For those who like to explore on two wheels, the tiny town of East Burke in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom might just be the ideal destination. This is the home of Kingdom Trails, a network of more than 120 miles of trails that range from rocky and steep routes with great climbs for the more advanced rider, to smooth and wide single-track paths for the younger or beginning rider.
Perched on the shores of Lake Champlain, Vermont's largest city would be considered tiny in most other states, but its relatively diminutive size is one of Burlington's charms. With the University of Vermont (UVM) swelling the city by 13,000 students and contributing to its vibrant cultural and social life, Burlington has a spirited, youthful vibe and more ethnic diversity than anywhere else in Vermont. - Lonley Planet
Seagulls scream, the smell of beer and fish fry flows through the streets like the fog off Casco Bay, and everywhere the salt wind licks your skin. Maine's largest city has capitalized on the gifts of its port history – the redbrick warehouse buildings, the narrow cobblestone streets – to become one of the hippest, most vibrant small cities in the Americas. You'll find excellent museums and galleries, abundant green space, and both a food culture and a brewing scene worthy of a town many times its size. - Lonely Planet