Sailing ships, cobblestone streets, picket fences, clam chowder and radiant gold and red leaves. Classic New England: rugged and rustic. But there’s more to explore in this north-eastern corner of the US - from mountains and lakes to rolling Atlantic waves, and a history that takes in the Pilgrim Fathers, Salem witchhunts and JFK. Lash maple syrup on your pancakes, tuck into our tips and add your own.

Check out our guide to autumn colours in New England