| New England is famous for its historic inns, luxurious | | | | foliage romantic getaways. The Berkshires is also |
| resorts, and intimate bed and breakfasts. But now add | | | | home to many of New England's most exclusive |
| in the varied and startling scenery of sandy beaches, | | | | resorts and historic inns centered in the towns of |
| rocky coastlines and the lakes and mountains, and | | | | Lenox and Stockbridge. CAPE COD IN |
| you've the ultimate in choices for romantic getaways. | | | | MASSACHUSETTS: Drive a few extra miles from the |
| But where would I choose to visit and stay? Here are | | | | tourist haven of Hyannis and you'll enter what the |
| four destinations for romantic getaways in New | | | | locals call the quiet or lower cape. This is the Cape |
| England that would always make my list. ACADIA | | | | Cod National Seashore region with miles of |
| REGION IN MAINE: Travel further north than the | | | | uninterrupted sandy beaches and stunningly beautiful |
| shopping outlets and the Boothbay Harbor region and | | | | cliffs, dunes, and ocean. You can take a walk through |
| you enter another Maine of dramatic coastline, | | | | a salt marsh or visit historic sites and see for yourself |
| beautiful villages and islands, and Acadia National Park. | | | | the forces of nature erode and redistribute land in this |
| Here you can cycle on carriage roads with | | | | geological wonder. Or you can just share a walk along |
| breathtaking views, walk through silent forests or hike | | | | a sandy lane to a kettle pond and forget about the |
| to mountain summits, or drive on scenic roads. Visit the | | | | commitments to keep at home. Recommended towns |
| park but then slip away to Deer Isle on Penobscot Bay | | | | to stay include Chatham, Orleans and Eastham, all of |
| and take in the historic villages of Castine and | | | | which have inns and resorts that specialize in lodging |
| Stonington, or travel north to the Schoodic Peninsular | | | | and amenities for romantic getaways. WHITE |
| and tour along coastal Route 1 where fishing villages | | | | MOUNTAINS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: One of the first |
| dot the inlets and secluded harbors all the way to the | | | | areas of New England to be developed for tourism |
| Canadian border. Places to stay that specialize in | | | | the White Mountains in New Hampshire once boasted |
| romantic getaways can be found in Bar Harbor and | | | | a large choice of grand resorts. Today just a few of |
| Ellsworth both just outside Acadia National Park's | | | | the resorts remain but the spectacular views and |
| boundary. BERKSHIRE HILLS IN MASSACHUSETTS: | | | | wide-open spaces are still a magnet for those seeking |
| The rolling Berkshire Hills in western Massachusetts | | | | to discover places off-the-beaten path, and explore |
| have long been popular with the rich and famous but | | | | the peace and quiet of the northern woods. |
| more recently discovered by those seeking an | | | | Spectacular scenic drives and mountain villages dot |
| alternative to the crowded beaches and hiking trails of | | | | the valleys and invite a stop to admire a covered |
| more popular New England destinations. Nestled in | | | | bridge or take a walk to a waterfall and a picnic lunch |
| valleys between mountain ranges, and along rivers and | | | | together. The fall foliage in this area is considered |
| streams, are villages where during the day you can | | | | some of the best viewing in New England and makes |
| discover the outdoors, and at night experience | | | | an ideal time for a romantic getaway to one of the |
| Shakespeare or a musical in any of the towns dotting | | | | inns in Jackson or Bartlett Village or any number of |
| the region. This is also a recommended spot for fall | | | | hideaways nestled in Mount Washington Valley. |