Cabins in New England

The most discerning foodies will be delighted to know that New England is famous for its hearty, maritime fare. Stick with a trusted classic and try a cold lobster roll in Maine or a buttery, warm version in Connecticut. The regions is also known for its fresh fish, clams, oysters, and scallops, all prepared a myriad of ways.

Newick’s Lobster house in Dover, New Hampshire has been serving New England’s star dish, New England clam chowder, for more than 60 years and has varieties with lobster, shrimp, or scallops. Takeaway options are offered at most casual eateries, and you’ll be able enjoy your fresh seafood meal in the comfort of your vacation rental.

Don't forget to try some other New England classics like baked beans, apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese, and cornmeal pancakes, also called Johnny Cakes!

For a region with such deep historical roots, it’s no surprise that New England is rich in cultural activities. America’s oldest operating public art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, is home to over 50,000 works of art that span more than 5,000 years.

As part of the Rhode Island School of Design, the RISD Museum houses world renowned pieces, from 18th century furniture to work by Monet, Warhol, and Picasso. New England vacation homes are the best way to experience as much of the region’s rich culture as possible!

Acadia National Park in Maine is a wonderful outdoors getaway for the whole family. This 47,000 acre protected area stretches along the east coast of the Atlantic ocean and has beaches, hiking, vast wildlife, and a charming bayside shopping town, Bar Harbor. It’s the perfect way to entertain both kids and adults, before turning in at night at your quaint New England vacation rental.

The Essex Steam Train in Essex, Connecticut operates sightseeing tours through Selden National Park and gives riders exclusive access to nature preserves, with engaging narration during the trip. Themed rides like the Santa Express and Thomas the Tank engine are popular with children.

With elite universities and world class culture throughout the region, it’s a surprise to some that New England also holds its own when it comes to nightlife. You can’t go wrong focusing an evening around one of New England’s famous exports—beer! Enjoy a local beer sampler with your meal in Long Tail in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont, or people-watch at the Beer Hall at Harpoon Brewery in Boston, Massachusetts.

If you want to visit the region’s buzzing seaside bars, you'll love staying in one of many New England beach house rentals, whether on Cape Cod, coastal Maine, or along the Connecticut stretch of the Long Island Sound. And if you’re a fan of live music, you’ll love Regattabar in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They feature a regular line-up of local and international jazz artists.

Locals love to make the most of warmer weather in New England, and show up in droves to festivals that are popular around both larger and smaller towns throughout the region. But with so many gastronomic highlights, cuisine is the star of many of New England’s biggest festivals.

Swing by the Chowder Festival in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where more than 500 gallons of chowder is served to 4,000 attendees during the one-day event in June. Every August, the Vermont Cheesemaker’s Festival in Shelburne, Vermont showcases cheesemaking demos, and boasts appearances by more than 40 award-winning cheese producers!

Block Island Race Week on Block Island, off the coast of Long Island and Connecticut, is often referred to as America’s original destination regatta. Don’t miss the "round-the-island" race which is the highlight of this one-week event every June.

The family-friendly event Sailfest in New London, Connecticut attracts more than 300,000 visitors who are eager to explore the craft vendors and take in the free entertainment each July.