New England is home to Acadia National Park, historic cities, world-class vineyards, incredible lakes, stunning mountains, and beautiful coastlines. So there’s no shortage of dreamy getaways in New England.

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From outdoor adventures and epic road trips to dreamy coastal towns and mountain retreats, I’ve got the perfect destination for you.

Here are the best getaways in New England!

Newport, Rhode Island

Known For: yacht-filled harbors, Gilded Age mansions, clam chowder.

Come Here If You Want To: sail, wine and dine, shop.

Top Activity Recommendations: see the Castle Hill Lighthouse, bike through town, walk along The Cliff Walk, eat at the White Horse Tavern, have some chowder at the Black Pearl.

Best Accommodations: Castle Hill Inn (luxury), The Chanler at Cliff Walk (my favorite), The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection (historic mansion).

Known For: its church steeples, Lake Champlain, fall foliage viewing.

Come Here If You’re: an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, a city lover.

Top Activity Recommendations: shop at the Church Street Marketplace, stroll through Waterfront Park, take a boat ride on Lake Champlain, have a beer at Foam Brewers, visit the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum.

Best Accommodations: Hotel Vermont (perfect downtown location), Made INN Vermont (bed and breakfast), The Essex Resort & Spa (country retreat).

Acadia National Park, Maine

Known For: being one of the most popular national parks in the United States.

Come Here If You Want To: hike, do water sports, get away from it all, do scenic drives.

Top Activity Recommendations: drive the Park Loop Road, see the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, rent motorized bikes to bike the Carriage Roads, explore Bar Harbor, take a puffin cruise, or go on a sea kayak tour.

Best Accommodations: The Claremont Hotel (off-the-beaten-path), Bar Harbor Inn (luxury), The Primrose (boutique), Balance Rock Inn (historical).

Known For: boat-filled harbors, restaurants, its historic city center.

Come Here If You Want To: shop, enjoy small-town America, see historic sites.

Top Activity Recommendations: visit the outdoor Strawbery Banke Museum, eat at La Maison Navarre, shop in the historic downtown area, get a drink at the Portsmouth Book & Bar, and stroll in the waterfront Prescott Park.

Best Accommodations: Martin Hill Inn (bed and breakfast), The Sailmaker’s House (boutique), Ale House Inn (beer hotel).

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Known For: beautiful coastal towns, incredible restaurants, great bike roads, and dreamy lighthouses.

Come Here If You Want To: lounge on a beach, bike, wine and dine, sail.

Top Activity Recommendations: take a boat tour along the island’s coastline, rent a motorized bike to visit Edgartown, Oaks Bluff, and Vineyard Haven via Seaview Avenue, marvel at the views from Prospect Hill, climb up the Edgartown Lighthouse, see the Aquinnah Cliffs

Best Accommodations: The Christopher (my favorite), Harbor View Hotel (luxury), Summercamp Hotel (whimsical summer camp-themed boutique hotel).

Nantucket, MA

Known For: whaling, its remote location, lighthouses, fishing.

Come Here If You Want To: stay and eat in luxury, shop, whale-watch, escape from it all.

Top Activity Recommendations: visit the Whaling Museum, see the iconic steepled churches, shop, wine and dine yourself, go sailing, whale-watch.

Best Accommodations: The Wauwinet (adults-only), White Elephant Hotel (waterfront), 76 Main (boutique).

Portland, Maine

Known For: craft beer, its foodie scene, sailing, parks, the Portland Head Light.

Come Here If You Want To: do water activities, explore a historic city, eat and drink.

Top Activity Recommendations: visit the Portland Head Light, go on a schooner cruise, explore the Old Port, stroll along the Eastern Promenade, do a craft brewery tour, spend a day at Willard Beach.

Best Accommodations: The Press Hotel (has some of the best rooftop views in the city), Inn By The Sea (waterfront), Portland Harbor Hotel (nautical themed), Blind Tiger (boutique).

Known For: small towns and villages, outdoor activities, fall foliage viewing, a farm-to-table food scene, its art scene.

Come Here If You Want To: eat and drink, reconnect with nature, do outdoor activities, get away from it all.

Top Activity Recommendations: see a Performance at Tanglewood, hike, chase waterfalls, visit one of the region’s museums, visit Naumkeag, wine and dine yourself.

Best Accommodations: Wheatleigh (Tuscan-style mansion), Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa (wellness retreat), The Williams Inn (boutique), The Kemble Inn (historical).

Cape Cod, MA

Known For: beaches, lobster rolls, laid-back coastal towns, lighthouses.

Come Here If You Want To: rest and relax, wine and dine, sail, bike, go on scenic drives.

Top Activity Recommendations: bike a portion of the Shining Sea Bikeway, visit the Nobska Lighthouse, visit the Kennedy Museum, go on a whale watching tour, marvel at the Cape Cod National Seashore, visit Rock Harbor, do a wine tasting at Truro Vineyards, explore Provincetown, watch the sunset at Race Point Beach.

Best Accommodations: The Coonamessett (mid-range), Chatham Bars Inn (luxury), AutoCamp Cape Cod (glamping), The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club (ocean views).

Boston, MA

Known For: baseball, the Freedom Trail, water activities.

Come Here If You Want To: explore a big city, go on food tours, visit galleries and museums, do walking tours.

Top Activity Recommendations: walk the Freedom Trail, catch a game at Fenway Park, tour the Samuel Adams Brewery, explore Beacon Hill, and take a Boston Harbor boat tour.

Best Accommodations: The Newbury Boston (historical), The Verb Hotel (budget), Boston Harbor Hotel (waterfront), The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel (a jail-turned-boutique hotel).

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