The mention of Connecticut summons charming images of seaports and peaceful rural areas, but this densely populated state has its share of landmark crimes.

Spanning from southern Connecticut up to the top of the mighty Katahdin, Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: New England by local author Lafe Low is a thorough reference to 45 day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in New England. This is the only guide that specifically covers the best days hikes (suitable for expert hikers to families with kids) along the AT as it passes through New England. The profiles include everything one would need to plan and...

Frommer's comprehensive guide to New England fans across this quintessentially American region to show readers how to explore quaint villages, historic sites dating to the country's earliest days, and bustling cities. In this region, nature decked out in four seasons of finery, from ravishing autumn leaves and wintry ski slopes to glittering lakes and seashores in summer. And with Frommer's, you can count on the sort of honest talk and useful insider...

What happens when two enterprising young women give up their Madison Avenue salaries, leave the glamorous whirl of New York behind, and move up to Maine to become proprietors of a country store? That's what Scotty Mackenzie and Dorothy Mignault did back in the 1940s, and Scotty's spirited account of their often hilarious setbacks and triumphs has been a well-love classic ever since. When she traded in her silk stockings and pumps for jeans and tennis...

Vermont is quintessential New England and a wonderful state to explore, offering grand vistas, lovely farms and villages, historic sites, and rolling mountains. In addition, you'll encounter minimal traffic, plenty of scenic turnoffs, and absolutely no billboards. Here a native Vermonter guides us through the entire state, from windswept peaks to lush farmlands, from magnificent Lake Champlain to the Northeast Kingdom. Fascinating histories and anecdotes...

The Northeast has experienced an explosion of microbreweries and brew pubs producing a fascinating array of beers from IPAs to stouts, lagers, and porters. The number of microbreweries has grown by leaps and bounds since the first edition of this guide was published nearly twenty years. Now, Kate Cone has traveled the length and breadth of the region to both research the breweries profiled in the first edition and the newcomers that have sprung up...

The rich history of New England is captured in enduring works by writers including Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sarah Orne Jewett, Louisa May Alcott and more. From the icy waters of Vermont's Lake Champlain to the freezing tidal depths of coastal Maine, from New Hampshire's rocky hills to Connecticut's stone-walled roads, New England is a microcosm of the American landscape. In a country of proud regionalism, the Yankee spirit stands out...

Head down the road less traveled with this fabulous collection of outings that showcase New England's hidden backroads. Each trip includes detailed driving instructions and insider tips on the best places to eat, shop, and explore throughout all six states of this breathtaking region. From charming historic towns to out-of-the-way state parks, discover an adventure for any time of year. Adventures include: Cape Cod Martha's Vineyard Lake Champlain Route...

Large numbers of Americans supplement their visits to Boston with easily-accomplished excursions to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Or else they plan vacations to these awesomely-popular islands whose gateway is Boston. We're proud to group all four destinations into one easily-read, light-to-carry guidebook.

National Historic Landmarks are touchstones of our collective past that still resonate with our present. The six New England states have nearly 400 such places. However, important doesn't always translate into interesting and so we have Historic New England: A Tour of the Region's Top 100 National Historic Landmarks——those with the most intriguing and rewarding history. In addition to historic houses, tall ships, and such quirky spots as one of...