Scenic Drives in New England for All Seasons

With these six popular scenic drives you’ll get directions and all the major attractions on route. You’ll discover how to plan your day to get the best views and enjoyment from your excursion.

These drives range from day trips to scenic jaunts best experienced over a weekend or multiple days.

The Mohawk Trail Massachusetts

The most popular scenic drives in Massachusetts are along the famous Mohawk Trail. This trail rolls out through the northwestern part of the state on route 2, and winds through the hills and mountains of the , touching picturesque towns like Williamstown, Deerfield, Shelbourne, Colrain, Charlemont, and Shelburne Falls. Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts, offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and Mohawk Trail. More info...

Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire

New Hampshire has many scenic drives in the White Mountain National Forest but at the top of the list has to be the 34-mile Kancamagus Scenic Highway that runs along route 112 from Conway to White Mountains Visitor Center in Lincoln. This drive is considered by many to be the top New England scenic drive. It has beautiful forests and plenty of photo opportunities with walks along gorges and streams, and with views of the highest mountains in the Presidential Range. More info...

Central Vermont Area

In Vermont nature planted all the high peaks in the south – although the North Kingdom has great color as well. But arguably Vermont’s best loved drive is in the Central Vermont area, around Killington, and the towns and highways of Woodstock, Rutland and Ludlow. This is deep in The Green Mountain National Forest area, and not surprisingly offers spectacular scenery. More info...

Lakes and Leaves Maine

The Lakes and Leaves drive that touches the shores of Moosehead Lake on Route 15 before heading south on route 201 is ever popular. You’ll see unparalleled views of the tree-lined banks of the Kennebec River, and the surrounding mountains on this Maine Scenic Highway. More info...

Rhode Island Coast

Vacationers in Rhode Island have open roads and coastal drives to satisfy their thirst for great vistas. The 61-mile Rhode Island Coast Scenic Drive follows the coastline east from Westerly before turning north along Narragansett Bay, and eventually over Newport Bridge on route 138. The drive finishes over the breathtaking Ocean Drive in historic Newport. A pleasant seaside twist to a scenic drive. More info...

Connecticut Route 169

Not to be outdone for scenic drives in New England the state of Connecticut has in its own little corner of popular views with some of the most stunning scenic drives being on Route 169 in the glacial plains which are part of Quinebaug River bottomlands. More info...

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Then click any of the links above to view directions and information on attractions to visit along the way.

Scenic Drives in New England Books...

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve taken a scenic drive in New England only to discover afterwards I missed attractions, or stops just off the route, I never knew existed. So when I write about a scenic drive I’m careful to include as much detail as I can without “writing a book.”

But the fact is sometimes you do need a book… one that covers many New England scenic drives and all the detours and wonderful distractions along the way. So when I’m in that mood I have two handy references I keep close by. These two are dog-eared staples in my New England travel library, and you can pick them up without “breaking the bank” at Amazon.

I’ve included links below to my reviews in case you want to check them out for yourself.

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