Arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and proceed to your hotel. There is much to see and do in this worldly metropolis. Tonight consider a visit to one of New York’s most popular destinations, Rockefeller Center. It is a hub of activity, with thousands of visitors and New Yorkers alike taking in an array of exciting attractions. Whether you’re looking to spend the afternoon ice-skating, joining the audience of a television show, or shopping at its world-class retail stores, the Rock has something for everyone. A one-night stay has been arranged.
Accommodations: (STD) Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights or similar
Leave New York and travel north to Cape Cod. Along the way you will pass through New Haven, Connecticut home to prestigious Yale University. As you continue on your journey through Rhode Island you encounter Newport where, in the early 1800s, many wealthy New Yorkers made their second homes to pass the hot summer months. You will see a myriad of these exquisite estates, The Breakers is the most palatial of them all. Built in 1890, it was inspired by French and Italian design influences of the period. Continue to Cape Cod, one of the east coast’s most breathtaking locations. Cape Cod offers cool surf and wonderful scenery and has been a favorite vacation spot for centuries.
Accommodations: (STD) Shoreway Acres or similar
No trip to Cape Cod is complete without a whale watching cruise. No matter where you embark, your cruise will take you to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, the whales’ favorite feeding grounds. Each year, beginning in late winter, whales return to The Sanctuary, which encompasses over 600 square nautical miles. Because the water is shallow here, plankton upon which whales feed rises closer to the surface. Just a short drive will take you into neighboring Hyannis, home to the famous JFK Museum. This multimedia exhibit is designed to open a window to the days JFK spent on Cape Cod. You may also want to travel to the outermost point of the cape where you can visit Provincetown. Provincetown is an artist’s haven, a historic and active seaport, and a shopping and dining paradise. Most activities center on Commercial Street, known for its galleries and shops, Portuguese bakeries, and restaurants catering to a variety of tastes line the streets. Visit the Provincetown Heritage Museum featuring Pilgrim artifacts and climb the Pilgrim Monument, the tallest granite structure in America. For a change of pace, take a short ferry ride to the world famous island of Martha’s Vineyard. Located just seven miles off Cape Cod’s coast line, lies this delightful place which is home to numerous vineyards and wineries.
Leave the Cape behind and travel by way of Plymouth Rock to Boston. Pilgrims, fleeing religious persecution, left Europe on the Mayflower and landed at Plymouth Rock in December 1620. Visit the Plymouth National Monument, a tribute to the pilgrims. Become part of the living history experience at Plimoth Plantation. Through its primary living history exhibits, the 1627 Pilgrim Village and Hobbamock’s Home-site, Plimoth Plantation seeks to re-create the people, time and place of 17th-century. On the Mayflower II - a full-scale reproduction of
a 17th-century vessel - visitors learn about the Pilgrims’ 1620 ocean crossing. Continue on to Boston for a two night stay. Tonight, enjoy some local seafood at one of the many restaurants along the waterfront.
Accommodations: (STD) Midtown Hotel or similar
The historic landmarks of Boston have played important roles throughout American history. This tradition continues as Boston is a world leader in industry and financial power. Visit Boston Commons, the majestic U.S.S. Constitution Memorial and Beacon Hill, which is reminiscent of jolly old England. Walk the Freedom Trail, one of Americas’ first historic walking tours; this is the perfect introduction to Colonial and Revolutionary Boston. The walking tour takes visitors to 16 historical sites, covering two and a half centuries of America’s most significant past. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a collection of boutiques, eateries and pushcart vendors housed in converted 18th century warehouses. Enjoy the street entertainers that frequently perform outside. Visit Paul Revere’s House, the oldest building in downtown Boston. It served as the home of Paul Revere and his family from 1770 to 1800. Revere left here for his famous midnight ride. Walk through history as you visit each of Boston’s sites. Visit the dock where it all began, Boston Tea Party, the revolution that changed the world.
Leave Boston and continue towards Rockport stopping at Salem on the way. Salem was home to the witch trials of 1692. A group of girls and women in Salem Village, who had been dabbling with the occult, began acting in a strange manner; a local doctor claimed they were afflicted by the “evil hand” setting the stage for the accusation of approximately 190 people of witchcraft. The trials ended after 15 months. Well aware of its infamy, Salem has a number of attractions centered on this uneasy time, including haunted tours and re-enactments. Rockport is a beautiful coastal Massachusetts village with over 170 upscale outlets, designer shops, eclectic boutiques, B&B’s, hotels, fantastic restaurants & casual cafes. This lovely town at the tip of Cape Ann was settled in 1690. Over the years it has been an active fishing port, a center of granite excavation and a thriving artistic community with multiple galleries. The most artistically reproduced item in Rockport is a wooden fish warehouse on the town wharf. The red shack is known as Motif No. 1. Visit Thatcher Island to see the Twin Lighthouses. Among the oldest American lighthouses, these twin lights are the only surviving multiple lights on U.S Coastline. The original 45-foot towers were constructed and lit in 1789. The Bearskin Neck area is where you will find multiple shops and galleries. Movies like “The Perfect Storm” and “The Love Letter” were filmed in this area.
Accommodation: (STD) Emerson Inn by the Sea or similar
Continue north towards Kennebunkport, Maine and enjoy the natural beauty of the scenery that surrounds you. Filled with historic and fun-filled attractions, Kennebunkport is one of Maine’s most popular summer vacation destinations. Visit Dock Square and see the colorful monument that resides here. Two miles east of Kennebunkport’s Dock Square is the fishing village of Cape Porpoise. At Cape Porpoise Pier, you can watch lobstermen unloading their catch and view Goat Island Lighthouse. Enjoy the beauty of this quiet seaside village
with its charming shops and galleries, country grocery store, lobster pounds, fish markets and restaurants known for their fabulous fresh seafood. Located on Mount Desert Island, home of the spectacular Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is a historic tourist town, offering salty sea air, soft sandy beaches, and granite cliffs. As a 19th century resort for the wealthy, the town has several mansions, old majestic hotels and other vestiges of its heyday. There are also walking tours of downtown that can tell you for example which industrial magnate died from the complications of dropping a pair of scissors. On the water, paddle a canoe or kayak either on your own or in the company of Maine Guides and explore Mount Desert Island’s fascinating coastline.
Accommodations: (STD) Best Western Acadia Park Inn or similar
Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is the state’s sole national park. This 35,000-acre park is graced with natural scenic beauty. Within its boundaries you will find 120 miles of hiking trails and 27 miles of carriage trails. Acadia National Park is best known for its pine-covered forests and rugged coastline. Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the United States Eastern Seaboard is also located here. At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain offers magnificent views of the Porcupine Islands and Frenchman Bay. Explore the summit of this granite mountain along a .3-mile trail, which includes wayside exhibits about natural and human history. See Hull’s Cove Visitor’s Center where you can watch a video explaining the wonders of the park, then board a trolley for a guided tour. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is the only lighthouse on Mount Desert Island. Currently a private residence, the lighthouse has short trails on either side that provide spectacular views.
Depart Bar Harbor and head toward The White Mountains National Forest. Better known as the Whites, in central New Hampshire is one of America’s most popular public lands. Take a train ride, you can choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion. Experience the excitement of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored passenger cars. Or take an aerial tram ride above timberline to the 4, 200-foot summit for outstanding views of the White Mountains and into Maine, Vermont and even Canada. Take as little as an hour or as long as a day to enjoy summit walking paths, an observation deck, cafeterias, swimming at Echo Lake, boat rentals, a free eight-mile recreation path, “Old Man of the Mountain” Museum, and the New England Ski Museum. Continue on to the White Mountains for a two-night stay.
Accommodations: (STD) Merril Farm Resort or similar
Visit Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state of New Hampshire and the 6th largest lake in the United States that lies within the boundaries of one state. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, the wooded shoreline and crystal clear water of this spring-fed lake make it a popular year round resort, a place to rest and relax in beautiful surroundings.
Leave the White Mountains behind and drive toward Montpelier, Vermont. One of the most unique state capitals in all of the United States, Montpelier does not possess a large, intimidating skyline. The predominant building here is the Vermont State House. The gold dome that tops the capitol is visible from the outskirts of the city. Continue on to Burlington. The Lake Champlain area of Vermont encompasses Burlington and South Burlington, where the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory can be found. Burlington has a charming pedestrian Main Street, where you can find many shops and restaurants. You might also consider a visit to the Shelburne Museum. Spanning some 45 acres and featuring 37 buildings, the Shelburne Museum preserves New England’s proud, pre-industrial traditions, like the historic Lake Champlain Lighthouse, an old-fashioned covered bridge, carriages and sleighs, 18th and 19th century furniture, and even the remains of an old jail cell. Continue on to Middlebury, Vermont’s largest ante-bellum town.
Accommodations: (STD) Middlebury Inn or similar
Middlebury is home to the Henry Sheldon Museum, the Vermont State Frog Hollow Craft Center, Vermont Folklife Center and Middlebury College. There are exhibits and archives available for viewing and research at the Vermont Folklife Center and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History preserve the folk art, traditions and everyday life in the Middlebury region. Depart Middlebury through the Green Mountain National Forest. The Green Mountains, a signature symbol for the state of Vermont itself, are a premier, four-season travel destination. Viewing the maple leaves - resplendent in their changing fall colors, is a favorite activity.
Accommodations: (STD) Williams Inn or similar
Leave the Green Mountain behind an continue on to Hartford stopping along the way at Hancock Shaker Village, it is set among low hills and meadows, and the carefully considered placement of the buildings and their relationships with each other are the essence of Shaker philosophy, “Order is Heaven’s law.” Of the 20 restored buildings that make up the village, its signature structure is easily the 1826 round stone barn. Enjoy the rivers, lakes and hills abound in this region that borders New York State. Hartford was founded in 1636 and is now
metropolitan city that serves as Connecticut’s state capital. Visitors enjoy touring the Old State House, which was completed in 1796 and is considered the oldest statehouse in the United States. Bushnell Park is another historic site, as it is the nation’s oldest public park. Visit Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens. The centerpiece of this 102 acre park is its 15,000 bush rose garden. The park also has annual, perennial, shade, and herb gardens as well as a greenhouse.
Accommodations: (STD) Avon Old Farms or similar
Accommodations: (STD) ) Amsterdam Court Hotel or similar
Depart at your leisure to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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