The best of Chronicle's award-winning WCVB-TV series, this popular segment acquaints people with New England's hidden corners, inventors, legends, and traditions. Photos.

Head down the road less traveled with this fabulous collection of outings that showcase New England's hidden backroads. Each card includes detailed driving instructions and insider tips on the best places to eat, shop, and explore throughout allsix states of this breathtaking region. From charming historic towns to out-of-the-way state parks, discover an adventure forany time of year. Adventures include: Cape Cod Martha's Vineyard Lake Champlain Route 100 in Autumn

Our Backroads series guides you toward new discovery on some of our nation's most beautiful highways and byways. Each guide is presented with historical insight, as well as specific road-ready directions that can make any trip by car an exciting backroads adventure. This terrific guide outlines 19 trips through six New England states to help travelers plan and execute their next driving, camping, and bicycling tours. It takes readers to rural dots on the map, remote attractions, dazzling mansions, and cozy country inns.