In Boston, the leafy capital of Massachusetts, history buffs can follow the iconic Freedom Trail to 16 major revolutionary sites, including the church steeple where Paul Revere hung lanterns to warn of the impending British invasion. You’ll find the prestigious Yale University in neighbouring Connecticut, including its acclaimed Peabody Museum of Natural History, whilst Rhode Island lays claim to the glamorous, Gilded Age mansions of sailing capital Newport.

Though a genuine year-round playground, New England is at its scenic best in September and October when the leaves turn colour the landscape transforms into a spectacular patchwork of deep crimson, orange and gold. More than 80 per cent of New Hampshire is covered in forest, making it one of the best places to see the seasons change.

You’ll find more ‘leaf peeping’ hotspots across the Connecticut River in rural Vermont, as well as some of the prettiest towns in America – including historic Woodstock and the postcard-perfect alpine village of Stowe. For an even deeper rural experience, continue south to the softly rolling Berkshires of western Massachusetts, an enchanting world dotted with wooden churches, red dairy barns and traditional country stores.

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