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A visit to the grand Belcourt Castle in Newport, R.I.

Article and photo by Eric H.

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, NEW ENGLAND USA -- Imagine having a wedding reception in a famous, grand Newport, R.I., mansion where the Belmonts (not the group that hung out with Dion), Vanderbilts and Tinneys lived, and where movie stars and other celebrities from the past were entertained. Full Story...

New England's top destinations

Your guide to discovering New England

Article and photo (Wolfeboro, N.H.) by Eric H.

NEW ENGLAND USA -- You could live in New England for an entire lifetime and not get to see everything. With that in mind, imagine how daunting it can be for a tourist with one week's vacation to experience New England.

The good news is that you could stay in one village, town or city for a few days and capture the essence of what New England is all about. There's simply no need to feel obligated to race from place to place. Full Story...

The magic of Portland, Maine

Find out why this seaside gem has quickly become one of New England's hottest destinations

Article and photo by Eric H.

(PORTLAND, MAINE, NEW ENGLAND USA) -- Many years ago while touring Portland, Maine, a friend commented, "This is a nice city, but they have a long way to go, a real long way to go."

Having made tremendous headway towards revitalization in the 1980s and 1990s, Portland, for a few blocks, looked like a world-class city -- what people considered a small San Francisco. Situated on a peninsula jutting out into beautiful Casco Bay, Portland sits between rugged coastline to the east, north and south and scenic countryside and vacation-friendly Sebago Lake to the west.

With hills leading to the harbor and Casco Bay, fine old homes, tree-lined brownstone streets, 19th century red brick buildings, parks and a growing arts, entertainment, lodging and dining scene, Portland seemed, at times, like a premier urban New England vacation destination. The trouble was, however, that the overall area was wildly inconsistent where it was not unusual to find a charming area juxtaposed with abandoned factory buildings and street people sitting on the sidewalks with their heads hung low. Additionally, run down parts of Congress St -- a main drag in town -- served as kind of a reality check that Portland was not all that the growing number of picture perfect postcard areas suggested.

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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, yet packed within its tiny frame are 400 miles of coastline, charming seaside villages, and 20% of the country's historic landmarks.

Legendary Newport is the sailing capital of the world, home to the famed Gilded Age mansions, and is this country's only wooden city. Providence's world-class restaurants and vibrant arts scene are enhanced by the city's elaborate riverwalk, where gondolas glide along as spectacular Waterfire illuminates the river.

Block Island's natural beauty beckons you to unwind. Whether you choose South County's pristine beaches, East Bay's magnificent coastal bikeway, footsteps through history in Blackstone Valley, or tax-free clothes shopping in Warwick, there is something for everyone to experience. Click Here to plan your vacation.

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Recommended New England cities, towns, villages and regions VisitingNew England.com makes it easy by touring online the best communities to visit -- a great introduction to New England travel!

Discover some of the best family-oriented New England travel destinations and attractions and a special section on places to visit for your New England summer vacation.

A special day at a Belcourt Castle wedding and reception in Newport, R.I.

New England summer staycation ideas for the budget-minded.

Read about Visiting New England's favorite places to shop in New England.

Providence, R.I., has quickly transformed into one of the six- state region's most interesting and beautiful cities with its mix of the old and new.

Touring the backroads of rural New England video.

Local Bostonians offer tips on how to save money when touring Boston.

Find the latest detailed New England dining reviews.

The healthy New England traveler focuses on healthy living, including local farms, organic resources and trans fat free businesses.

The Inn at Woodstock Hill, in Woodstock, Conn., makes for a wonderful New England travel destination.

A personal perspective of visiting Newport, R.I.

With the warmer weather here, now is the time to enjoy some scenic walks in the New Hampshire Lakes Region.

Taking a tour of four New England baseball stadiums.

Dining options near Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots) in Foxborough, Mass., includes new restaurants at the Patriot Place shopping mall.

Discover the quiet, quaint side of visiting New England where the road is less taken.

York, Maine, a beloved New England vacation destination, proves that you don't have to travel far up the Maine coast to get a true feel of the famed Downeast lifestyle.

The Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, Mass., offers a modern New England shopper's paradise.

Portland, Maine, has quickly become an urban New England vacation of choice with the charming brick sidewalk and building appeal of the restored Old Port Exchange, and diverse dining, recreational, and cultural opportunities all surrounded by beautiful Casco Bay.

Find the finest New England seafood restaurants.

Take a tour of some beloved New England diners.

Check out the top 10 New England ice cream stands.

Essex, Conn., offers a true, quaint New England village-like experience and lots of sidewalks -- the perfect place to stroll during the impending warmer spring weather.

Romantic New England restaurants for your special night out.

There's a lot "in store" at the Providence Place shopping mall.

Park Street Ice Cream, Natick, Mass., features homemade ice cream in a charming schoolhouse-like building at Natick town common.

The scenic New England photo gallery is the next best thing to being there!

The Children's Museum in Easton (North Easton, Mass.), represents the best of local cultural opportunities for children.

Make these scenic drives part of your New England vacation.

Have a question about visiting New England? Ask the VisitingNewEngland.com experts for all your New England trip planning needs!

Find the perfect hotel for your New England family vacation... and also for Mom and Dad.

The 1761 Old Mill restaurant is a classic New England landmark with delicious regional fare and incredible ambiance.

Read New England lodging reviews and make reservations in preparation for your New England vacation.

Read all about the best "cheap eats" restaurants in Boston, Cambridge and eastern Massachusetts -- ideal for the budget-minded looking for a great bargain.

Nice, affordable communities to raise a family in eastern and central Massachusetts.

Meredith, N.H., has instant lakeside appeal in a small-town setting. It's the perfect place for a New England vacation.

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