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This New England Travel Nurses web site specifically focuses on Nursing job opportunities in the New England area. Nursing jobs in the New England area consist of Permanent, Travel Nursing and Per Diem Nursing. New England Travel Nurses is the most comprehensive resource for nurses seeking employment in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine.

CITIES OF NEW ENGLAND

COLONIAL NEW ENGLAND

New England is a rich trove of colonial history. Four of six New England states were members of the original 13 colonies. Vermont was the 14th state and Maine later separated from Massachusetts. Because New England was a focal point of Revolutionary and pre-revolutionary events, much has been preserved and memorialized for visitors to enjoy. In addition to historic homes and battlefields, colonial era cemeteries are found throughout the region. Each state and region within Visit New England has additional information about local historic sites.

Mystic, Connecticut

Visitors to this popular tourist area will find a wealth of colonial history. The well-known Mystic Seaport offers plenty on 18th century maritime America, and downtown Mystic features dozens of privately owned homes, built in the Colonial period, which are very well-kept. Those who choose to delve in deeper will enjoy a trip to colonial Stonington Boro, and a visit to one of the area's early cemeteries always leads to fascinating discoveries. The City of Norwich is truly a treasure trove of colonial history, and one of the area's best kept secrets: It was the birthplace of Benedict Arnold, revolutionary Christopher Leffingwell, and Samuel Huntington. Huntington was the diplomat that held the Continental Congress together, which eventually allowed for passage of the Declaration of Independence.

Boston, Massachusetts

The Boston of today may be a thriving, cultural metropolis, but plenty of its origins remain. A hotbed of Revolutionary and pre-revolutionary activity, Boston was the site of some legendary events that visitors can now retrace: The Boston Teaparty, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Ride of Paul Revere to name just a few. Famous names and places leap out of the history books to meet you as you walk the Freedom Trail and take a step back into history.

Central, Massachusetts

America's other revolution, the Industrial Revolution, was born in the small milltowns of the Blackstone Valley in central Massachusetts. Although the 19th century really saw the growth of American Industry, many of the area's former milltowns offer visitors a look at the roots of that development.

North of Boston and North Shore, Massachusetts

Almost every history student learns about the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The sites of these two battles are the best know of dozens of historic sites visitors to this region can see, many of which have names attached to them like Adams and Revere. For those interested in one of the more unfortunate events in American History, historic Salem offers a look at the infamous witch trails, as well as life in Puritan American in the 17th century.

South of Boston and South Shore, Massachusetts

Walk where the pilgrims walked. Visitors to this region can enjoy 17th century life re-enacted at Plimoth Plantation, a trip to the legendary Plymouth Rock, the home of Priscilla and John Alden, as well as other tidbits of Pilgrim and colonial history. Closer to Boston, Quincy offers the birthplace of John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States and a man whose role in our independence from England was critical.

Newport, Rhode Island

Best known for its late-19th century mansions, Newport was an important center of commerce during the 18th century. Several museums and historic sites focus in on Newport's colonial heritage.

Providence, Rhode Island

Founded by Roger Williams as a haven from religious persecution in the 17th century, Providence is often forgotten as a center of colonial history. Visitors to the city, however, will find numerous museums and historic sites. Most notable are Roger Williams Park, set on the site were Williams landed and founded his colony, and Brown University, one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Located an hour’s drive northeast of Boston on Interstate 95 is this small gem of a riverfront city. Portsmouth’s long nautical history is readily apparent by the great number of old brick and clapboard buildings nestled along winding streets and alleyways. A visit to the Strawbery Banke outdoor history museum will let your poke in and around dozens of old restored houses. Modern life thrives as well with fine restaurants, coffee bars, fun taverns and boutiques found throughout the downtown area. River views abound so take some time to for some walking and your be glad Portsmouth was a stop on your travels.

NEW ENGLAND'S FOILAGE
About New England’s Foliage

Every autumn throughout New England, diminishing length of daylight and falling temperatures induce trees to shed billions of tons of leaves. Preceding this preparation for winter the trees present a spectacular color show. Leaves that have been green all summer turn to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.

These color changes are caused by transformations in leaf pigments, primarily the green pigment chlorophyll. During summer, the leaves of trees are producing sugar from carbon dioxide and water by the workings of light and chlorophyll. Chlorophyll causes the leaves to appear green.

The shorter days and cool nights of autumn set off changes in the tree. One is the growth of a corky membrane at the base of the leaf stem, which interrupts the flow of nutrients into the leaf. This stops the production of chlorophyll in the leaf, and the green color of the leaf fades, allowing the reds, oranges and yellows to burst forth. The best autumn colors are produced when dry, sunny days are followed by cool, dry nights.

Color may begin to appear in isolated spots in far northern New England the first week in September. Typically, the color change begins at the higher elevations and in the northern part of the region mid-September and moves southward through mid-to-late October, ending in southern New England coastal areas at the end of October.

Visitors who travel to see our spectacular foliage are known as, “Leaf-Peepers.” While on your excursion do stop at country stores, orchards, local restaurants and shops. We have suggested some routes for you to drive. We also suggest that you try some backroads. Get a local map, and don’t worry about getting lost. You’ll always bump into a main road sooner or, hopefully, later.

MARITIME NEW ENGLAND

NEW ENGLAND BEACHES

New England has always been loved for its beaches. From smooth sand to rocky coasts, high ocean waves or cool fresh water lakes, this part of the country has a beach for just about everybody. More than just beautiful scenery, a summer day on a New England beach brings out fishermen, swimmers, sun worshippers, surfers, water-skiers, naturalists, birdwatchers, boaters -- the list could go on and on! Every one of New England's 39 tourism regions has some type of beachfront to offer, but here's a list of New England's best known beach areas, and it's most wonderful surprises:

Connecticut's River Valley and Shoreline

Long Island Sound offers beach-goers a calm experience: very little waves and undertow for bathers, and big, sandy beaches like you find on the ocean. This part of Connecticut offers visitors the most beaches of any part of the state, including state parks and small community beaches set on little inlets and coves. Since the boating community is very active here, you will find plenty of easy opportunity to reach the region by boat, as well as by more traditional means.

South County Rhode Island

Where Long Island Sound ends and the Atlantic Coast begins in New England, South County is probably the region's best kept oceanfront secret. Swimmable water, high ocean waves and 17 sandy beaches await visitors. Those who prefer the entertainment of a busy summer spot will enjoy Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, with its boardwalk attractions, nightlife and numerous hotels. Smaller community beaches and state parks along the shoreline offer smaller crowds, picturesque sand dunes, and great opportunities for bird-watching.

Newport Rhode Island

Newport is so well known for its other attractions and historic sites, that the beaches there are often overlooked. Visitors will enjoy sand and surf along Narragansett Bay and directly on the Atlantic. Of particular note is Fort Adams State Park, which features a beach alongside a tourable 19th century fort.

Cape Cod and the Islands

Certainly the most popular of New England's tourism areas, millions of visitors every year brave the traffic to enjoy Cape Cod's beaches. The area actually offers a variety of choices: The peninsula that is Cape Cod, Massachusetts juts out like a hook into the Atlantic, with the bay side featuring calmer, more tranquil beaches, and the outer cape offering higher waves and often unswimmable currents. The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are reachable only by ferry or air, and visitors find more rustic and remote beaches, and panoramic ocean views. The best known and most interesting beach, however, is the Cape Cod National Seashore in South Wellfleet: Over 40 miles of beaches, with huge sand dunes, spots for swimming, hiking and biking trails, and eco-programs for nature lovers of all ages.

New Hampshire's Seacoast

The most popular beach area north of Boston, the New Hampshire seacoast features dramatic ocean waves and cool water. Beaches vary in style: Hampton Beach is the area's commercial boardwalk, while smaller state parks offer less crowded oceanfront, and ample opportunities for bird-watching and observing nature.

South Coast Maine

The South Coast is home to Maine's sandy beaches. These long, beautiful beaches are accented by lighthouses, rock outcroppings, and dunes. Each towns' beach has its unique qualities. In Wells there is seven miles of flat, wide sand beach. Ogunquit's is about half as long but second to none for its beauty. The Yorks has Long Sands Beach to enjoy, and exploring the shoreline of the Kennebunks is a delight. For old-time beachside amusements don't forego Old Orchard Beach.

Midcoast Maine

Beaches dot the entire Maine coast, and Midcoast Maine serves as an elegant microcosm of the state: Charming New England fishing villages with small beaches. This far north, the vast sandy beaches are gone, replaced by the rocky coastline that has helped make Maine famous. The water is often too cold for swimming, although many beaches do make it available, and the abundant wildlife makes nature-watching a joy.

Northern Vermont

Northern Vermont is the home of Lake Champlain, New England's largest lake. The lake straddles the border between Vermont and New York, and all along its eastern shore-line, visitors will find state parks offering beaches and lake-front activities. On the Vermont side, the backdrop is marvelous: A view of New York's majestic Adirondack Mountains!

New Hampshire's Lakes Region

The most popular of New England's many glacial lake areas, Lake Winnipesaukee and its neighbors offer visitors cool, clean lake swimming, relaxing waterfronts in a variety of community beaches and state parks. Some are more commercial, others more remote, all set among quaint New England villages and picturesque rural countryside.

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