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NEW ENGLAND: MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND
Southern New England doesn't cover a lot of acreage, but it houses quite a bit of the history of the United States of America. The amount of thought, discussion and effort that went into the formation of this nation is often forgotten or taken for granted by today's residents. It was actually a relatively small number of extremely dedicated people that forced the United States into existence. Many reminder landmarks can be visited today. Of course this is only three states of the original 13 colonies. Each area contributed views, effort and lives.
Southern New England is comprised of Massachusetts above, with Rhode Island below east, and Connecticut below west. This is fine hills, good woodlands, good farmlands and good fishing coast with pretty easy travel between. While the coastal areas are developed, there are large tracts of lovely country in western Massachusetts and Connecticut, with the Berkshires dominating western Massachusetts.
A great family driving jaunt might be up (or down) the coast of these three states. A leisurely two days with a couple stops at inns or campgrounds introduces you to the region. You'll certainly recognize the names Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket along the way. Once the haunts of fisher-folk, now the moneyed elite makes these islands, bays and beach heads their homes.
The major city center is Boston, often compared to its younger sybling San Francisco. Cosmopolitan, diverse and with something for everyone, even basketball fans.
New England is home to many fine colleges and universities and if the family wants to go en masse to check out the campuses, plan on turning it into a vacation and get to know these three states.
Here are some addresses and phone numbers to help you make your choices:
VISITORS BUREAUS
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106-7107
860-270-8000
MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF TRAVEL & TOURISM
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510
Boston, MA 02116 U.S.A.
617-973-8500
800-227-MASS
RHODE ISLAND TOURISM DIVISION
One West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
401- 222-2601
800-556-2484
FISHING & HUNTING BUREAUS:
DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
617-626-1250
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
83 Park Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
401-277-3075
PARKS & FORESTRY BUREAUS:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
860-424-3000
BUREAU OF RECREATION
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
617-626-1250
FOREST DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
1037 Hartford Pike
North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857
401-647-3367
800-280-CAMP Bed and Breakfast Inns |
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