Frommer's 2002 New England

by Curtis, Wayne; Livesey, Herbert B.; Morris, Marie; Reckford, Laura M.

• ISBN13: 9780764564468
• ISBN10: 0764564463
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

"Using the expertise of knowledgeable travel writers and editors, Frommer2s New England is stuffed like a turkey, with slivers of information spilling out as soon as you open the cover.Even experienced travelers will find new information in the guide.Follow the advice in the 2best2 list and you won2t go too far wrong." -Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer2s New England features gorgeous full-color photos of the historic sights, stunning landscapes, and seaside towns that await you. Meticulously researched by a team of expert residents who know this region intimately, this is an extraordinary and highly personal guide to one of America2s most scenic regions. Frommer2s New England is packed with candid opinions on the best country inns and restaurants, lobster pounds, antique shops, foliage tours, beaches, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures. We2ve covered all the perennial favorites, from the Freedom Trail to the Berkshires and beyond, but we2ll also take you off the beaten track to discover New England2s best small towns and most pristine wild places. Whether you want a romantic getaway in a Vermont country inn or family fun on the Cape2s best beaches, Frommer2s will help you design the trip that2s right for you. You2ll even find a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	viii
What's New in New England	1	(3)
The Best of New England	4	(19)
The Best of Small-Town New England	4	(1)
The Best Places to See Fall Foliage	5	(3)
The Best Ways to View Coastal Scenery	8	(1)
The Best Places to Rediscover America's Past	9	(2)
The Best Literary Landmarks	11	(1)
The Best Activities for Families	12	(1)
The Best Country Inns	13	(2)
The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations	15	(1)
The Best Restaurants	16	(2)
The Best Local Dining Experiences	18	(2)
The Best of the Performing Arts	20	(1)
The Best Destinations for Antiques Hounds	21	(2)
Planning Your Trip to New England	23	(28)
The Regions in Brief	23	(1)
Visitor Information	24	(1)
When to Go	24	(9)
New England Calendar of Events	27	(6)
The Active Vacation Planner	33	(7)
Spas for Sybarites	39	(1)
Health & Insurance	40	(1)
Choosing an Inn or B&B	41	(2)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	43	(2)
Getting There	45	(3)
Getting Around	48	(3)
Fast Fads: New England	49	(2)
For Foreign Visitors	51	(8)
Preparing for Your Trip	51	(3)
Getting to the United States	54	(5)
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	55	(4)
Boston & Cambridge	59	(72)
Orientation	59	(7)
It's a Big, Big, Big, Big Dig	63	(1)
Boston Neighborhoods in Brief	64	(2)
Getting Around	66	(5)
Fast Facts: Boston & Cambridge	69	(2)
Accommodations	71	(16)
Dining	87	(11)
Seeing the Sights in Boston	98	(14)
Up, Up & Away: Great Views	99	(13)
Exploring Cambridge	112	(5)
Spectator Sports & Outdoor Pursuits	117	(4)
A Vacation in the Islands	119	(2)
Shopping	121	(2)
Boston & Cambridge After Dark	123	(8)
Side Trips from Boston: Lexington & Concord, the North Shore & Plymouth	131	(50)
Lexington	131	(6)
Concord	137	(7)
Marblehead	144	(5)
Salem	149	(8)
Trying Times: The Salem Witch Hysteria	154	(3)
Milling Around: A Trip to Lowell	157	(1)
Cape Ann	157	(13)
Life's a Beach	160	(4)
A Whale of an Adventure	164	(6)
Newburyport, Ipswich & Plum Island	170	(3)
More Whale Tales: A Trip to New Bedford	173	(1)
Plymouth	173	(8)
Cape Cod	181	(64)
The Upper Cape	181	(12)
The Mid Cape	193	(16)
Family-Friendly Accommodations	204	(5)
The Lower Cape	209	(15)
Biking the Cape Cod Rail Trail	211	(13)
The Outer Cape	224	(21)
Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket	245	(40)
Martha's Vineyard	245	(23)
Exploring the Vineyard on Two Wheels	255	(13)
Nantucket	268	(17)
Central & Western Massachusetts	285	(43)
Sturbridge & Old Sturbridge Village	285	(4)
Springfield	289	(3)
The Pioneer Valley	292	(10)
The Berkshires	302	(26)
Movers & Shakers	322	(6)
Connecticut	328	(60)
Fairfield County	328	(10)
The Litchfield Hills	338	(13)
New Haven	351	(6)
Hartford	357	(5)
From Guilford to Old Saybrook	362	(3)
The Connecticut River Valley	365	(6)
Mystic & the Southeastern Coast	371	(17)
A Casino in the Woods	382	(6)
Rhode Island	388	(51)
Providence	389	(11)
A Bucolic Detour to Sakonnet Point	400	(2)
Newport	402	(21)
South County: From Wickford to Watch Hill	423	(6)
Block Island	429	(10)
Vermont	439	(72)
Bennington, Manchester & Southwestern Vermont	439	(13)
Brattleboro & the Southern Green Mountains	452	(15)
Woodstock	467	(6)
Killington	473	(6)
Middlebury	479	(3)
Mad River Valley	482	(5)
Montpelier & Barre	487	(4)
Stowe	491	(6)
The Saga of Ben & Jerry	492	(5)
Burlington	497	(8)
Ethan Allen: Patriot & Libertine	500	(5)
The Northeast Kingdom	505	(6)
Driving Tour: Touring the Northeast Kingdom	506	(5)
New Hampshire	511	(46)
Portsmouth	511	(8)
Hanover & Environs	519	(4)
The lake Winnipesaukee Region	523	(8)
The White Mountains	531	(24)
Guides to Exploring the White Mountains	531	(10)
Gorham: Budget Beds, Low-Cost Lunches	541	(14)
The North Country	555	(2)
Maine	557	(82)
The South Coast	557	(13)
Portland	570	(9)
The Mid Coast	579	(12)
Penobscot Bay	591	(10)
Windjammer Tours	595	(6)
The Blue Hill Peninsula	601	(8)
Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park	609	(18)
Driving the Park Loop Road	612	(12)
Lobster Pounds & Shacks	624	(3)
The Western Lakes & Mountains	627	(8)
Moosehead Lake Region	635	(4)
Appendix: New England in Depth	639	(12)
1 New England Today	640	(1)
2 History 101	641	(5)
Dateline	641	(5)
A Literary Legacy	646	(1)
3 New England Style	646	(3)
4 A Taste of New England	649	(2)
Index	651
General Index	651
Accommodations Index	667