New England & Cape Cod Autumn Foliage featuring Martha's Vineyard
2009
Departure Dates
September 28
October 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
Day One
• Arrive in Boston with included transfers to your hotel
• Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. for dining suggestions
Day Two
• City tour of Boston
• Minuteman National Historic Park
• Dinner on the waterfront in Maine
Day Three
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Visit Kennebunkport, Maine
• Travel to New Hampshire
Day Four
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Ride the Conway Scenic Railroad
• Dinner in New Hampshire
Day Five
• Breakfast at your hotel
• View the exquisite scenery along the Kancamagus Highway
• See brilliant autumn foliage in Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s Little
Grand Canyon
• Dinner
Day Six
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Travel to Newport, Rhode Island, the Breakers Mansion and Cape Cod
Day Seven
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for a guided tour
• Succulent New England lobsterbake farewell dinner
Day Eight
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Tour of Hyannis, summer home of the Kennedys
• Visit Plymouth Rock and see the Mayflower II
• Group transfer to Boston Logan Airport for flights after 5 p.m.
*****All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
8
Days
• 10 Meals
There is nothing quite like autumn in New England, with its
kaleidoscope of glorious colors, continually changing in a
blaze of glory.
Boston – The American Revolution and Beyond
Your journey starts in Boston, one of America’s oldest
cities. Founded in 1630, Boston is a bustling, vibrant city
filled with history, tradition and old world elegance. From
museums to sports to fresh seafood to ethnic cuisine, you will
feel a real sense of European influence still prevalent today.
The American Revolution plays out as you follow along the Freedom
Trail, from the Public Garden to the Old North Church to Paul
Revere’s House. Explore Faneuil Hall, a festival market
complex of shops, food stands and restaurants.
Colorful
Maine – Designated National Scenic Byways
Ride through gorgeous mountain country where you will spot
spectacular foliage, crystal clear lakes, covered bridges and
wildlife sightings along this coastal drive. Was that a moose?
Or an elk? Make sure your cameras are ready! A visit to Kennebunkport,
the famous Bush family compound and home to other celebrities,
will give you a glimpse of magnificent seaside estates. And
keep your cameras on alert as you view Maine’s jagged
shoreline, dotted with historic lighthouses and high cliffs.
A fresh seafood dinner awaits you on the waterfront in Maine.
New Hampshire – Home to the Conway Scenic Railroad
Fascinating historic sites defining the early American spirit
run rich in the Granite State. Almost everywhere, you will
see evidence of Native American as well as colonial history.
Scenic two-lane roads wind through the countryside and into
New Hampshire’s White Mountains to North Conway, for
a rail journey aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad. Re-live this
railroad’s 130-year history while soaking in the beauty
of meadowlands and forests and chugging over rivers. Quick...did
you spot that white tail deer? Experience an equally awesome
display of New Hampshire’s autumn foliage along the Kancamagus
Highway.
Vermont – Over 50 State Parks
Although Vermont means “green mountains” in French,
the state is known for its spectacular fall color show, white
clapboard villages and tree-covered mountains. Vermont boasts
50 state parks, including the Green Mountain National Forest.
While Vermont’s maple syrup season takes place in the
spring, there are still plenty of maple syrup products to enjoy
like maple syrup, maple candy and maple butter to bring back
home. Visit one of Vermont’s state parks, Quechee Gorge,
an impressive river chasm, often considered Vermont’s
“Little Grand Canyon.”
Newport, Rhode Island
Picturesque Newport boasts famed mansions and sailboats dotting
the rocky, rugged landscape. We tour one of these famous estates,
Vanderbilt’s Breakers Mansion, and get a glimpse of how
America’s most elite families lived at the turn of the
century.
Martha’s Vineyard – Playground of the Rich and Famous
The Vineyard has long been known as one of Massachusett’s
most prominent havens for celebrities, including former President
Bill Clinton and his family. Who knows who you might run into?
As your morning ferry ride takes you to the resort island of
Martha’s Vineyard, you will be delighted with the charm
of Edgartown, with its gingerbread cottages and narrow streets.
Martha’s Vineyard also set the scene for all the action
in the Jaws movies, using lots of local extras.
Plymouth Rock – The Pilgrim’s Pride
Our last stop takes you to Hyannis, summer home of the Kennedy
family and the JFK Memorial. Then it’s on to Plymouth
Rock, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Here you’ll
get a look at the Mayflower II, an authentic reproduction of
the original ship.
Autumn Foliage at Its Best in Five New England States
Join us as Mother Nature puts on her most colorful show of
the season! Trace the roots of American history through a traditional
New England autumn, and return with colorful memories to last
you a lifetime.
