Leitz Loc: Solms

I'll be renting a car for a 6 or 7 week leisurely photo tour through the thirteen colonies in June and July. I'm set for my kit, but would like recommendations on where to go for the best must-see sights and scenes. Thanks in advance.

Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT

Acadia NP, ME.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Adirondack mountains, New York State.

Watkins Glen, New York.

Delaware Water Gap, between NJ and PA.

Mystic Seaport, CT.

Downtown Boston (but park the car outside).

Cape Cod, Nantucket, Marthas Vinyard.

Almost all of Vermont and New Hampshire.

The list is endless. Perhaps an idea of what you'd like to photograph, e.g. "covered bridges", would help.

woodworkerman Loc: PA to FL

Be certain to look up the locations of the iconic covered bridges in New England. Maps of locations are common. Many are quite impressive and photographed at unusual, interesting angles, they can give quite a collection.

woodworkerman Loc: PA to FL

Oh, and look up locations for light houses, too.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

I'm leaving for this location next week. I'll be really interested in what you get for responses.

foodie65

If you get into Maine, Boothbay Harbor is a nice little town and very close is the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Google it) for great photo ops.
If you get into PA, Longwood Gardens (northwest of Phila) is a must see (Google it).
Also check tripadvisor.com, it will list to places to see if you load in any city/town.
Happy travels.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Shelburne Farms...An old Vanderbilt Eastate which is now a not for profit. Great walking trails, gardens and Vistas of Lake Champlain.
https://shelburnefarms.org/about

Leitz Loc: Solms

Thank you everyone. I have just begun planning, only have the main motorways mapped out so far. I've determined to zig-zag east to west, north to south. I don't have anything particular in mind yet, just trying to get a feel for what's there, and pinpoint most of the main objects of interest to the tourist. Yes, I will be using Google a lot, also contacting local Chambers of Commerce for anything of interest - fairs, exhibitions, &c. Covered bridges and lighthouses for sure. There are so many historical buildings and monuments, I'm sure I'll only scratch the surface in my limited time, but I want to make the most of it. Thank you again!

foodie65

Someone mentioned Watkins Glen NY. This is in the Finger Lakes area, many wineries in and around the lakes.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Though Acadia National Park is spectacular, if you want the true flavor of Maine and far fewer tourists, go further east of there (downeast). Even just across the bay to another bit of the national park, is well worth it:
https://acadiamagic.com/schoodic-point.htm

Another less commercial/touristy area is Stonington, Maine. Lots of pretty coastal scenery + working lobstermen and wharfs in a charming town.

For U.S. colonial history, try these in Massachusetts:
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/

https://www.plimoth.org/about/who-we-are

Vermont and New Hampshire are best enjoyed via back roads at a leisurely pace

Leitz Loc: Solms

Hmm, wineries ... I may want to start in the south and end my trip up there!

Leitz Loc: Solms

Thank you. I'm trying to pinpoint the main tourist sites first, and hopefully will have time to get off the beaten path.

FreddB Loc: PA - Delaware County

Bunker Hill, the Freedom Trail, Trenton, Germantown, Independence Hall, Valley Forge, Yorktown...

frjack Loc: Boston, MA

Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth, gives some insight into Animal House.

White River Junction, VT, across the river from Hanover, NH is quite artsy with some good places to eat.

Woodstock, VT is charming with good inns, restaurants, and a covered bridge or two. Can be very crowded in the autumn. Great burgers and ambience at the Skunk Hollow Tavern (see website). You'll never go to a TGIFridays for a burger once you've hit Skunk Hollow.

Rt 7 or 7A in VT through Manchester into Arlington and down to Bennington. If in Manchester a trip to the top of Mt Equinox will supply glorious views of three states. About 2/3 of the way to the summit of Mt. Equinox one finds Monastery Overlook that looks down on the only Carthusian Charterhouse (monastery) in the U.S. It is important to be aware that there is no possibility to visit the monastery itself. Mountain is open from around Memorial Day until late autumn. Closed during the winter due to snow.

The cemetery in Barre, VT features amazing granite sculptured tombstones.

Driving in VT is akin to riving in an unending postcard. Lived in Hartland for four years. Felt guilty every morning when I went to the car to drive down the mountain to work. Almost too beautiful.