We will be spending the summer in New England.  We are just going to be kicking back and enjoying ourselves.  I knew if I posted here on RV Dreams, I would get all of the information I am looking for.....so here goes:

Suggestions on what to see, ( ie:  Mystic, CT, Boston MA, Bar Harbor, ME ) and also what campgrounds should we stay at.  We would love to hear from you....


-- Edited by Postalpair on Saturday 2nd of January 2010 10:50:58 PM

Hi, I can start you off with my suggestions, having grown up in the Boston area. When we went back this summer, we stayed at Cape Ann Campsite in Gloucester, which was a fine place but has nothing much for kids, if you need that. Its near the ocean with some river views. Cape Ann is home to Gloucester and Rockport, two beautiful, artsy towns that are "must sees". also nearby is Salem MA, a historic town know for its witches. There are very few campgrounds in the Boston area itself. If you want to stay near the city of Boston, check out the town of Bellingham, which is about 30 minutes outside the city, and has an RV park. we didn't stay there because I prefer to be near the ocean. If you head to Bar Harbor, there are many campgrounds to choose from once you get there. We stayed at Smugglers Den and liked it. We spent a week hiking and exploring Acadia National Park- it was one of my favorite places that we have been to so far. We liked seeing Bass Harbor Light, walking out to Bar Island, going on a hawk watch, riding bikes along the carriage roads, and of course eating lobster. On the way up to Bar Harbor, its worth stopping in Portland Maine and/or Portsmouth NH, along the way. They are beautiful old sea towns. In fact, we drove to Maine via scenic rte 1, and there were dozens of small towns along the seacoast. it would be worth doing a little research (wish WE had) to find out what towns have a place you can park your RV so you can explore or have lunch. A lot of New England towns were built so long ago they really didn't have RVs in mind. The roads can be very twisty, narrow and you can find yourself in hot water before you know it. Have fun planning your trip! Sue