Weekend Wonders: Unveiling the Best Weekend Trips in New England

A trip to the cape screams summer. AWOL Hotel in Provincetown invites you to escape the ordinary and embrace a relaxed vibe in an ideal location. Just steps from all the eateries, shops, and bars Provincetown has to offer, this hotel draws on the inspiration of the natural beauty of the area providing you with simple, understated comfort.

No summer is complete without a getaway to Newport, Rhode Island. The epitome of a charming coastal town, Newport leans into the sophisticated and luxuriously laid-back vibe that we all crave during the balmy summer months. For accommodations, opt for Castle Hill Inn. Located on a forty-acre peninsula, at the west end of Newport's famous Ocean Drive, this inn offers the romance, privacy, and extraordinary beauty of a secluded oceanfront resort. Featuring a fabulously restored Victorian mansion, quaint Harbor Houses, and exceptionally well-appointed Beach House lodging rooms snuggled along the coastline, Castle Hill is the perfect seaside retreat for you and your honey, or the whole family. 

One of our favorite East Coast weekend trips involves leaf peeping, hiking, and the mountains of New Hampshire. The Common Man Inn & Spa in Plymouth is snuggled between the lakes and White Mountains region of the state. Cozy and welcoming, this inn features lodging rooms rich in rustic elegance, a relaxing spa and salon, and a delectable restaurant serving up classic comfort foods. After a day of exploring the area, this property is the perfect place to snuggle up and relax.

There’s no better place to enjoy a crisp fall weekend than the pet-friendly Briarcliff Motel. Located in Great Barrington, these accommodations are a hip, modernized twist on the classic 60’s style motel of an era gone by. If you appreciate thoughtful amenities, always having your pup by your side, and spending time outdoors, this is the place for you. The relaxed, inviting vibe of the Briarcliff Motel is that of a true gathering place as families, friends, and even strangers enjoy one another's company huddled beside the glow from the pellet stove in the lounge, beneath the stars by the fire pit on the front lawn, or around the community dining table. 

If you’re known as a first chair fanatic, you’ve likely heard of Stowe, Vermont. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from downhill skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort, you’ll find The Trapp Family Lodge, a beautiful hillside 2,500-acre mountain resort that embraces its European tradition and leans into the Austrian skiing lifestyle. Their suites feature European furnishings, the charm of an alpine lodge, and mountain views from the balcony, as well as conveniences of a modern resort. 

In search of girls trip ideas? Look no further than Martha’s Vineyard in full bloom. Faraway Martha’s Vineyard in Edgartown, Massachusetts has everything from biking, boating, sailing, and shopping to fine dining featuring local ingredients and house cocktails. Grab your girls and head off to a property that thrives as the weather gets warmer.

A charming vintage coastal bed and breakfast is the perfect place to explore in the spring. In a charming New England seashore town with old world charm and a welcoming vibe, you’ll find Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast. Not only do they have a lovely parlor with board games, a well stocked library, and a spacious great room featuring a wood burning fireplace, they also offer complimentary bikes and kayaks so that you can explore the area at your pace. That sounds like an ideal spring day to us.

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