New England's Most Stunning Roadtrips

Coastline or treeline, New England abounds with special roadtrips. You can wind your way through Maine’s rocky coast, or head to the hills in New Hampshire and look down upon miles of pristine forest, while in Vermont, the trail hops from quaint town to town amid the backdrop of rolling hills. So gas up the car, make a playlist and check out our favorite paths.

Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway, Maine

Traversing Mexico to Madrid (yes, Maine) this 50-mile roadtrip passes unspoiled lakes, remote mountains and some of the state’s most rural, wild lands. The jewel in the crown is the Height of Land overlooking Mooselookmeguntic and Rangeley Lakes, but don’t miss the thick forests and noisy mountain streams along the way.

Mount Desert Island Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Maine

Green Mountain Scenic Byway, Vermont

Starting in Ludlow and ending in Waterbury, this 90-mile stretch of Route 100 is bounded on either side by the rolling Green Mountains. On either side are open views of meadows, farms, fields, lakes and charming towns. Visit historic farmsteads, or take a long stop at the state’s famous breweries. The state’s most prominent natural feature, Mt. Mansfield, offers those wanting to get out of the car ample opportunity to stretch their legs.

Mohawk Trail, Massachusetts

The leaf peeper’s road, come fall, this trail through the Berkshires offers foliage at its best. For 63 miles it winds through Massachusetts’ northwest heart, past rolling hills, state parks and quaint towns. There’s the deserted bridge known as the Bridge of Flowers (effectively a garden raised above the Deerfield River) as well as the Natural Bridge, in North Adams, an unusual state park with 60-foot falls.

Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire

Often mispronounced as “Kangamangus” (officially: Kank-ah-mah-gus) there’s no doubt over the beauty in store for travelers along this 35-mile highway. Known for some of the best fall foliage in the country, the road cuts through the White Mountain National Forest, offering stunning views of the White Mountains, rivers, the Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and Rocky Gorge as it climbs to 3,000 feet at the Kancamagus Pass near Lincoln.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.