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Tour Code: 8100
Tour Length: 10 days
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NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
Day 1 - NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to "The Big Apple!" Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. Day 2 - NEW YORK CITY - NEWPORT - PLYMOUTH. Depart Manhattan this morning and follow the Connecticut shore via New Haven of Yale University fame. Enter the tiny state of Rhode Island and sightsee in Newport, the "Great Gatsby" resort of spendthrift tycoons. Visit THE BREAKERS, Cornelius Vanderbilt's magnificent 70-room Italian palazzo, before heading north into Massachusetts, where you - ll spend the next three nights in the historic seaside port of Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers landed in the Mayflower in 1620. Day 3 - PLYMOUTH. Begin the day with a visit to PLIMOTH PLANTATION, a living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth, where costumed interpreters portray residents of the colony. This afternoon, board a cruise boat and head out to sea for one of the true highlights of your trip - an exciting WHALE-WATCHING expedition with commentary by a local marine biologist. Keep your eyes peeled because these Atlantic waters are a prime feeding ground for finback and humpback whales, as well as dolphins. The evening is yours to relax or explore more of Plymouth. Day 4 - PLYMOUTH. This morning, visit the MAYFLOWER II and explore a reproduction of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. Next, visit Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed before crossing Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod, known for its temperate climate and scenic beauty. Afterward, drive the length of the peninsula arm to Provincetown, savoring views of Cape Cod National Seashore along the way. There's plenty of free time to wander through Provincetown, a lively resort and artist colony. For a fun-filled evening, join the optional excursion in America's original settlement with a walking tour of the historic district and the waterfront while hearing intriguing tales of this town's history. End the excursion with a tour of the Jenney Grist Mill and dinner at a local restaurant. Day 5 - PLYMOUTH - BOSTON - OGUNQUIT. The "Cradle of American Liberty" has numerous impressive landmarks which reflect the role the city has played in the history of the United States. Our included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide will take you to many of the major sights, including Beacon Hill, the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signalled of the departure of British troops to Lexington), Boston Common, and the Public Gardens. There's plenty of free time to explore the city at your own pace. Maybe visit one of the city's excellent museums, which include the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science, or the New England Aquarium. Next, travel to the beautiful oceanfront village of Ogunquit, a haven for writers and artists, for an overnight stay. In the evening, sample the delicious local fare on our optional lobster bake excursion, including steamed clams, Maine lobster, and delicious corn-on-the-cob. Day 6 - OGUNQUIT - LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE'SHELBURNE. Marvel at New England's autumn splendor as we head northwest through forests ablaze with color to Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the region's largest and most beautiful stretches of water. Enjoy a cruise across this islandstudded lake aboard the historic MS MOUNT WASHINGTON from Wolfeboro to the lake resort of Weirs Beach. Your overnight is in Shelburne, where you have a free evening. Day 7 - SHELBURNE - MONTPELIER - BURLINGTON. This morning, it's off to North Conway and Wildcat Mountain. You might choose to board a chairlift for an optional ride to the summit, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and as far north as Québec. Traveling through glorious rolling countryside, carpeted with colorful autumnal forests, continue across New Hampshire. Next stop: Vermont, where birch, oak, and maple leaves form a brilliant kaleidoscope of yellows, browns, oranges, and reds. After a stop in Montpelier, Vermont's picturesque capital city, we visit a nearby MAPLE SYRUP FARM. Next, we visit COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL, one of New England's top producers of fresh apple cider. See how cider is made and take time to wander through the store and sample many of the other goodies produced there. On to Burlington, Day 8 - BURLINGTON - LAKE CHAMPLAIN - LAKE PLACID. This morning, drive to the shores of Lake Champlain and board the ferry at Burlington for the SCENIC CROSSING into the state of New York. Travel through the scenic foothills of the Adirondack Mountains to the village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Tonight join the optional farewell dinner outing. Day 9 - LAKE PLACID'SARATOGA - ALBANY. Perhaps join the optional excursion this morning, featuring a visit to the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex followed by a cruise on scenic Lake Placid. If you prefer, continue your exploration of the village to shop for souvenirs on Main Street, enjoy a leisurely stroll along Mirror Lake, or visit the Olympic Skating Center where you can watch future Olympic athletes train. A late lunch stop in Saratoga, the historic city in upstate New York. An orientation tour shows off the beautiful Victorian estates and downtown with its tree-lined streets, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and gorgeous floral plantings. Day 10 - ALBANY - NEW YORK CITY. The final leg of your journey takes you south into New York City. A stop at Newark International Airport for those with homebound flights. (Please schedule flights after 4:00 p.m.) The trip ends at the Holiday Inn Manhattan in the afternoon. |
