New England Travel

New England is one of the oldest regions in the United States, being the location where several of the first colonies of English settlers landed in the New World. One reason for this is that the coastline is rocky and steep, meaning there are a lot of protected coves and deep-water harbors conducive to shipping. The region also was a hotbed for dissention during the Colonial era leading up to the Revolutionary War.

The region is made up of the six states in the northeastern corner of the United States and they are the originals "Yankees," despite what the baseball team located to the south in New York calls themselves. There is a great deal of diversity in the region, with Maine to the north offering wild and wondrous natural beauty and Massachusetts in the southeast with the city of Boston, referred to as the "hub of the universe."

Diversity

New England is a region of contrasts. It has some of the most historical sites and traditions in the country, but it also is home to some of the most high tech industries. The beginnings of the region saw a strong Republican influence, yet several Democratic Party Presidential candidates over the past 50 years have hailed from New England. One state, Rhode Island, is so small motorists can drive across it in no time, while Maine is so vast it is difficult to get across it at all.

Along with diversity the region also has experienced many ups and downs. During the Revolutionary War period, the region held great influence in national politics. That influence died toward the end of the 19th century as the population of the country moved south and west. The economic life of the region died out, as well. Today, mostly thanks to the diverse recreational offering of the region, that life has been returning on the wings of airplanes and wheels of automobiles bringing tourists to ski resorts and state parks.

Sports

When it comes to recreation, the snow-covered mountains of Vermont and the exclusive beaches of Cape Cod are not the only attractions. Major professional sports have become an important draw. In the National Football League (NFL), the New England Patriots have built the closest thing to a modern-day dynasty, having won the 2001, 2003, and 2004 Super Bowls. The Boston Red Sox ended 86 years of frustration in 2004 winning the Major League Baseball World Series, finally placing themselves out in front of their rival, the New York Yankees.

Outside of Colorado, few places in the United States are better known as a skiing destination than is New England. The cool climate and mountainous terrain make the region a natural choice. In Massachusetts, the curling arm of Cape Cod has more beaches one can shake a stick at. And, although hot in the summer, the temperate climate generally means fewer 90-degree days than the beaches of Florida.

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