Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New England.

Discover New England''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from spotting majestic humpback whales on a boat trip from Provincetown, to exploring a reconstructed 17th-century colonial village at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and cracking into tender tail meat at Thurston''s Lobster Pound near Acadia National Park.

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet''sNew England travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate New England effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Boston
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Harvard University and the Freedom Trail
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel 
• Connect with New England culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Boston; Around Boston; Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha''s Vineyard; Central Massachusetts & the Berkshires; Rhode Island; Connecticut; Vermont; New Hampshire; Maine

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s New England.