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New England considered itself a mecca for intellectuals and progressive politicians long before the States were United, and still does today. Scholars from every corner of the planet inundate New England’s colleges and universities each fall, and town meetings still evoke the democratic spirit that inspired the American Revolution. While the region is heavy on historical landmarks that detail its break from “Old” England, New England’s history didn’t stop at Lexington and Concord, evident in its diversity and ever-evolving culture. Still, some things never change: the region’s unpredictable climate can be particularly disconcerting to unsuspecting tourists, but long-time locals are accustomed to the occasional May snowstorm or February heat wave. Today’s visitors seek adventure in the rough edges that nearly ruined early settlers, flocking to the coastline to meander on pebbled beaches or heading to the slopes of the Green and White Mountains to ski, hike, and canoe. The perennial New England trademark is magnificent fall foliage, which fills northern roads in the gap between summer and ski season and transforms quiet towns into postcard-worthy bursts of brilliance.