Discover New England News | | Fall in New England invites exploration beyond the car. Travel by train, sail, bike, or on foot and uncover hidden landscapes where culture meets natural beauty. Seaside paths and mountain trails are enriched by crisp autumn air. Along the way, discover seasonal fairs and festivals that celebrate the region’s bountiful harvest—perfect for savoring local flavors and traditions. | | Featured Itinerary: Rail & Sea | | |
See New England in a whole new way when you step aboard historic schooners and classic trains, carrying you everywhere from the picturesque Atlantic coast to the tallest peak in the Northeast. This 14-day itinerary strikes the right balance of sightseeing with history and adventure all while making sure no one goes hungry!
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| | Featured Gallery: Signature Annual Events | | |
New England shines year-round with signature events that celebrate art, music, culture, and tradition. Experience the magic of WaterFire in Providence, a captivating display of fire and water or sail into Maine’s heritage at Windjammer Days. Summer brings live performances at Goodspeed Opera House and world-class music at Tanglewood. Celebrate the holidays at Woodstock Wassail Weekend or the Laconia Pumpkin Festival—all uniquely New England.
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| | Featured Trip Inspiration: Scenic Strolls | | |
Reconnect with nature and history on gentle, family-friendly walks across New England. Wander Maine’s iconic Marginal Way in Ogunquit—a paved, stroller- and wheelchair-friendly coastal path dotted with benches and sweeping ocean views. Explore The Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island for dramatic seaside panoramas along Gilded Age mansions. Head to Connecticut’s Silver Sands boardwalk for birdwatching and coastal charm. Meander Vermont’s elevated VINS Forest Canopy Walk and its panoramic treetop views. Feel the spray of the waterfalls in New Hampshire’s Flume Gorge.
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| | News from Discover Newport, Rhode Island | | |
New Lodging – The Royce Newport Luxury Family Estate
The Royce Newport opened spring 2025 and is located in the heart of downtown Newport, just a three-minute stroll from shops and restaurants. The Royce Newport, with 10 rooms between two Victorian mansions, combines historic charm with boutique luxury. Unwind in their beautiful bluestone courtyard with a gas fire pit, ideal for intimate gatherings.
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| | News from Meet Boston, Massachusetts | | |
Announcing Expanded Boston Irish Heritage Trail
The Boston Irish Heritage Trail, covering 300 years of history has added five new stops along its three-mile walk through the Kennedy Rose Garden to Fenway Park. Boston is a city of trails, and fall is one of the best times of the year to stroll among cobblestones in Boston and explore the rich history of the city. From the iconic Freedom Trail to the Black Heritage, Irish Heritage, Women’s History and Equality Trails, Boston’s rich history of immigration and multiculturalism comes to life for visitors. The city’s legacy as a technology leader is highlighted along the Innovation Trail. Visitors can blaze their own trail by exploring public art along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, meandering among an urban wild in the Arnold Arboretum or strolling along the Boston Harborwalk or Charles River Esplanade.
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| | News from the Berkshires, Massachusetts | | |
New Hotel – Prospect Berkshires
Nestled at the natural beauty of western Massachusetts, Prospect Berkshires is a modern mountain lake retreat embodying the Berkshires’ spirit through 49 thoughtfully designed cabins on historic grounds. Guests enjoy the lakefront views, tennis courts, lakeside sauna and pool. The Cliff House restaurant serves locally sourced cuisine with hillside views.
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| | News from North of Boston, Massachusetts | | |
Salem Haunted Happenings
Annual Salem Haunted Happenings for the entire month of October is the largest celebration of Halloween in the world. Salem, Massachusetts welcomes more than a half-million visitors to parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, attractions and special events. Plan ahead, put on your costume for a month that is steeped in history, haunts and a bit of magic. For visitors staying outside of Salem, it is convenient traveling by commuter rail on the MBTA from Boston or a neighboring vacation community.
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| | News from MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau, Massachusetts | | |
New Hotels – Marriott Tri-Brand Project, Framingham
Renovations on the 375-room castle-like Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, just 30 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts, is nearly complete and includes the addition of new attached properties, the TownePlace Suites and the Fairfield Inn. The tri-brand renovations and expansions will be completed in October 2025.
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| | News from the Lakes & White Mountains, New Hampshire | | |
New Downhill Mountain Biking at Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln
In the heart of the White Mountains, Kancamagus 8, the most technologically advanced chairlift in the eastern US and the Governor Adams Lodge, is the new home of downhill mountain biking at Loon Mountain Resort. Recent additions include expanded downhill trails plus Ninja Wild, an outdoor ninja course packed with 10 wilderness-themed features.
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Mount Washington Cruises, Laconia
The Mount Washington Cruises sets sail with themed events and programs throughout its season including their standard narrated scenic tours of Lake Winnipesaukee, haunted tours, cocktail cruises, Sunday brunches, and Sunset Dinner Cruises. Additionally, this famous attraction offers a full schedule of special event programs such as craft beer festivals and murder mysteries. During select dates in September and October this year, the 230-foot (70-meters) m/s Mount Washington vessel from the 1800s will add theatre to its cruise programs in partnership with the Winni Players Community Theatre. Actors perform a lively comedy “Mutiny on the Mount,” set in the 1920s and written in 1952 by Meredith, New Hampshire native Bob Montana, the genius behind the Archie comics. This family-friendly event offers an all-in-one dinner cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee, a sunset view, and live theatre.
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| | Featured Partner: Air New England | | |
Air New England and Symphony Private Jets are boutique air-travel brands based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, backed by more than 20 years of expertise from their parent company, Port City Air. From short hops across New England to bucket-list journeys farther afield, they deliver premium, on-demand private charter solutions built around each traveler.
Air New England operates a Part 135 fleet of Beechcraft turboprops and light jets, connecting New England, the Eastern–Midwest corridor, and Canada with ease. The fleet reaches smaller runways, remote islands, and destinations often skipped by commercial airlines.
Symphony Private Jets (SPJ) serves as the in-house brokerage, opening access to destinations worldwide. Whether the need is a midsize cabin to Orlando, a large-cabin jet to Mexico, or a last-minute hop to New York or Toronto, SPJ sources rigorously vetted aircraft of every size. Together, Air New England and SPJ have flown more than 2,500 guests for adventure travel, family celebrations, corporate missions, government movements, and VIP experiences.
This summer, the fleet expanded with a second six-seat King Air C90—joining the current King Air C90, four-seat Citation Mustang C510, and newly upgraded four-seat Beechcraft Baron 58. For larger groups, Symphony Private Jets seamlessly provides additional options.
Every journey is treated with the same care given to family—guided by uncompromising safety, powered by New England warmth, and focused on one goal: helping travelers save time and see more.
For more information, visit airnewengland.com, email charter@airnewengland.com, or call +1-603-351-5151 to begin planning the next flight.
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