Traveler's New England Companion

New England is the cultural and historical birthplace of the United States. It was here that America declared its independence, and the region still lives and breathes the many stories that built the nation. Around the region, stalwart lighthouses watch over rocky headlands and sailing ships nest in neat harbors. White steeples in trim villages dot valleys painted by autumn's richest palette. Weathered red dairy barns tack down the corners of a patchwork of fields. Whether you come for the cosmopolitan elegance of Boston, for 18th- and 19th-century village architecture, winding back roads and welcoming country inns, thousands of miles of hiking trails, pristine ski slopes, or sandy beaches, this guide offers the perspectives and understanding of a longtime resident, whose insights will accompany readers throughout this richly endowed region. (5 3/4 x 8 3/4, 384 pages, color photos, maps)