The Mega Road Trip
Vermont
After enjoying the morning in Maine, you're going to want to hop on the road with enough time to get to Burlington, Vermont, where Battery Park has one of the prettiest sunsets in the east. Peering over Lake Champlain, the natural scenery is enough to earn this place a pit stop, but the war memorials will add some historical value to your already awesome day.
New Hampshire
Only a few hours away from the previous stop, Weirs Beach in Laconia, New Hampshire, is another lakefront location worth the visit. Equipped with a boardwalk, bumper cars and boat rentals, Weirs clearly knows how to host families. Next to Lake Winnipesaukee, it's easy to peacefully people-watch while enjoying the day.
Massachusetts
Just over 100 miles from the previous town, Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, is up next. Home of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. If it's in your budget, plan to travel in season and catch a game. If it's too pricey or time-consuming to stay for the first pitch, take a tour for a bit cheaper or snap a pic outside for free!
Rhode Island
Scenic drives keep expenses down and jaws dropped while on the road. Take a ride down Ocean Drive in Newport, Rhode Island, also called "Ten Mile Drive," for its lining of landmarks and monuments. You'll find plenty of opportunity to pull over and breathe in the Atlantic air while feasting your eyes on breathtaking views.
Connecticut
When Mark Twain wrote "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," he lived in this Hartford home. Visit the abode of one of the greatest and most well-known authors in history as an unforgettable excursion on your cross-country road trip (and a fairly short distance from our previous stop). The gothic architecture of the Mark Twain House and Museum is alluring both inside and out, making it a very photogenic history lesson.
New York
Where New York's Twin Towers once stood, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum commemorating the lost lives of thousands replaces them. The 2-acre-wide dedications are enormous man-made waterfalls framed by bronze panels with the names of every 9/11 victim. Nearby, the Brooklyn Bridge and other New York must-sees are within walking distance to maximize the experience.
