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USA and Canada 2012: Autumn Colors 2012
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Tour Type: Eastern Southern USA and Cross ContinentBrochure Type: USA and Canada 2012Immerse yourself in the auburn hues of Eastern USA on this fascinating autumn itinerary that visits Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. See the quaint villages of New England, explore Acadia National Park, journey through the rolling countryside of the Berkshires and discover Revolutionary War history in Lexington and Concord. Sightseeing Highlights- Bar Harbor Visit Acadia National Park and drive up to the top of Cadillac Mountain.
- Pinkham Notch Ride a gondola to the top of Wildcat Mountain.
- Woodstock Experience Vermont's great agricultural heritage at Billings Farm & Museum.
- Plymouth Visit the family homestead of President Calvin Coolidge.
- Stockbridge Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum.
- Lexington and Concord Visit the towns where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.
Dining Highlights- Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Boston.
- 7 full breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners.
- Be My Guest Lunch in Quechee.
- Maine Lobster Highlight Dinner with wine in Bar Harbor.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Springfield.
First Class Travel Highlights- Includes all First Class features.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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| Call (800) 800-6442 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10215746 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Boston | ARRIVE BOSTON: Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel where your Tour Director will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Omni Parker House (SF) | | Day 2 | Bar Harbor | BOSTON - MAINE COAST - BAR HARBOR (2 NIGHTS): Begin your journey through the vibrant of a New England autumn with a trip up the coast to Maine. Pass by old whaling villages dotted with lighthouses and widows' walks, the playgrounds of New England's rich and famous, and rocky beaches pounded by the great Atlantic swells on your way to Bar Harbor on Maine's Mount Desert Island. Once home to the largest hotel in North America, Bar Harbor also played host to the grand summer homes of the American aristocracy, including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Astors. This evening, join your companions for a traditional Maine Lobster Highlight Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Bar Harbor Regency (F) | | Day 3 | Bar Harbor | ACADIA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION - BAR HARBOR FREE TIME: At 1,523 feet, Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the first spot in the United States where you can see the sunrise. You won't be getting up that early, but you still have plenty of time to admire the view from the top of the peak and then descend to discover the natural riches of New England's only national park. Marvel at granite cliffs overlooking dramatic, windswept beaches, graceful stone bridges arcing over rushing streams and stands of ancient maples, their leaves glowing fiery red, burnt orange and mustard yellow in the crisp autumn air. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure back in Bar Harbor. Sip a coffee by the sea, stroll the quaint Main Street or take an optional nature cruise on Frenchman Bay. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 4 | North Conway | BAR HARBOR - PINKHAM NOTCH - NORTH CONWAY: Bid farewell to the coast and travel over rolling hills ablaze with colour on your way to the wooded valley of Pinkham Notch, formed during the last ice age as glaciers scoured the earth. Take a ride on a gondola up to the top of Wildcat Mountain for stunning views of Mount Washington and the White Mountains. Late this afternoon, arrive in the pretty town of North Conway on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. After dinner, get acquainted with the local flora and fauna during an engaging talk by a local expert. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort (F) | | Day 5 | LUDLOW | NORTH CONWAY - LUDLOW (2 NIGHTS): Traverse the White Mountains today. As you make your way through forests of sugar maple, mountain ash and white birch, keep your eyes open for native black bear, moose, deer and the dozens of species of birds that call this area home. Crossing into Vermont, spot the traditional wooden covered bridges, thick forests and rolling fields of the Green Mountain State. Stop at a historic woolen mill that now houses the Simon Pearce glassblowing workshop. Enjoy a Be My Guest Lunch featuring local ingredients and delicately arranged on Simon Pearce's beautiful stem and flatware. Later, delve into the art and science of glassblowing before continuing to the picturesque village of Ludlow and your mountain retreat. (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner / Dinner)
Jackson Gore Inn (F) | | Day 6 | LUDLOW | WOODSTOCK EXCURSION: Enjoy a day on the back roads of Vermont. Get a glimpse of agricultural life at the Billings Farm & Museum, a lovely estate that's home to one of Vermont's finest dairy producers. Woodstock has been called 'the prettiest small town in America'- a leisurely stroll around the beautiful village green, see an old-fashioned covered bridge or check out some of the local art galleries. Continue your journey through rural Vermont with a visit to Plymouth and the childhood home of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure in Ludlow. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 7 | Springfield | LUDLOW - SPRINGFIELD: From the Green Mountains, cross back into Massachusetts and the gorgeous Berkshires, alight in autumn with the fall colours that have made New England famous. Stop in Stockbridge to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum and learn about this beloved artist and his iconic paintings of small-town Americana. Continue on to Springfield, nestled on the banks of the Connecticut River. This evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a festive Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel (F) | | Day 8 | Depart Boston | SPRINGFIELD - LEXINGTON - CONCORD - DEPART BOSTON: Travel east to see the birthplace of the American Revolution and the 'shot heard round the world' as made famous in Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'Concord Hymn.' The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first skirmishes in the American war for independence and these small towns are still rich in history. See the famous statue of the Minute Man, adjacent to Concord's historic North Bridge. Stop at Lexington Green, which saw the first drops of blood spilled in what George Washington laconically called 'the dispute with the British.' Then it's back to Boston where you are transferred to Boston Logan International Airport or to the tour hotel if you'd like to extend your stay. (Full Breakfast) |
| | All prices are per person, twin share.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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