Frommer's 2001 Vermont, New Hampshire, & Maine

by Curtis, Wayne

• ISBN13: 9780028637822
• ISBN10: 0028637828
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this in-depth guide is packed with honest, personal reviews of the best country inns and restaurants, antique shops, skiing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures. Let Frommer2s take you off the beaten track and away from the tour buses to discover the best small towns and outdoor pleasures that northern New England has to offer. You2ll discover lobster pounds, farmstands, scenic trails, fly fishing, outlet shopping, and more, plus full coverage of gorgeous Acadia National Park. Don2t leave home without it!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
The Best of Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine	1	(13)
The Seven Wonders of Northern New England	1	(3)
The Best Small Towns	4	(1)
The Best Places to See Fall Foliage	5	(1)
The Best Ways to View Coastal Scenery	5	(1)
The Best Active Vacations	6	(1)
The Best Destinations for Families	6	(1)
The Most Intriguing Historic Homes	7	(1)
The Best Places to Rediscover America's Past	7	(1)
The Best Resorts	8	(1)
The Best Country Inns	9	(1)
The Best Bed & Breakfasts	10	(1)
The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations	11	(1)
The Best Alternative Accommodations	11	(1)
The Best Restaurants	12	(1)
The Best Local Dining Experiences	12	(1)
The Best Destinations for Serious Shoppers	13	(1)
Planning a Trip to Northern New England	14	(24)
Visitor Information	14	(1)
Money	14	(2)
When to Go	16	(4)
Northern New England Calendar of Events	18	(2)
The Active Vacation Planner	20	(3)
Choosing an Inn or B&B	23	(3)
Health & Insurance	26	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	27	(2)
Getting There	29	(3)
Cyberdeals for Net Surfers	30	(2)
Your Car: Leave Home Without It	32	(1)
Getting Around	32	(6)
Moose X-ing	34	(2)
Fast Facts: Northern New England	36	(2)
For Foreign Visitors	38	(8)
Preparing for Your Trip	38	(3)
Getting to & Around Northern New England	41	(5)
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	42	(4)
Southern & Central Vermont	46	(65)
Enjoying the Great Outdoors	48	(3)
Bennington, Manchester & Southwestern Vermont	51	(14)
Brattleboro & the Southern Green Mountains	65	(21)
Woodstock & Environs	86	(13)
Killington & Rutland	99	(12)
Northern Vermont	111	(48)
Middlebury	111	(5)
Mad River Valley	116	(6)
Montpelier, Barre & Waterbury	122	(6)
The Story of Ben & Jerry	125	(3)
Stowe	128	(10)
Maple Syrup & How It Gets That Way	129	(9)
Burlington	138	(12)
Ethan Allen, Patriot and Libertine	142	(8)
The Champlain Islands	150	(3)
Touring the Lake Champlain Islands	151	(2)
The Northeast Kingdom	153	(6)
Touring the Northeast Kingdom	154	(5)
Southern & Central New Hampshire	159	(43)
Enjoying the Great Outdoors	160	(2)
The Seacoast	162	(15)
Manchester & Concord	177	(6)
A Road Trip to Canterbury Shaker Village	182	(1)
The Monadnock Region & the Connecticut River Valley	183	(11)
The Lake Winnipesaukee Region	194	(8)
Hog Heaven!	197	(5)
The White Mountains & North Country	202	(37)
Enjoying the Great Outdoors	203	(7)
Suggested Itineraries	209	(1)
North Conway & Environs	210	(5)
Jackson & Environs	215	(6)
Crawford Notch	221	(4)
Waterville Valley & Loon Mountain	225	(5)
Franconia Notch	230	(3)
Bethlehem & Littleton	233	(3)
The North Country	236	(3)
Coastal Maine	239	(107)
Enjoying the Great Outdoors	240	(4)
The South Coast	244	(16)
Portland	260	(15)
The Mid-Coast	275	(18)
Penobscot Bay	293	(16)
The Blue Hill Peninsula	309	(10)
Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park	319	(21)
Downeast Coast	340	(6)
Inland Maine	346	(35)
The Western Lakes & Mountains	346	(17)
Odd Science	358	(5)
The North Woods	363	(18)
The Debate Over Maine's North Woods	366	(5)
Moose-Watching	371	(10)
Appendix A: Northern New England In Depth	381	(12)
Appendix B: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Web Sites	393	(3)
Index	396