For all its beauty and history, New England is also highly sophisticated, a place to have fun ... and lots of it. From glamorous casinos and gourmet restaurants to grand hotels and America’s finest shopping, New England is perfect for a grown-up getaway.
When New Yorkers go out to play, they head for Connecticut shoreline towns, such as Westport and South Norwalk. Known as ‘The Gold Coast’, these Fairfield County towns boast charming inns, innovative dining, chic boutiques and personal service.
New Yorkers also love to escape to the Litchfield Hills, where rural bliss is combined with all the comforts city slickers demand: luxury inns, chic B&Bs and superb cuisine, plus the allure of antiques shops and picturesque New England greens.
In summer, the hills of western Massachusetts are alive with the sound of music. Catch the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor concerts at Tanglewood, plus modern dance and Shakespeare nearby. North Adams displays leading edge art at MASS MoCA, while Williamstown has two excellent art museums and a summer theater with stars.
The classy Mohegan Sun has over 1,000 bedrooms in its 34-story hotel, plus shopping and a luxury spa. The world’s second largest casino includes the Casino of the Earth and the Casino of the Sky (beneath the world’s largest planetarium dome). Relax with a gourmet meal, then watch a concert or a major sports event in the 10,000-seat arena.
The stylish Foxwood Resort & Casino boasts three hotels, with over 1,400 rooms, excellent restaurants, shopping and a classy spa. With six casinos and the world`s largest bingo hall, there is fun for everyone, from the 7,400 slots to the over 350 gaming tables. A bonus is the 6,004 yard, par 70 championship course at the nearby Foxwoods Golf and Country Club.
The state capital boasts a lively array of art galleries, studios and top-class restaurants, especially in the Italian-oriented Federal Hill district. The region’s third-largest city is a place to stroll along the river and on historic Benefit Street, the ‘Mile of History’ that is lined with some of the finest examples of 18th and 19thC architecture in the USA. The downtown shopping is exceptional.
History and the latest racing yachts, luxurious inns and intimate restaurants: Newport has it all. Nowhere has more festivals. In summer, jazz contrasts with chamber music in the mansions from the Gilded Age. During the lively Winter Festival, the mansions are bedecked in holiday finery. For a treat, go for a sail in an America’s Cup yacht.
`The Cape`, Nantucket and Martha`s Vineyard have long supplied city dwellers with romantic retreats. You know you have escaped the rat race when you see weathered clapboard houses, sand dunes, charming villages and ocean views. Pull up a rocker on the porch, kick back, and breathe in the pure salty air from the Atlantic; shop for antiques and modern crafts.
With the Boston Symphony Orchestra and impressive art galleries, such as the Museum of Fine Art, Boston is one of the world’s most sophisticated cities. As well as stylish shopping on Newbury Street, there’s always a must-see play or ballet and a hot restaurant to try.
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