Colors of New England
Be charmed by the Colors of New England on this 8-day tour that brings you from the heart of historic Boston to the farms, coast and mountains of the north. Rest for two nights in Bar Harbor, Maine and enjoy a harbor cruise. Relish the shopping opportunities in North Conway, N.H and L.L.Bean. Visit a 5,000 acre working farm and tour its creamery and equestrian center. Explore Woodstock, Vermont a quintessential New England village. Walk in the footsteps of Robert Frost.
Enjoy a locally guided tour of historic Boston and a visit to its famed Faneuil Hall marketplace. Enjoy a quintessential New England Lobster Bake in Maine. Visit a 5,000 acre working farm - complete with a tour of the farm, creamery and equestrian center. Explore the historic town of Bennington, Vermont, visiting the Battle Monument and Museum.
Highlights
Boston, Bar Harbor, Abbe Museum, Acadia National Park, Pineland Farms, North Conway, Quechee Gorge, Bennington Battle Monument & Museum, Hildene House, Honora Winery
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 8 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Cambridge | Cambridge, Massachusetts - Tour Begins : Welcome to Massachusetts, the beginning of your journey through New England's charming and vibrant northern states. Relax during a two night stay in Cambridge along the Charles River. |
| Day 2 | Boston | Boston : Start your day with a sightseeing tour that features the Old South Meeting House, Public Gardens, Old North Church, Beacon Hill and the U.S.S. Constitution. Stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace, bustling with various street performers and colorful kiosks of local handiwork. Tonight, the atmosphere becomes very "Ye Olde New England" when you enjoy a welcome dinner at America's oldest Oyster House, located on the historic Freedom Trail. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Stowe | Cambridge - Woodstock, Vermont - Stowe : Set out for Vermont, the "Green Mountain State." Traditional white steeple churches, quaint villages and tree-covered mountainsides dot the charming landscape of your journey. In Woodstock, a covered bridge in the town center, along with the beautifully restored Georgian houses that surround the town green, add credence to its reputation as "the quintessential New England village." Visit the impressive 165 foot deep, mile-long Quechee Gorge before continuing to Stowe for a two night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 4 | Stowe | Stowe : Watch apples transform into cider the old-fashioned way - using a rack and cloth press - during a trip to the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. A tour of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory teaches you about the ice cream process and ends with a delicious sample of their sweet treats. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in Stowe, a lovely New England town. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 5 | North Conway | Stowe - North Conway, New Hampshire : Today you are New Hampshire-bound! Soak in the lovely New England countryside as you journey through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to North Conway. En route, visit the Rocks Estate, home to the North Country Conservation & Education Center. Tour the farm and learn about the history and importance of maple sugaring in the region, including a visit to a virtual tap room. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 6 | North Conway | North Conway - Lake Winnipesaukee - North Conway : Begin your day with a visit to New Hampshire's picturesque lakes region, a popular vacation spot for visitors year-round. Board the m/s Mount Washington and spend the next hour cruising stunning Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake. After your cruise, visit the charming town of Wolfeboro, the "oldest summer resort in America." Later, return to Lincoln via the Kancamagus Highway, a scenic byway offering spectacular views of the White Mountains region. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 7 | Boothbay Harbor | North Conway - Boothbay Harbor, Maine* : Depart New Hampshire for Maine, arriving in beautiful Boothbay Harbor, the "boating capital of New England." View the rugged coastline on a drive along picturesque Ocean Point Road. This afternoon, enjoy a relaxing cruise through Boothbay Harbor for spectacular views of the coast, including lighthouses, summer homes, and even local wildlife, such as the harbor seals. Learn about New England's lobster industry and watch as a lobster trap is pulled aboard the boat to view the day's catch. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a very special farewell dinner featuring the fresh native lobster for which coastal Maine is renowned. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 8 | Tour ends | Boothbay Harbor - Kennebunkport - Boston, Massachusetts - Tour Ends : Today you travel through the seaside community of Kennebunkport, along spectacular Ocean Drive. See Walker's Point, former President George H. W. Bush's summer home, which is situated on a rocky promontory, before returning to the Boston airport. The many pleasant memories of your Colors of New England adventure will last a lifetime. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Sheraton Boston Backbay, Boston, MA
- Bar Harbor Grand Hotel, Bar Harbor, ME
- North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway, NH
- Grand Summit Mount Snow, West Dover, VT
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
