East Coasting: The Ultimate Roadtripper’s Guide to New England

by Christine A. Chitnis, Monica Dorazewski

East Coasting  is the ultimate illustrated guide to road-tripping up through historic New England, and the must-visit spots along the way.

This beautifully illustrated guide to roadtripping through New England spans Connecticut to Maine and explores inland destinations in Vermont, New Hampshire, weekend trips to the Berkshires, and even crosses over the Canadian border to Nova Scotia.
 
In the spirit of Danielle Kroll’s Pacific Coasting (Artisan 2021), East Coasting is a fun ride. All across New England, there’s so much to see and do--Mystic, Providence, Salem, Portland, must-visit museums, bookstores, fooderies, and more. Go antiquing in Stonington, CT. Take a quick ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. Visit Horseneck Beach, MA, on a glorious summer morning. A weekend getaway to Portland, ME, is a must, where you can feast your way through the city. And is there any better time than autumn, when the whole of New England is alight with changing leaves. Unless it’s a beautiful snowy winter day in New Hampshire or Vermont, with its pristine beauty and opportunities for winter sporting.
 
East Coasting is for those who reside in New England, who want to visit New England, who need a gift for someone who loves New England, and for armchair travelers alike.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Art, History

200 pages, Hardcover

Published June 18, 2024

Reviews

[Ink_Drinker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am planning a road trip to New England next summer and this book sure did give me a lot of great info/ideas. This is a great book for any road trip enthusiasts, New England lovers and/or anyone looking for a detailed travel guide for this area.

🚗Packed with stunning photographs and illustrations by @monicaedora that capture the essence of New England.

🚗Covers destinations from Connecticut to Maine, including Vermont, New Hampshire and the Berkshires.

🚗Includes tips for crossing the Canadian border to Nova Scotia.

🚗Offers ideas for trips in all seasons, from summer beach outings to winter sports.

🚗Highlights museums, bookstores and local eateries.

🚗Provides maps, scenic routes, and suggestions for shopping and dining.

[Monica Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this more for the illustrations than the content, but it did make me want to get in the car and visit all the different locations mentioned!

[Kristina Fontes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Making road trip plans with my bf. I've been to quite a few of these places, but there are some new ones for both of us! The art is beautiful.

[Juli Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful romp up the coast of New England, full of beauty and surprises.

[J.R. Dodson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pleasant illustrations.

[Richetta · Rating 4 out of 5]

We’re still got one more month of summer left people! If you’ve been thinking about a getaway there is still time to get another one (or two) in before the days grow shorter. I recently got the chance to read East Coasting. Thanks to @Workmanpub for the #gifted copy! I love nonfiction books, but I love illustrated nonfiction books the most! I’m not an artist so I have a romantic view of anything that looks like an illustrated journal because I would love to be able to combine my writing with an artistic talent.

This book is a perfect guidebook if you’ve been thinking about taking a trip up the Northeast coast. Starting in Connecticut it leads you all the way up to Nova Scotia. I love that the author starts the book off with Land Acknowledgements to honor the diverse Indigenous populations that lived in New England before the colonizers arrived.

The next time I visit New England, I am definitely taking this book with me! It provides suggested routes, places to visit, restaurants to eat in and the history connected to the locations you are traveling too. I found East Coasting much more inspiring than a traditional travel book because of the suggestions, illustrations and personal details the author and illustrator contribute. It’s a quick read for those planning a trip and it’s a beautiful book to bring along on your road trip to reference over and over again. It may even inspire you to keep your own travel diary.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read book for anyone traveling to New England, especially for a first time visitor. Full of delightful illustrations, done by Monica Dorazewski, the descriptions of "must see" locations are presented in pictures with wonderful information about each area. The book can serve for planning your trip, or as a take-along, for spur-of-the-moment side-trips. There are bonus pages throughout the book that proide information about history, agriculture, horticulture, architecture, and more. Additionally, she included a blurb about Nova Scotia.

[Johnnysbookreviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

It contains trips one can do in the North England region like Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. One wouldn't need to read the book cover to cover. Pick a place, read about, and go explore!

The one thing I don't like about the book are the pictures. The art is amazing, but the pictures only provide some of the place. I've had to go to google and get a camera picture to see what the authors were talking about.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a cute lil roadtrip book, though nothing revolutionary if you’re from New England. I’m excited to display this one (obsessed with the illustrations and cover!) on a coffee table.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful drawings and a few wonderful things that I didn't know about even living on the east coast my entire life.
Book is a quick fun read.

[Leila Jaafari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this just to learn about Boston but found learning about the other New England states super enjoyable as well.

[Jillian Eliza · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 pretty pictures! I need to revisit this when I actually road trip out East.

[Susan Dunker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightfully illustrated travel book of coastal New England and Canada. Considering buying it for my personal library.

[Jaime Fellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

With charming illustrations and thoughtful facts, this guide acts as a joyful jumping off point for those planning an East Coast trip!