From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.

Don't just visit any lake beach this summer. These stunning natural swimming pools and beaches are worth the drive.

With an interactive children's farmyard, cheesemaking operation, bakery, nature trails, and an historic inn like no other, Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont, is a site worthy of a full day's exploration.

When it's too hot to turn on the oven, this grilled chicken salad, made with marinated chicken and fresh mango salsa, is the perfect go-to recipe.

Visiting the lavish Newport Mansions (or "summer cottages") in Newport, Rhode Island offers an opulent peek into the "Gilded Age" of American history.

Whether you like them broiled, boiled, or steamed, cooking lobster tails at home is a simpler, cheaper way to get your lobster fix.