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1. Cape Cod National Seashore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cape Cod National Seashore
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2. Acadia National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Acadia National Park
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3. Block Island North Light

Romantic Islands
Block Island North Light
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4. Conway Scenic Railroad

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Conway Scenic Railroad
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5. Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum

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Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum
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6. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
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7. Squam Lake Nature Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
Squam Lake Nature Science Center
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8. Farnsworth Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Farnsworth Art Museum
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9. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
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10. Green Mountain National Forest

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Green Mountain National Forest
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11. Harvard Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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12. Hildene

Hildene
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13. Lake Champlain

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Lake Champlain
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14. Mark Twain House

Mark Twain House
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15. McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
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16. Mystic Seaport

Mystic Seaport
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17. National Museum of American Illustration

Category: Museums & Culture
National Museum of American Illustration
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18. New England Aquarium

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New England Aquarium
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19. Portland Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
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20. Providence Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Providence Children's Museum
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21. Roosevelt Campobello International Park

Category: Activities
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
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22. Six Flags New England

Six Flags New England
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23. Strawbery Banke Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Strawbery Banke Museum
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24. The Breakers

The Breakers
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25. White Mountain National Forest

Category: Activities
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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