Classic Fall Foliage

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Operator:	Cosmos
Destination:	United States Of America
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Overview

Mother Nature meets our Founding Fathers on this electrifying fall foliage tour through historic and bucolic New England. As you witness the blazing reds, oranges, and yellows of autumns turning leaves, youll also be introduced to the countrys early trailblazers and most curious of characters. Trace the steps of Paul Revere, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin through the storied streets of Boston. Walk the halls of Cornelius Vanderbilts opulent Newport mansion. Feast your eyes on the worlds largest collection of Rockwell originals at the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum in Stockbridge. Yet no palette is as bright as the fiery leaves of the oaks, poplars, and maples that line the striking Maine coastline, adorn the rocky headlands of Acadia National Park, and shelter the quaint, covered-bridge countryside of Vermont and New Hampshire. This is leaf peeping and sightseeing at its absolute finest.

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN BOSTON – , MASSACHUSSETS

At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2

BOSTONPORTLAND, MAINEBAR HARBOR

Head north through New Hampshire and into Maine for Portland, one of New Englands most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portlands famous Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, Maines oldest summer resort. Join us for dinner tonight with a traditional lobster bake.

Day 3

BAR HARBOR. EXCURSION TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Visit stunning Acadia National Park. Warm up with a treat featuring abowl of chowder, a favorite of the locals. Free time this evening.

Day 4

BAR HARBORNORTH CONWAY – , NEW HAMPSHIRE

Back to the mainland and west through Maine for vistas of sparkling lakes and forests. Then, on to New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New Englands greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Later, enjoy the

Raven Interpretive Program with a Local Naturalist. Free time this evening.

Day 5

NORTH CONWAYWOODSTOCK, VERMONTKILLINGTON

SPECTACULAR SIGHTS & BITES

Visit an iconic covered bridge and take photos of the classic New England fall colors. Then, enjoy a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch and along the renowned Kancamagus Highway. Hugging the Connecticut River, cross into Vermont and visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Visit Billings Farm & Museum. Continue to Killington for a free evening.

Day 6

KILLINGTONSTOCKBRIDGESTURBRIDGE

Journey south to Stockbridge in the Berkshire Mountains for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum, housing a large collection of works by one of Americas most iconic artists. Continue to Sturbridge for an overnight and a memorable Colonial style dinner at the historic Publick House.

Day 7

STURBRIDGEMYSTIC SEAPORTNEWPORT – , RHODE ISLAND

After a leisure morning, visit Mystic Seaport and the Museum of America and the Sea. On to Rhode Island, the Ocean State for a free evening.

Day 8

NEWPORT

Today, enjoy a Newport orientation tour and see the first state house, the nations oldest synagogue, and St. Marys Church. Afterward, visit the Vanderbilt home at the Breakers. Then, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 9

NEWPORTBOSTON

Depart this morning for Boston and take a guided walking tour of the citys landmarks. After a transfer to the airport for guests with homebound flights, the motorcoach continues downtown to the tour hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Bostons Logan International Airport after 3:30 pm.