Top Things to do in New England
Top Hotels in New England
- 1. The Verb Hotel
- 2. The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 3. Seaport Hotel
- 4. Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District
- 5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District
- 6. The Glen House
- 7. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District
- 8. The Revolution Hotel
- 9. Southbridge Hotel And Conference Center
- 10. Gorges Grant Hotel
What to do and see in New England, New England: The Best Bridges
Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Bridge at the Green, Uncle Tim's Bridge, Tannery Hill Bridge, Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge, Bridge of Flowers, Sunday River Covered Bridge, Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge), Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, Mystic River Bascule Bridge.
Restaurants in New England
1. Bridge at the Green
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By kolbow - Northville, United States
Sometimes it's the simple things that catch your attention after you have slowed down on your trip. The covered bridge and white church with the fall colors is a perfect example. Only a few miles west of Arlington, it a must see.
2. Uncle Tim's Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Wander555899
This walk is always scenic. You can spot turtles, fish, Herons and other wildlife while crossing this beautiful foot bridge that takes you to downtown Wellfleet.
3. Tannery Hill Bridge
4. Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 715 reviews
The "shot heard round the world," which signaled the start of the Revolutionary War, was fired from this spot.
Reviewed By KarenV87 - Tampa, United States
This was the highlight of our visit to Concord. The origination of the phrase "the shot heard round the world" from the Concord Hymn as told by Ralph Waldo Emerson's family who lived in the house known as the Old Manse. You can see the house and the bridge as you enter the site. There's also a grave of the British soldiers who died in the battle. There is a verse from James Russell Lowell's poem "Lines" inscribed in the memorial plaque. It gave me chills reading the following: They came three thousand miles and died, to keep the past upon its throne: Unheard, beyond the ocean tide, their English Mother made her moan. There is also a famous statue called "The Minute Man" and a memorial obelisk at the foot of the North Bridge. You'll also see lots of wildlife. We had our first chipmunk sighting on the wall near the grave of the British soldiers. They are so cute! You might even see a wild turkey. It's just a great place to visit for nature or history.
5. Bridge of Flowers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 639 reviews
Bring your camera when you visit this former trolley bridge, which is a flower garden ablaze with color.
Reviewed By 877jacquif
What to do with an unused trolley bridge? Turn it into a garden of course, and plant it up with the most gorgeous flowers and plants. This bridge is beautiful and worth a visit if you are in the area. There are also some great art and gift shops nearby so you won’t be sorry if you stop off in Shelburne Falls for an hour or two.
6. Sunday River Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
A covered bridge built in 1872 that is said to be one of the most painted and photographed covered bridges in Maine.
Reviewed By CHuntoon - Gilford, United States
This bridge is a must see while visiting the area of Bethel, Maine. Just a few miles outside of the Town of Bethel, it is quaint and in great shape!. Tucked on the side of the road and sits over a quite, slow moving clear stream below. Easy walks from the bridge to the water and a nearby walking trail that takes you further down stream. Very New England!
7. Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Bridge connecting Bailey and Orrs islands.
Reviewed By Thekansaspyet - Middletown, United States
It is fun driving over it, as it has a twist to it. Very unusual and looks to be very solidly build. There are beautiful water views on both sides of it.
8. Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By stevebr0mley - Columbia, United States
We'd been in town all week and had driven within a block or two of this bridge several times. We didn't know it even existed until the folks at the "Americal Precision Museum" told us to take a look. We drove over the bridge to New Hampshire and the back to Vermont to experience the drive. It was amazing and a hidden gem. Longest two span wooden bridge in the world and the longest covered bridge in the United States.
9. Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 888 reviews
The Tallest Bridge Observatory in the World (open to the public)! The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is located in the heart of mid-coast Maine. The bridge spans the Penobscot River, linking the town of Prospect with Verona Island, just off Route 1 across from the town of Bucksport. Visitors can take the elevator 420 feet for breathtaking panoramic views of the nearby Maine coast and Fort Knox Historic Site.
Reviewed By LonestarSpartan - Chapel Hill, United States
We went to the top of the Observatory at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory after visiting Fort Knox and it was beautiful. From the top you can almost see forever. The elevator is very quick and they have good signs on the different things you can see in all directions. If you are afraid or uncomfortable in high places, this is not the thing for you to do. At the top of the Observatory, all 4 sides are glass.
10. Mystic River Bascule Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
Reviewed By 356peterg - Tarporley, United Kingdom
Fascinating and unique swing bridge, opens every hour in the high season so plenty of opportunity to see it in operation
