New England

Enjoy the scenery! Whether you want to explore rugged coastline, rolling farmland, majestic mountains or miles of sand dunes, New England offers loads of options for a quick getaway. Our handy guide follows seven popular drives, including Massachusetts' pristine Cape Cod seashore and graceful Berkshire Mountains, Vermont's pastoral Route 100, Maine's dramatic Route 1 and New Hampshire's leafy Kancamagus Highway.

• Be inspired - view stunning fall foliage, stand atop windswept cliffs and stroll through tiny 19th-century villages
• Get cultured - enjoy exceptional music festivals, discover renowned regional museums and catch Hollywood stars in summerstock theater
• Chow down - sample local specialities, from clam `chowdah' and Maine's famous lobster to sharp Vermont cheddar and sweet maple syrup
• Play all year long - the best spots for spring hiking, summer sailing, autumn apple-picking and winter skiing
• Sleep tight - accommodations with character, including colonial inns, converted farmhouses, rustic ski lodges and pine-forested campgrounds