The Freedom Trail is a 4 km red-brick path through Boston that connects 16 historic sites related to the American Revolution. Stops include Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church and USS Constitution. It is one of the best ways to explore the city's history.

The Boston Public Garden, established in 1837, was the first public botanical garden in the United States. It features a lagoon with the famous Swan Boats, a suspension bridge, flower beds and sculptures, including the Make Way for Ducklings statues. It adjoins Boston Common, the nation's oldest public park.

The Cape Cod National Seashore protects about 65 km of beaches, dunes, marshes and lighthouses on the outer arm of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Established in 1961, it includes beaches such as Coast Guard Beach and Race Point, and historic lighthouses like Nauset Light.

Martha's Vineyard is an island off the coast of Cape Cod known for its charming towns, beaches and lighthouses. Edgartown has whaling captains' houses, Oak Bluffs is famous for colourful gingerbread cottages and Aquinnah features dramatic clay cliffs. Ferries connect it to the mainland.

The Breakers is the grandest of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island. Built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II between 1893 and 1895, the 70-room Italian Renaissance-style villa overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It is a National Historic Landmark and is open for tours.

Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut is the largest maritime museum in the United States. It recreates a 19th-century coastal village and includes historic ships such as the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaling ship in the world. Shipbuilders and interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts.

Mount Washington in New Hampshire is the highest peak in the northeastern United States at 1,917 metres. It is known for some of the world's most extreme weather. Visitors reach the summit by the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway, the Auto Road or hiking trails.

Stowe is a picturesque village in Vermont's Green Mountains, known for its white-steepled church and covered bridges. Nearby Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, hosts Stowe Mountain Resort for skiing. The town is especially beautiful during autumn foliage season.

Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, was first lit in 1791 and is one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States. Set on a rocky headland, it is one of the most photographed lighthouses in America. Fort Williams Park surrounds it with walking paths and ocean views.

Acadia National Park on Maine's Mount Desert Island features granite peaks, rocky coastlines and woodlands. Cadillac Mountain is one of the first places in the US to see sunrise for part of the year. Historic carriage roads, Jordan Pond and the Park Loop Road are highlights near Bar Harbor.