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Vermont, New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts & Connecticut
13nts/14days
This tour will take you along some of New England's infamous back roads where you will discover the great natural beauty of the region. Escape the crowds and explore off the beaten track, find that perfect New England country store or village diner and meet with the locals who are happy to show off their state and always point you in the right direction. Visit some unique and fascinating museums or enjoy the outdoors with great hiking trails or golf courses. Enjoy the wonderful cuisine of New England as you feast on the great American breakfasts complete with locally grown organic produce and of course complete with pure maple syrup!
Day One: Boston, Massachusetts
For many, Boston needs no introduction as one of America's leading cities. It has built itself a huge reputation as one of the great educational, scientific and medical pioneers. By American standards, Boston is a compact and walkable city. Top strolling areas are the Boston Common with its acres of green, its lakes, music and entertainment and the golden-domed State House overlooking it and Little Italy with its well kept homes and vast selection of Italian restaurants. Other highlights of a visit to Boston include a visit to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, the market redevelopment that inspired London's Covent Garden and not forgetting the USS Constitution, the world's largest floating warship.
We recommend spending at least two nights in Boston
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Beacon Inn
1087 & 1750 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02446
(617) 566-0088
(888) 575-0088
Email: info@beaconinn.com
http://www.beaconinn.com |
Excellent location, minutes from downtown Boston and Fenway Park, above ground trolley stops 50 yard...
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Omni Parker House Hotel
60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-8600
(800) THE-OMNI
Email: khorton@omnihotels.com
http://www.omniparkerhouse.com |
Born in 1855... Reborn in 2008!
Experience our $30M renovation making the Omni Parker House the ...
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Day Two: Boston, Massachusetts
Spend the day in Boston exploring the city
Overnight Boston
Day Three: Boston - New Hampshire Lakes Region
Today you head north out of Boston and into New Hampshire. A wonderful first stop is at the Canterbury Shaker Village (www.Shakers.org) just outside of Concord, NH. It is a national historic landmark and museum with 25 restored and 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings on its 694 acre site. It is known for its tranquil beauty, exhibits, and workshops. The tours are a fascinating glimpse into history and the village also offers the opportunity to sample some local fare and traditional Shaker recipes.
Continue north to the Lakes region of New Hampshire (www.lakesregion.org) and spend a couple of nights on Lake Winnipesaukee. This vast lake dominates the region and there are fine places to stay and enjoy the charms of the lake and its many islands. You can cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington or take a paddle yourself and go kayaking or fishing! (www.cruisenh.com )
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Inns & Spa at Mill Falls
312 Daniel Webster Hwy.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7006
(800) 622-6455
Email: info@millfalls.com
http://www.millfalls.com |
On the shores of spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee in the heart of the Lakes Region, the Inns & Spa at ...
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Common Man Inn & Spa
231 Main Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-2200
(866) 843-2626
Email: info@thecmaninn.com
http://www.thecmaninn.com |
Historic property features 37 spacious guestrooms, Foster's Boiler Room, an extensive and relaxing f...
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Day Four: New Hampshire Lakes Region
Day exploring the New Hampshire Lakes Region
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Today enjoy the Lakes area or head north into the White Mountains (www.visitwhitemountains.com) for a day's drive and see the impressive Presidential, the peaks named mainly for US Presidents and over 5,000 ft high. Highest of all is the Mount Washington (6,288ft), drive up, hike up or take the old cog train but be ready for a spectacular view.
Overnight in the Lakes Region.
Day Five: New Hampshire - Northern Vermont
You head northwards today, stopping en route in Hanover located right on the Connecticut River and home to Dartmouth College. A picture perfect college town set around a lovely town green, Hanover makes a great lunch or coffee stop. Don't miss the Hood Museum, a small but beautifully designed art museum right in the center of town.
Next suggested stop north along Interstate 89 North is Montpelier, the smallest state capital in the country with only 8,000 inhabitants. Montpelier has a lively atmosphere and its two main roads, State Street and Main Street are dominated by fine coffee houses and unique boutiques. Make sure to stop in for a quick tour of the gold domed state house and a visit to the local historical society.
Continue onto Ben & Jerry's Ice cream Factory in Waterbury, Vermont's number one tourist attraction! (www.benjerry.com ) A lively and engaging tour of the factory gives you an insight into New England's most famous of all ice cream brands and the best bit is the sampling at the end!
We suggest spending a couple of nights in Northern Vermont to enjoy the bucolic landscape and outdoor life that defines Vermont.
Suggested Lodging in Northern Vermont:
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Inn on the Common
1162 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-9619
(800) 521-2233
Email: info@innonthecommon.com
http://www.innonthecommon.com |
Inn on the Common is located in Vermont's unspoiled and lovely Northeast Kingdom. The Inn is surrou...
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Wildflower Inn
2059 Darling Hill Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8310
(800)-627-8310
Email: info@wildflowerinn.com
http://www.wildflowerinn.com |
You deserve a great vacation!!! Relax and recharge at this family-friendly country resort o...
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Day Six: Northern Vermont
Day spent exploring Northern Vermont
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Discover the Northeast Kingdom.(www.travelthekingdom.com ) Remote, rugged and unspoiled, the region's name derives from a speech by long time Vermont US Senator George Aiken who said "You know, this is such beautiful country up here - it should be called the Northeast Kingdom". Bordering Quebec to the north and New Hampshire to the east, there are lots of great outdoor recreational opportunities as well as covered bridges, historical districts, lakes and charming villages. St. Johnsbury is the largest town where you can visit the Fairbanks Museum or tour the Maple Farms Grove Maple Museum and Factory or head to Derby Line where you will find half the local opera house in Quebec and the other half in Vermont!
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Discover Burlington and Lake Champlain. (www.vermont.org and www.champlainislands.com ) Bordering New York state to the west you will find Lake Champlain, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the United States. Burlington, the largest city in Vermont and hardly a metropolis with 40,000 people sits right on its shores. A large university town with a great college atmosphere and gentle hum, it has some unique Vermont craft shops and great restaurants and cafés especially on the Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian street that runs through the main downtown shopping district. Also visit the Shelburne Museum (www.shelburnemuseum.org )located to the south of Burlington. Here you will find a collection of over 400 years of Americana, from quilts, toys, tools and art. Also well worth a visit is Shelburne Farms (www.shelburnefarms.org) which is a 1400-acre working farm, national historic site and nonprofit environmental education center located on the shores of Lake Champlain.
You can overnight in Burlington or in the other areas in Northern Vermont
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Inn on the Common
1162 North Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802) 586-9619
(800) 521-2233
Email: info@innonthecommon.com
http://www.innonthecommon.com |
Inn on the Common is located in Vermont's unspoiled and lovely Northeast Kingdom. The Inn is surrou...
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Wildflower Inn
2059 Darling Hill Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8310
(800)-627-8310
Email: info@wildflowerinn.com
http://www.wildflowerinn.com |
You deserve a great vacation!!! Relax and recharge at this family-friendly country resort o...
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Day Seven: Southern Vermont
Drive south today and head down Route 100, named "one of the most scenic drives in North America" by 'Outside Magazine". You will drive through the Mad River Valley (www.madrivervalley.com ) passing through quintessential New England villages such as Waitsfield and Warren. Make sure to stop at the Warren Store and sample some of their freshly baked goods or one of the delicious sandwiches. Along the 'spine' of the Green Mountain Forest you will understand why Vermont is considered such a special place. The cows, the red barns, the agricultural landscape, the village greens and twisting lanes represent a very traditional America.
Time allowing, stay a night in Woodstock or Killington. Visit Billings Farm & Museum (www.billingsfarm.org )that recreates farm life of last century and where you can experience the agricultural traditions of cheese making and maple sugaring. Quechee is also worth a visit and especially the Simon Pearce Mill and Showroom (www.simonpearce.com )right in the village. You can watch glass and pottery in the making.
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Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort
Route 100
Plymouth, VT 05056
(802) 672-2101
(800) 685-HAWK
Email: hawkinn@hawkresort.com
http://www.hawkresort.com |
Lakes region, 50 room Country Inn & 2,3,4 bedroom Luxury Mountain Villas w/fireplaces & full kitchen...
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Basin Harbor Club
4800 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 475-7817
(888) 339-8074
Email: sales@basinharbor.com
http://www.basinharbor.com |
Located on Lake Champlain, Basin Harbor Club is a 4th generation owned resort, offering charming cot...
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Heading into southern Vermont, there are some beautiful villages such as Londonderry, Weston, Chester and Grafton to name but a few. All picture perfect and where you will find great country stores, village diners, antique shops, art galleries, and of course the prerequisite white church spires, village greens, picket fences and fine clapboard homes.
Manchester, Vermont is a fine hub of activity in the southern part of the state and here you will find Hildene (www.hildene.org ), the impressive summer home of President Lincoln's son. Tour the wonderful gardens and enjoy the home filled with presidential and Civil War memorabilia.
We suggest staying 1nt in Central Vermont and 1nt in Southern Vermont or base yourself in either for two nights.
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Mountain Top Inn & Resort
195 Mountain Top Road
Chittenden, VT 05737
(802) 483-2311
(800) 445-2100
Email: stay@mountaintopinn.com
http://www.mountaintopinn.com |
Breathtaking natural beauty at this classic mountain lodge, with horseback riding, fly-fishing, priv...
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Mountain Inn
47 Old Mill Road
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-3595
(888) 422-3595
Email: innkeeper@mtinn.com
http://www.mtinn.com |
51 Cozy rooms nestled in the heart of the Killington Basin at the base of the mountain, within walki...
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Equinox Resort & Spa
Historic Route 7A, 3567 Main Street
Manchester Village, VT 05254
(802) 362-4700
(800) 362-4747
Email: reservations@equinoxresort.com
http://www.equinoxresort.com |
179 room resort featuring golf, Spa, Falconry, Archery, Orvis Fishing and Shooting Schools, Snowshoe...
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Inn at Weathersfield
1342 Route 106
Perkinsville, VT 05151
(802) 263-9217
Email: stay@weathersfieldinn.com
http://www.weathersfieldinn.com |
Old and new worlds meet at this unique country getaway with extraordinary dining. Rustic luxury with...
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Day Eight: Vermont
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Spend the day exploring the numerous small towns and villages of southern Vermont. Take a hike up Mount Equinox (or pay the small toll and take the car up!), or go fishing in the Battenkill, or enjoy a day of designer shopping at the Manchester Designer Outlets (www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com ) featuring some of the most exclusive outlet shopping in the country.
Overnight in Vermont
Day Nine: Vermont - The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Today you will head south along Route 7 and drive through the western hills of New England from Vermont and into Massachusetts. The Berkshires (www.berkshires.org )as they are known are made up of some of the prettiest villages in New England from Stockbridge to Lenox to Williamstown. The region offers some wonderful art collections such as the Clark Institute (www.clarkart.edu )and the Norman Rockwell Museum (www.nrm.org) , impressive cultural events at Tanglewood, the summer home for the Boston Symphony, plus unique attractions such as the Hancock Shaker Village (www.hancockshakervillage.org )and Mass Moca (www.massmoca.org )in North Adams.
Time allowing spend 2nts in the Berkshires if you can as there are so many great and unique attractions.
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Gateways Inn, La Terraza Restaurant & Bar
51 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2532
(888) 492-9466
Email: innkeeper@gatewaysinn.com
http://www.gatewaysinn.com |
Former gilded-age mansion, elegant guestrooms with antiques, romantic canopy bedsand fireplaces. Can...
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Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club
55 Lee Road, RT 20
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 881-1656
800-272-6935
Email: info@cranwell.com
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Berkshires' premier year-round resort. AAA Four-Diamond Award. 35,000 sq. ft. full service spa with ...
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Porches Inn
231 River Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-0400
Email: info@porches.com
http://www.porches.com |
One of the "101 Best Hotels in the World" (Tatler Abercrombie & Kent 2003 Travel Guide). Spacious, ...
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The Red Lion Inn
30 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5545
Email: info@redlioninn.com
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Since c.1773, this antique-filled inn has welcomed travelers with friendly hospitality. Dine in the ...
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Day Ten: The Berkshires
Spend the day exploring the area
Suggested Highlights;
- Historic Deerfield (www.historic-deerfield.org) is thirteen 18th and 19th century houses set in a 330 year old village complete with period furnishings, ceramics and silver.
- Mass Moca (www.massmoca.org) is the largest contemporary arts center in the country offering both visual and performing arts.
- The Mohawk Trail (www.mohawktrail.com) is a 63 mile touring road with 50,000 acres of state forests, parks and reservations. Most popular with the fall foliage viewers!
Overnight in the Berkshires
Day Eleven: The Berkshires - The Litchfield Hills, Connecticut
A favorite for many affluent New Yorkers and celebrities, the Litchfield Hills (www.litchfieldhills.com ) are an easy retreat for many who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Litchfield has an impressive village green lined with grand homes plus excellent restaurants, antique shops and art galleries. Unwind and enjoy a gentle pace, the Litchfield Hills is a great escape and place to relax.
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Day Twelve: Litchfield Hills/Hartford
Spend a day exploring further the Litchfield Hills or journey into Hartford, Connecticut's capital city. Apart from its impressive Old State House and America's oldest State Capitol, the main magnets are the homes of two influential 19th century writers: Mark Twain (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) (www.marktwainhouse.org) and Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin).(www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org) You can tour these fine homes and understand more about the lives of these fine writers whose writings are still favorites.
You can spend the night in Hartford or tour back to the Litchfield Hills region
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Avon Old Farms Hotel
279 Avon Mountain Rd
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 677-1651
(800) 836-4000
Email: sales@avonoldfarmshotel.com
http://www.avonoldfarmshotel.com |
The Avon Old Farms Hotel is an elegant country hotel set at the base of Avon Mountain in the histori...
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Farmington Inn
827 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2821
(800) 648-9804
Email: sales@farmingtoninn.com
http://www.farmingtoninn.com |
THE FARMINGTON INN: The 71 elegant rooms quintessential New England Inn. Beautiful, charming, fresh ...
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Centennial Inn Suites
5 Spring Lane
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-4647
(800) 852-2052
Email: info@centennialinn.com
http://www.centennialinn.com |
You’re always welcome at The Centennial Inn Suites, your perfect “home away from home”. Whether you’...
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Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Two Bridge Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-2000
(800) 243-0212
Email: info@saybrook.com
http://www.saybrook.com |
AAA Four Diamond Inn & Four Diamond Restaurant. Rooms with fireplace and balcony, European spa/fitne...
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Day Thirteen: Connecticut/Departure
From the western part of Connecticut you have the option of departing either out of New York City or Newark Airports. Both would be an easy drive from the far west of New England. Consider a couple of nights in New York City if time allows.
If you are departing out of Boston, consider taking the longer but very pretty route along the Connecticut shore and visiting en route perhaps New Haven, home to Yale University or Essex, once voted 'best small town in America". There is still time for shopping at Clinton Crossings, an outlet center located on the coast in Westbrook before heading off to Logan for your overnight flight.
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