From high above, we reveal New England's traditional stopping points in a way never seen before. We begin just offshore, where the southernmost point in Maine meets New Hampshire - at the Isles of Shoals. On these remote islands, the term "New England" was coined centuries ago. From here, we trace the tiny New Hampshire coast - beginning with the city of Portsmouth, where local historians say the American Revolution truly began - and head south, along Rye Beach and Hampton Beach - to the Massachusetts State line. Next, we soar high above the city of Salem - on approach to the historic city of Boston. Here, we reveal the landmarks and characters that were key in Boston's role during the American Revolution and the War of 1812.

pt. 1. Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Link to the American Revolution -- pt. 2. Salem Witch Trials -- pt. 3. The Freedom Trail.