Adventure Guide to Massachusetts & Western Connecticut

By: Elizabeth L. Dugger

Narrated by: Bill Georato

Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer.

Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience. Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning, and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites, and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing, and more. You'll get extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations.

Cape Cod, the Berkshires, the Litchfield Hills, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Boston, Quabbin Reservoir - these are just some of the places covered. Relax in a rowboat on a quiet lake, or experience white-water rafting. Try walking and foliage tours, whale watching, apple picking, fairs, hiking, kayaking, cycling, and skiing.

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