New England is one of the country’s oldest regions and offers diverse lifestyle opportunities with distinct seasons, exceptional schools, incredible destinations, and rich history. From the stunning coastlines to majestic mountains, New England has much to offer.

Beautiful season changes

The change of seasons in New England are contradictions in beauty, from the explosion of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows in the fall, heralding the onset of chilly temperatures to the soft white of falling snow. Having four distinct seasons garners an appreciation for each of these uniquely special times of the year. Mother Nature provides a variety of unforgettable experiences with apple picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes in the fall; cutting your own Christmas trees and skiing in the winter; a cacophony of color in the spring, and a smorgasbord of water activities in the summer, including sailing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. 

Excellent universities and public school systems

For many families, schools are an essential part of their decision as to where to build their custom home. New England is home to top universities and has highly rated public schools. Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Dartmouth College, Brown University, Tufts University, Boston College, Wellesley College, and Northeastern University are a few of the top-ranked colleges and universities in the region. New homes can be built in school districts that offer a top-notch education for families with younger children, including Newton, Lexington, Westport School District, and Brookline public schools.
 

Rich with history

New England embraces its place in the history books as the birthplace of freedom. Home to Plymouth Rock where the Pilgrims first landed on the Mayflower; the center of the Salem Witch Trials; the Freedom Trail where you can visit 16 historically significant locations and stop by the Warren Tavern where Paul Revere is rumored to have enjoyed a pint. Also on the itinerary are Revolutionary War memorials, museums, Native American historical sites, and the House of Seven Gables, the colonial mansion that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel. Around every corner and down every cobblestone street, there’s a historic site or a Colonial-era building with a story to tell.