Description
Let your next trip begin here. New England offers many opportunities for a road trip with short stretches and varied stops. This Lonely Planet guide brings together 31 routes ranging from one day to one week, with ideas for combining coastline, history, and landscape in the northeastern United States.
Cape Cod, historic sites in Rhode Island, and the hills and lakes of Connecticut are among the experiences covered. The guide includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. You can choose a trip with a clear coastal theme, focus on history, or spend a few days getting to know an area better.
What’s included in the guide. Maps and directions accompany the routes, along with information on distance, duration, and timing for the trip. The selection includes coastal roads, autumn scenery, rivers, lakes, and food experiences. The book also offers advice on combining several routes, so you can tailor the trip to the time you have and the stops you want to prioritize.
Plan the stages, and allow time for the stops. The book is made for road trips and combines route maps with practical directions. It also includes planning information on topics such as car rental, accommodation, and local driving conditions. Use this to compare options before booking a stay. A route on the map often works better once you’ve also decided which places deserve a full day and which suit a shorter stop along the way.
A good road trip doesn’t need to cover as many places as possible. Choose a few experiences to prioritize, and let the stages leave room for breaks and detours. The physical book is practical when several people are discussing the route: flip through the options, look at the maps together, and find out what appeals to each person. That way, planning can also become an enjoyable part of the trip, long before you get in the car.
About the edition. English edition, published 2025, 208 pages. ISBN 9781837584819.
