Frommer's New England

by Paul Karr, Marie Morris, Laura M. Reckford

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's New England features gorgeous full-color photos of the historic sights, stunning landscapes, and seaside towns that await you. Meticulously researched by a team of expert residents who know this region intimately, this is an extraordinary and highly personal guide to one of America's most scenic regions. Frommer's New England is packed with candid opinions on the best country inns and restaurants, lobster pounds, antique shops, foliage tours, beaches, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures. We've covered all the perennial favorites, from the Freedom Trail to the Berkshires and beyond, but we'll also take you off the beaten track to discover New England's best small towns and most pristine wild places. Whether you want a romantic getaway in a Vermont country inn or family fun on the Cape's best beaches, Frommer's will help you design the trip that's right for you. You'll even find a color fold-out map!

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

704 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this is supposedly a 2019 edition, I found prices to be already outdated, though I suppose it's too much to ask that they check that every single attraction is current. As usual, the restaurant suggestions didn't impress me; I found better meals just by asking at our hotels.

I wish there had been more content on Boston, but I suppose one has to compromise when trying to cover all of New England in one volume.

The most valuable things in this book by far are all the maps, though I found myself using Google Maps on my phone anyway. Honestly, this guide was more useful to me in putting together my itinerary than on the actual trip.

I don't love Frommer's guides. I just wish Rick Steves did more than just Europe.

3.5 stars rounded up to a 4.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I definitely didn't read this whole book -- I'm only looking at the cities and towns I'm interested in visiting. It's been useful for those, but unfortunately can't reach the depth you really need for a visit. This is really a good starter and supplement for a trip to New England, but it's not going to replace using the Internet.

[Grace]

Preliminary Maine trip.

trip canceled.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this book to get ideas for an upcoming trip to Maine.

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scanned as part of vacation prep.