Reader’s Digest Names The Berkshires, Newport as 2 of the Most Beautiful Places to Visit This Spring
In its latest spring travel roundup, Reader’s Digest has named The Berkshires in Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island, the top two New England places that are the most beautiful to visit this spring.
The Berkshires
For The Berkshires in western Massachusetts, the publication named Edith Wharton’s summer home, the animals at Hancock Shaker Village, and access to hiking on the Appalachian Trail as some of the top visitor attractions to experience.
The Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge offers more than 24 colorful acres of flowers and plants to discover. Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate the breathtaking scenery at iconic landmarks such as Monument Mountain, Bash Bish Falls, and Mount Greylock.
Exploring history in the towns of Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington also delivers engaging experiences with nature.
Newport, Rhode Island
Visitors to Newport can admire famous mansions such as Marble House and The Breakers, which are particularly stunning when their spring gardens are in bloom.
According to Discover Newport, Rhode Island, the 3.5-mile Newport Cliff Walk offers guests impressive views of the water and grand mansions.
Be sure you have your cameras at the ready for Newport’s Daffodil Days, which herald spring’s return with more than 1,300,000 daffodils planted throughout the area. Check online for a daffodil display locator map.
