Adventure Guide to Massachusetts and Western Connecticut

• Author(s): Elizabeth L. Dugger,
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
• Pages: 280
• ISBN_10: 1556508611
  ISBN_13: 9781556508615
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Travel / Special Interest / Adventure , Travel / United States / Midwest / General , Travel / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) ,

Description:... Annotation Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience.

Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.

Cape Cod, the Berkshires, the Litchfield Hills, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Boston, Quabbin Reservoir -- these are just some of the places covered. Relax in a rowboat on a quiet lake, or experience white-water rafting. Walking and foliage tours, whale watching, apple picking, fairs, hiking, kayaking, cycling, skiing.