Lonely Planet New England's Best Trips

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New England reveals 31 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across New England that range from 1-day escapes to week-long adventures, from whale spotting on Cape Cod, to taking a historic drive through Rhode Island, and zipping around the rolling hills and lakes of Connecticut.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New England:

• Discover 31 open road escapes that range from 1 day to 1 week
• Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives
• Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way
• 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: coastal drives, foliage drives, historical drives, lakes and river drives, food and wine drives
• Local travel experts share why they love each trip 
• Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more
• Covers: Massachusetts; Connecticut & Rhode Island; Vermont; New Hampshire; Maine

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips New England and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region