New England Explorer
Boston, MA
Your discovery of New England charm starts in Boston, the cradle of American liberty. Explore the rich American history the city has to offer by visiting the haunts of patriots that co-exist in a modern bustling metropolis. Find nearly four centuries of history north of the city as you dip on and off the coast in a visually stunning drive to Salem. Coastal adventures will continue with explorations of Gloucester and Rockport, leafy towns full of New England charm. Enjoy taking in the seaport of Portsmouth, a city that wraps around the mouth of the Piscataqua river and famous for its marine heritage. Moving inland, explore the “rooftop of New England” in a journey through the White Mountains that offers exhilarating views of mountain ranges and pristine deciduous foliage. Feel like time has stopped as you journey further into the Green Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountain range where you’ll be greeted by water-powered mills, historic households and fairytale small-town shops in Old Sturbridge Village. Contrast the quaint living with the mansions of Newport in Massachusetts – with famed homes of prominent families, such as the Astors and the Vanderbilts dotted along the horizon with many open for tours and closer inspection. Stretch your legs on miles of picturesque hiking trains and seaside beaches along the famous Cape Cod peninsula. Don’t forget to savor local seafood scene along the way!
Highlights
- Take in the sights and sounds of Boston, with walks along its waterfront for shopping, yacht gazing and fine dining while discovering the rich early American history of Beantown.
- Experience the historic and world famous Salem, Massachusetts, home of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, and learn the history of the town, via tours and historically preserved buildings.
- Wind up the Atlantic coast through charming small New England towns rich with fine beaches and seascapes that beg to be explored in between stops at the quaint towns of Gloucester and Rockport.
- Enjoy mountain ranges and pristine forests as you explore the “rooftop of New England’s” White Mountains and Vermont’s Green Mountains, where wildlife such as moose, and bear abound.
- Travel back in time to early 19th-century New England with a visit to Old Sturbridge Village to explore historic households, local shops full of old-world charm, and rustic working farms.
- See New England through the eyes of notable American families with visits to summer homes in Newport, Connecticut, and a visit to Kennebunkport, summer home to Presidents.
- Day 1 - Boston Arrival
- Day 2 - Boston
- Day 3 - Boston - Coastal Maine
- Day 4 - Coastal Maine - White Mountains
- Day 5 - White Mountains - Stowe
- Day 6 - Stowe - Green Mountains - Connecticut River Alley
- Day 7 - Connecticut River Valley - Cape Cod
- Day 8 - Cape Cod - Boston Departure
Arrive at Logan International Airport. Pick up your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure.
Meals Included: RoComfort Inn Boston
Property Location With a stay at Comfort Inn Boston in Boston (Dorchester), you'll be convenient to University of Massachusetts Boston and John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. This hotel is within the vicinity of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
A full day free to explore Boston, the cradle of American liberty. The Revolutionary era comes to life along the Freedom Trail walking route. Visit the haunts of the patriots who stoked the fires of democracy throughout the Colonies.
Comfort Inn Boston
Property Location With a stay at Comfort Inn Boston in Boston (Dorchester), you'll be convenient to University of Massachusetts Boston and John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. This hotel is within the vicinity of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Along the route north of Boston lies almost four centuries of history, as well as some of the coast's finest beaches and seascapes. First stop is Salem, the location of the infamous witch trials. Then drive along the coast to the charming harbor towns of Gloucester and Rockport. Enjoy the old-time seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and its wealth of historic buildings before crossing into Maine. Pass through Kennebunkport, summer home to Presidents, and enjoy exploring Portland, Maine's largest city.
Driving Distance: 115 MI / 185 KM
Meals Included: RoBest Western Merry Manor Inn
Welcome to the Best Western Merry Manor Inn where the service is friendly and the accommodations are comfortable and affordable. This Maine Best Western hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions, shopping and dining options in and around Portland. Guests staying at this Portland hotel will enjoy charming guest rooms featuring cable satellite television with HBO® and free high-speed Internet access. Fireplace suites are also available for those guests that want to indulge.
Your drive today takes you inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the “rooftop of New England,” a landscape dotted with historic villages and enchanting covered bridges. En route, experience breathtaking views of mountain ranges and pristine forests.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 115 MI / 185 KM
Town & Country Inn
Today, traverse the White Mountains that divide the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The mountains are home to bears, moose, wild turkey, and deer. This route takes you through some of New England’s most beautiful scenery. Drive by Lyndonville and see Willey’s General Store in Greensboro before continuing through Craftsbury, a Grandma Moses kind of village, to Stowe. See picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont’s famous covered bridges.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 130 MI / 210 KM
Golden Eagle Resort
Property Location Located in Stowe, Golden Eagle Resort is minutes from Swimming Hole and close to Vermont Ski Museum. This ski hotel is within close proximity of Stowe Area Association and Stowe Country Club.
Your drive today takes you alongside the Green Mountains of Vermont, part of the Appalachian Mountain range that stretches from Quebec in the north to Alabama in the south, and through the Connecticut River Valley. Step into Old Sturbridge Village and find yourself transported back in time. In historic households and shops, at water-powered mills and on working farms, explore the everyday tasks and seasonal celebrations of early 19th-century New England.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 180 MI / 285 KM
Quality Inn Mystic-Groton
Property Location With a stay at Quality Inn Mystic-Groton in Mystic, you'll be minutes from Olde Mistick Village and close to Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea. This hotel is within close proximity of Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport.
Journey south towards the Massachusetts coast. Many of America’s most prominent families - from the Astors to the Vanderbilts - have summered in Newport. Many of their homes are now preserved and open for tours. Continue along the coast on your way to the Cape. Explore magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs, rolling dunes, broad beaches, miles of walking trails, picturesque villages and delicious seafood. This peninsula is a beloved vacation spot for visitors and natives alike. Stop in Plymouth, a living panorama of Pilgrim and Colonial times and see the Mayflower II.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 188 MI / 300 KM
Hyannis Harbor Hotel
Property Location With a stay at Hyannis Harbor Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Hyannis, walking distance from Hyannis Harbor and close to St. Francis Xavier Church. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum and Cape Cod Baseball Hall of Fame.
This morning drive back to Boston and return your car in time for your departure flight.
DRIVING DISTANCE: 75 MI / 120 KM
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