've never been there) enjoy your trip! :-D -jim
jmatthew wrote: stayed in a small bed & breakfast called the Might take you up on that advice :) jmatthew wrote: newport, rhode island (been there, really nice) Seems like a place to visit, so I think we'll have to stop there.. Regards, Barry
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Boston itself - overrated and overpriced, but worth a day or two. Cape Cod - an upscale tourist trap, but still fun. Has some nice bed and breakfasts. Lake Placid - Nice getaway area from the cities. Coast of Maine - Good place if you like quaint towns and lobster.
Stuart van Weele wrote: Boston itself - overrated and overpriced, but worth a day or two. As expensive as London? 70p = $1.25 for a can of Coke? :wtf: Stuart van Weele wrote: Coast of Maine - Good place if you like quaint towns and lobster. Oh yes :-D :-D :-D Regards, Barry
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If you're driving around find info on taking back roads in some areas. New England is beautiful just off the main road. Plenty of rolling hills, quaint little towns, especially along the coast. It doesn't matter too much where in NE either. BW The Biggest Loser
"Farm Donkey makes us laugh.
Farm Donkey hauls some ass."
-The Stovesbrianwelsch wrote: It doesn't matter too much where in NE either. Sounds good. Any major routes I should stay on, or off? Regards, Barry
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As others have said, Burlington, VT is very nice. I have spent quite a bit time there and I liked it a lot. They have several little festival-type events in the summer that are rather fun. __________________________________________ a two cent stamp short of going postal.
Time to google ;) :) Regards, Barry
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Navin wrote: Try flying into Manchester NH. It is usually no more expensive (and sometimes cheaper - discout carriers like Southwest fly into Manchester) and not as nuts. Other airports you might be able to try (although I have not flown from them) are Providence , RI. and Bradly, CT. I'm flying from England, and I doubt I can get a flight to there. Still if the traffic is as bad as London during the rush hour I'll be right at home ;) Is Boston the 'Big Dig'? Thanks for the advice, sounds like the whole area is quite easy going. What about the cost of motels and things? Regards, Barry
Barry Lapthorn wrote: I'm flying from England In that case, the traffic won't be an issue for you. Boston is old enough that is the only sizable place in the US I've been to without a grid system. It's a curious UK / US hybrid place in its feel. When they say a place in Boston is historic, they are probably *right*. I understand the Big Dig is finished, but I imagine there is still a lot of tarting up to go. I could be completely wrong on this. I can't advise you on costs, as I scrounged a bed at MIT last time I was there... I did have a nice time at Harvaaard square. There was a ton on quality busking there. Admittedly this was about twelve years ago, so things may have changed... Iain.
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brianwelsch wrote: It doesn't matter too much where in NE either. Sounds good. Any major routes I should stay on, or off? Regards, Barry
Route One traffic can be a nightmare, but it is the popular coastal route, especially if you are heading to Maine. Just stay off it on Friday's and Sundays and you will be fine. :) Anyway, Boston is a nice place to visit, once. I live, work and play in New Hampshire, so I am kind of biased, but I don't think you should miss the White Mountains. If you like hiking, you'll love it. Someone mentioned Burlington, VT. Great town. I don't know if this sort of thing is important to you or not, but Church Street in downtown Burlington has something like 55 bars in one square mile. I went to college out there before I got respectable. Good Times. :) Enjoy your trip. Ed Atwell
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Barry Lapthorn wrote: I'm flying from England In that case, the traffic won't be an issue for you. Boston is old enough that is the only sizable place in the US I've been to without a grid system. It's a curious UK / US hybrid place in its feel. When they say a place in Boston is historic, they are probably *right*. I understand the Big Dig is finished, but I imagine there is still a lot of tarting up to go. I could be completely wrong on this. I can't advise you on costs, as I scrounged a bed at MIT last time I was there... I did have a nice time at Harvaaard square. There was a ton on quality busking there. Admittedly this was about twelve years ago, so things may have changed... Iain.
Iain Clarke wrote: In that case, the traffic won't be an issue for you. Boston is old enough that is the only sizable place in the US I've been to without a grid system. That will make a change from NY ;) Regards, Barry
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Route One traffic can be a nightmare, but it is the popular coastal route, especially if you are heading to Maine. Just stay off it on Friday's and Sundays and you will be fine. :) Anyway, Boston is a nice place to visit, once. I live, work and play in New Hampshire, so I am kind of biased, but I don't think you should miss the White Mountains. If you like hiking, you'll love it. Someone mentioned Burlington, VT. Great town. I don't know if this sort of thing is important to you or not, but Church Street in downtown Burlington has something like 55 bars in one square mile. I went to college out there before I got respectable. Good Times. :) Enjoy your trip. Ed Atwell
Edward Atwell wrote: I don't think you should miss the White Mountains I like a bit of scenery - I've been to Yosemite + the Grand Canyon which were really good. Edward Atwell wrote: Burlington has something like 55 bars in one square mile Sounds like Nottingham in England. Or Central London ;) Edward Atwell wrote: Route One traffic can be a nightmare I'll keep that in mind. Regards, Barry