Things to do in New England, New England: The Best Visitor Centers

June 8, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Acadia Information Center - Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Bennington Welcome Center, Maine Visitor Information Center, Providence Visitor Information Center, Portsmouth Historical Society, White Mountains Visitor Center, Chatham Chamber of Commerce, Stowe Area Association, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Newport Visitors Information Center.
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1. Acadia Information Center - Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

1201 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605-6020 +1 207-288-5103
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Acadia Information Center is operated by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce. The Center provides detailed travel and event information for visitors to Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park.

2. Bennington Welcome Center

100 Route 279, Interchange of Routes 279 and 7, Bennington, VT 05201 +1 802-447-2456 [email protected] http://www.bennington.com/?page_id=657
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Bennington Welcome Center

Reviewed By lisasN1951ZF - Auburn, United States

We were in town just for the evening, as we were passing through but wanted to stop halfway through. John was very friendly and welcoming and gave us a great list of things to do that fit into the 5 or so hours we had. It was all great! We enjoyed a covered bridge, the monument, we paid our respects to Robert Frost and perused a few shops on Main St. we ended a great little sightseeing tour with dinner at Publyk House and we were not disappointed. Great visit to Bennington!!!

3. Maine Visitor Information Center

I-95 and US Rt. 1, Kittery, ME 03904 +1 207-439-1319 [email protected] https://www.mainetourism.com/listing/maine-visitor-information-center-kittery/1913/
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Maine Visitor Information Center

Reviewed By 238jong - Newton, United States

I REALLY LOVE THAT VISITORS CENTER SO FREAKING MUCH! They have lots of helpful tourist information (well they at least seem to from my observation I guess because it’s not like I read them all the time or go to that visitors center frequently)! Anyways, they have a funny bear named Smokey which I tried taking a selfie with him but unfortunately it didn’t work out!

4. Providence Visitor Information Center

1 Sabin St Inside the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI 02903-1841 +1 401-751-1177 [email protected] http://www.goprovidence.com
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Providence Visitor Information Center

The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitor Information Centers are open to answer questions and provide expert advice on how to make the most of your stay in the Providence area. Our information specialists can assist you with planning either an entire trip - from accommodations to transportation - or a fun-filled day.

5. Portsmouth Historical Society

10 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4305 +1 603-436-8433 [email protected] http://www.PortsmouthHistory.org
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Portsmouth Historical Society

Founded in 1917, the Portsmouth Historical Society is a nonprofit devoted to the history, arts, and culture of the Portsmouth region, through acquisitions, preservation, museum exhibitions, programs, and publications. It operates the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center and the 1758 John Paul Jones Historic House Museum and Garden, a national historic landmark. The Society also serves as the home of the Portsmouth Advocates for Historic Preservation, and the Portsmouth Marine Society Press.

Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States

After visiting the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center, I went into the attached Portsmouth Historical Society building to see the 2021 art exhibits. The one on the first floor was titled: Twilight of American Impressionism. The featured artists were Alice Ruggles Sohier and Frederick A. Bosley. Alice Ruggles Sohier was born in Massachusetts. She had an extensive education in art. Among her instructors for advanced studies at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston were Edmund C. Tarbell and Frank Weston Benson. I liked most of her work shown in the exhibit. The oil painting titled Dahlias was my favorite. The yellow dahlias looked so delicate. I also liked the painting titled Yellow Day Lilies. Frederick A. Bosley was from Lebanon, New Hampshire. He also studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts with Edmund C. Tarbell and Frank Weston Benson. Works in this exhibit included portraits and landscapes. Most of his palette was in subdued darker shades, except for the portrait of a woman in a red kimono titled “Elizabeth in Red” which I liked. Bosley's palette was on display in a case. The exhibit upstairs was titled: Don Gorvett: Working Waterfronts. He is a contemporary artist. He does woodcuts and then makes colorized prints from them. The waterfronts were mostly Portsmouth and Ogunquit. There was also a video in which Don Gorvett demonstrated how he does the woodcuts and made his prints. He combines the traditional process with a few procedures he created. I found both exhibits worthwhile. I really liked the Impressionist exhibit. I always find every exhibit that the Portsmouth Historical Society displays to be first-rate. I rate the Portsmouth Historical Society, its John Paul Jones House, its tours, its publications, and these exhibits at 5.0. I highly recommend anything the Society does. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.

6. White Mountains Visitor Center

200 Kancamagus Highway, Woodstock, NH 03262 +1 603-745-8720 [email protected] http://www.visitwhitemountains.com/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

White Mountains Visitor Center

The White Mountains Visitor Center welcomes all visitors to the White Mountains. Stop in for information on area attractions, hikes, and assistance on planning your visit.

Reviewed By Expedition829160

We learned a lot about all of the people working to keep the White Mountains National Forest a great place to visit and, of course, the natural life healthy.

7. Chatham Chamber of Commerce

2377 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-1023 +1 508-945-5199 http://www.chathaminfo.com/contact-us
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Chatham Chamber of Commerce

Good source of information on Chatham.

8. Stowe Area Association

Main St, Stowe, VT 05672 +1 802-253-7321 [email protected] http://www.gostowe.com/
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Stowe Area Association

Located in the middle of Stowe Village, the center offers tourist information.

9. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

246 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852-1849 +1 978-970-5007 http://www.nps.gov/lowe/index.htm
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center

Visitors center located in the Market Mills complex of the park.

10. Newport Visitors Information Center

44 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840-2906 +1 401-845-9130 [email protected] http://www.discovernewport.org/about-newport/visitor-center/
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4.5 based on 603 reviews

Newport Visitors Information Center

Make the Newport Visitor Information Center your first stop for all of your maps, materials, tickets and tour needs. Information specialists are available with complimentary maps and brochures on local events, attractions, lodging, shopping and dining.

Reviewed By AUNYMARY - Oxford, United States

Stop by all bus routes also start point for trolly tours , clean , has a gift shop , can also walk to near by places

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