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Connecticut River Byway
States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
Length: 498.7 mi / 802.6 km
Time to Allow: Allow 14 hours to drive the byway along both sides of the river.
New England's longest, most powerful river tells the story of clashing continental plates and glaciers, of Abenaki living on the land, and of colonial settlement among fields and forests. Experience traditions, vivid history, deeply rooted farming heritage, call of the railroads, natural beauty, and recreation along the Connecticut River Byway.
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The Appalachian Trail
Updated Apr 5, 2012
America's Byways take you to some of the best hiking trails across the nation, including the greatest of them all, the Appalachian Trail. As you begin the ambitious journey, you'll wind your way across 2,160 miles of the East's most impressive terrain.
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Up-close and Personal! Experience the Birds of the Connecticut River Byway
Updated Mar 8, 2012
Experience an up-close interaction with local bird populations and add a few species to your life list by traveling through Massachusetts and along the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. The Connecticut River Byway covers the vibrant habitat along the Connecticut River watershed where several protected areas attract an abundance of bird species to the region's varied ecosystems.
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2-Day Trip: Connecticut River Byway Heritage Tour (Vermont, New Hampshire)
(Vermont)Wind back and forth across the Connecticut River following the Byway south to north, beautiful views at every turn. Along the way, you'll make...
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1-Day Trip: Rural New England Village Journey (Massachusetts)
(Massachusetts)The Connecticut River Byway route passes through the predominant landscape elements in the Connecticut River Valley: the Connecticut River,...
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The following byways are part of the designated byway Connecticut River Byway:
Notice
As of June 1, 2009, all travelers entering the United States (including U.S. citizens) are required to present a passport or other accepted form of documentation. For more information, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol website.
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Connecticut River Byway
877-CTBYWAY
877-282-9929
- Connecticut River Byway:
- Come to this website to learn about the recreation, history, nature, culture, and products of this river corridor shared by three states.
- Official Massachusetts Tourism Site:
- Plan your ideal vacation to Massachusetts by using this official site.
- Official Vermont Tourism Site:
- This is the official site of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. You can explore Vermont's regions and find out all there is to do in this state.
- Visit New Hampshire!:
- This is the official site for New Hampshire Travel and Tourism.
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