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1. Cape Cod National Seashore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Acadia National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Block Island North Light

Romantic Islands
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4. Conway Scenic Railroad

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum

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6. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

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7. Squam Lake Nature Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. Farnsworth Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Green Mountain National Forest

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11. Harvard Museum of Natural History

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12. Hildene

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13. Lake Champlain

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Mark Twain House

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15. McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

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16. Mystic Seaport

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17. National Museum of American Illustration

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18. New England Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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19. Portland Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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20. Providence Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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21. Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. Six Flags New England

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23. Strawbery Banke Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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24. The Breakers

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25. White Mountain National Forest

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Boasting natural beauty, culture, history, and an array of attractions and activities, New England promises to delight.
  • Made up of Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, New England is in the northeastern region of the United States that is renowned for its rich colonial past, stunning Atlantic coastline, spectacular forested mountains, and ever-changing autumn foliage.
  • Each New England state has its own distinct character and offers a variety of things to see and do, from beautiful beaches, world-class ski slopes, state parks and national forests, excellent art galleries and museums, and other cultural attractions.

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