We've spent the past summer partnering with Holiday Inn to find the most epic road trip. To decide on the final route, we had travelers show us their favorite places to visit.
Your road trip around the Northeast will take you through big cities and scenic state parks, to ice cream factories, along endless beaches, and even to a witch museum. The Northeast and New England region of America is resplendent with pre-Revolutionary War sites and coastal enclaves just begging to be explored. According to travelers, these are the can't-miss road trips spots in the Northeast!
After you leave Massachusetts, head into Rhode Island to visit Newport's Cliff Walk. The 3.5-mile trail takes you past nearly a dozen Gilded Age mansions, each more stunning than the last. By far, the most famous Cliff Walk mansion is The Breakers. The Italian Renaissance-style home was built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Its Italian marble and French decor was meant to imitate the lavish homes of historically wealthy European families. With 70 rooms, it was the largest and most opulent of all of the Newport mansions. Tour it, or one of the other old homes, as you stroll along the trail!
You can't tour the Northeast without stopping by Boston! Faneuil Hall is one of the most popular attractions in Beantown. It's been around since the 1700s, back when Massachusetts was a British colony! Even today, you can find tons of good eats and cool little shops inside. It's a nice place to grab some souvenirs and sample some classic Boston delicacies.
Go even further back in history in the little village of Salem! Most famous for being the location of a notorious witch panic in the 1600s, Salem still has some spooky vibes even today. The Salem Witch Museum tells the story of the Witch Trials and teaches visitors about witches today through life-sized dioramas. It's a little kitschy, but it's totally classic.
Massachusetts has some great beaches as well. Crane Beach is the perfect place to relax: The flat, sandy shoreline and calm waves make for a serene experience. It's a nature preserve, so it's a lot less developed (and less crowded) than other beaches. Castle Hill Estate nearby is worth checking out, and if you can, grab a meal at the Clam Box!
You could spend weeks exploring each Northeast state and still not see everything the region has to offer... so take your time exploring, and enjoy the ride!