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Long, hot summers; cold – but sunny – snowy winters; bright springs with
fl ower-fi lled gardens; and the world-famous ‘fall foliage’ in autumn, when
the leaves turn into a riot of red, gold, purple and orange. Whether you
want a short break or a long holiday, it’s always the right time to discover
New England. After all, it’s just a short hop across the Atlantic!
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is arguably the best free show head for the main roads and side stalls, selling apples, pears and
on earth. Starting in Vermont, roads, scenic byways and country bright orange pumpkins, stacked
New Hampshire and Maine in lanes. Avoid the crowds by taking a by the road and piled on porches, is a family occasion (November
late September, trees turn from cable car up to a mountain peak, a all heralding Halloween. Keene NH 25), but once that is over shopping
summer green to a dazzling array boat ride across a lake or along the stages a particularly enthusiastic fever grips the nation. You won’t
More than 60 historic lighthouses dot Maine’s coast, including Bass Harbor Head Light near Acadia National Park. Learn more at VisitMaine.com.
of colours; the change moves coast, or just hiking or biking any jack o’ lantern festival. Thanksgiving beat them…so why not join them?
There’s More to Maine.
Maine is the quintessential four-
season destination, celebrated for our
spectacular coast, magnif_i cent lakes
and mountains, lively communities,
outlet shopping opportunities, and our
heritage of f_i ne arts, culture
and food. Every day is a feast
Explore Maine’s authentic places and pristine natural
spaces, in every season and every region. Learn about
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