Questions tagged [new-england]

The northeast six states in the United States - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

New England.

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I saw a lakeside castle or hotel from the air, north of Newark. What is it?

I recently flew into Newark on a transatlantic flight from Glasgow, UK. I happened to be looking out of the aircraft window (left side) during the descent, and saw a rather unique-looking scene: A small lake, with a large castle or hotel-like…
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Native American history in New England

I'm vacationing to the Boston area for a week and am interested in Native American history and culture. There's plenty of historic colonial landmarks and museums, but I can't seem to find the equivalent for tribes. (Where) do they exist? I'm not…
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Need experienced comments/thoughts on places in New England

I'm currently planning a trip with 2 other friends for the beginning of October. We'll be driving all around and may be doing spur of the moment planning, so I just wanted to get a list of locations that would be really awesome for us to visit. …
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A "Pike Place Market" in Boston?

I am absolutely in love with Seattle's Pike Place Market. The fact that it is year-round, covered, with regular, official vendors selling everything from fresh flowers to fish, bagels and chocolates, jelly and crafts, daily, at very good prices make…
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Carless in Portland Maine?

I'm considering taking the Downeaster train to Portland for a weekend, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how navigable the city will be without a car. Where exactly is the train station, can you get to the city center without a car? What…
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Travel (with public transportation) in New England

I am planning to travel a bit around in New England. Myself: I'm a 28 yo guy and I'll be travelling alone; Period: From the 15th of May for about a week or two; Transportation: I don't have a valid driving licence with me, so my only options are…
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Mount Washington Cog Railway

Anyone here tried the Mt. Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire(NH), USA? What are the advantages of taking the cog train versus driving up to the top? I am going there on Oct 14th as a part of a fall foliage trip. Relevant…
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