Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet New England's Best Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering New England by car. Featuring 32 amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can enjoy the soaking peaks and lush valleys of the White Mountains or explore maritime history on a tour through Maine, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to New England, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet New England's Best Trips:

Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout. Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests. Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions. Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads. Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Useful features - including Detours, Walking Tours and Link Your Trip. Covers Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Coastal New England, Boston, Plymouth, White Mountains, Newport and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet New England Best Trips is perfect for exploring New England via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. Planning a New England trip sans a car? Lonely Planet New England guide, our most comprehensive guide to New England, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems, or check out Discover USA, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Looking for a guide focused on a specific New England city? Check out Lonely Planet Boston guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, or Pocket Boston, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.