The United States is big, very big indeed! It’s not just one country but 50 states, each with its own landscapes, culture, cities, and inhabitants. To truly know this country, it’s worth visiting not only the famous big cities that we often hear about but also discovering the great outdoors, forests and lakes, villages and ports.
The American Northeast is often talked about through its major cities: New York, Washington, Boston, etc… But have you thought about discovering the region’s other asset: its wilderness? Huttopia offers you an original road trip combining the quintessence of city and nature, camping, campfires, and unforgettable visits, from New York to Boston. Let’s embark on a beautiful journey with Huttopia!
Some Great Addresses Along Your Route, from the Huttopia Routard Guide:
WHERE TO EAT
Log Jam Restaurant (Lake George, New York State): Restaurant in an authentic round log cabin, typical of the Adirondacks.
Hobbs Tavern & Brewery (West Ossipee, New Hampshire): Craft brewery and restaurant in an old 1800s wooden farmhouse.
Ogunquit Beach Lobster House (Ogunquit, Maine): Restaurant with terrace and beach view where you can enjoy Maine’s famous Lobster Roll.
WHAT TO DO
Revolution Rail Company (North Creek, New York State): Rail bikes set up on an old railway line along the Hudson River.
Tubing on the Saco River (Conway, New Hampshire): Float down the river on large inflatable tubes.
Rugosa Lobster Tours (Kennebunkport, Maine): Trip on a small fishing boat that pulls up lobster traps along the Kennebunk River.
Discovering the Northeast United States
New York: The Must-See!
You can’t visit the Northeast United States without visiting New York! That’s where we recommend starting your journey. It’s one of the most visited cities in the United States. Known for its skyscrapers, its energy, its monuments and shows, its neighborhoods and atmospheres from Manhattan to Harlem, through Brooklyn, it’s a city that will leave its mark on you, that’s for certain.
Upstate New York, its Great Lakes and Forests: Heading to the Adirondacks
After a few days at the hectic pace of the City, you’ll certainly want to find some peace and nature. It’s time to discover the American great outdoors and experience camping, American-style.
First stop, 3 hours from New York:
Huttopia Adirondacks will be your base camp for visiting the beautiful Adirondacks park, a wilderness perfect for hiking, swimming in lakes or rivers, and boat trips. You’ll discover the splendor of Lake George and the surrounding mountains. Take advantage of this stop to experience the thrills of Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor rides, visit historic sites from the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War, and much more. In the evening, gather in front of your tent, around your campfire in the heart of a typical Adirondacks forest and admire the stars through the trees to end the day beautifully.
The Adirondacks region is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor activities!
On to the White Mountains, in the Heart of New Hampshire:
After New York State, head to New Hampshire and more specifically the White Mountains region. Encompassing some of New Hampshire’s most wild, remote, and beautiful regions, the White Mountain National Forest is home to several of New England’s highest peaks as well as the highest mountain in the East, Mount Washington. This is where your next stop is located, just 4 hours from Lake George: Huttopia White Mountains. You’ll camp by a lake and can go canoeing or paddleboarding before visiting North Conway and its outlet stores, or try tubing on the Saco River.
Mount Washington reaches 6,288 feet, making it the country’s highest American mountain
Next Destination: Maine, its Beaches and Lighthouses
The next stop is less than an hour’s drive away and yet offers a complete change of scenery for this new part of the journey: from sandy beaches to rocky jetties protecting picturesque harbors, through pine forests and freshwater ponds, not to mention the sixty lighthouses along its coasts, the southern Maine coast region is full of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature.
Huttopia Southern Maine, set in a pine forest and beside a pond, will be your starting point for discovering this beautiful region. Some must-sees we recommend: the famous summer resorts of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport are just 25 minutes away by car; Portland, a typical New England city, with its red bricks, historic center with cobblestone streets and piers stretching into the sea, the famous lobster rolls, a real treat…
Boston, Final History-Rich Stop
To complete this beautiful journey, we recommend visiting Boston, capital of New England. It’s only an hour and a half from Huttopia Southern Maine Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Marked by eclectic architecture, Boston has monuments, neighborhoods like Beacon Hill, Quincy Market, and varied and charming museums. But it’s also thanks to the famous Harvard University that Boston is well known. A visit to its campus is a must before ending this beautiful journey.
