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History is not all you’ll experience on this marvelous fall foliage tour. You’ll also see spectacular beauty and amazing fall foliage. In Maine, visit Acadia National Park, one of America’s most visited national parks and the first place in the United States to see the sunrise, where you’ll enjoy a local culinary delight at the historic waterfront Asticou Inn—a special experience offered by Globus. In New Hampshire, travel to the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground, and enjoy the Raven Interpretive Program. Take a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch, a New Hampshire region with breathtaking scenery, and along the Kancamagus Highway, well known as one of the country’s best fall foliage viewing areas. Throughout your tour, marvel at the scenic drives and stunning fall colors full of blazing red, orange, and yellow leaves (if Mother Nature permits).
In addition to the Raven Interpretive Program and the Asticou Inn culinary delight near Acadia National Park, Globus has included some other fun experiences on this fall foliage tour. Enjoy a Colonial-style dinner at the historic Salem Cross Inn near Sturbridge and a lobster bake in the seaside town of Bar Harbor. With the gorgeous scenery, interesting historic sights, and fun adventures, it’s a vacation not to be missed!
Highlights
LF Lobster bake
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing; LF local treat at the historic Asticou Inn
NORTH CONWAY Raven Interpretive Program
WOODSTOCK Sightseeing; visit Billings Farm & Museum with ice cream
STOCKBRIDGE Visit Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum
STURBRIDGE LF Colonial-style dinner at the Salem Cross Inn
MYSTIC SEAPORT Visit the Museum of America and the Sea; cruise on a historic steamboat
NEWPORT Orientation tour; visit The Breakers mansion; farewell dinner
BOSTON Sightseeing with a Local Guide
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN BOSTON
Day1
Welcome to “Beantown!” At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
BOSTON–PORTLAND–BAR HARBOR
Day2
Head north via New Hampshire’s short shoreline and along Maine’s rocky coast to Portland, one of New England’s most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. The next two nights are in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine’s oldest summer resort. Dinner tonight is a traditional LF LOBSTER BAKE, featuring Maine lobster, steamed mussels, and delicious corn-on-the-cob.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BAR HARBOR. EXCURSION TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK.
Day3
This morning visit stunning ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s most visited national parks. During your visit, take the scenic park road for spectacular panoramas from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the continental U.S. to see the sunrise each day. Then, travel to the historic Asticou Inn, overlooking the picturesque waters of Northeast Harbor for a local LF TREAT, a freshly made popover (pastry) and seafood chowder. Later, return to Bar Harbor for a free evening. Perhaps a leisurely stroll around the waterfront with its many galleries and boutiques.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BAR HARBOR–NORTH CONWAY
Day4
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 England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Later, enjoy the RAVEN INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM, a National Audubon Society expert presents the unique environs of northern New England and local wildlife.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NORTH CONWAY–WOODSTOCK–KILLINGTON
Day5
This morning, 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. Next, visit BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM, a living museum of Vermont’s rural past and working dairy farm. Enjoy a delicious, locally-made ice cream cone during your visit.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KILLINGTON–STOCKBRIDGE–STURBRIDGE.
Day6
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 America’s favorite artists. This evening, enjoy a LF Colonial-style dinner at the historic SALEM CROSS INN, circa 1740. Be sure to save room for the freshly whipped cream—the perfect complement to New England’s best apple pie.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STURBRIDGE–MYSTIC SEAPORT–NEWPORT
Day7
This morning, visit MYSTIC SEAPORT, a living history museum showcasing the many activities that might have occurred in a New England coastal village in the 1800s. Enjoy a CRUISE of the historic Mystic River aboard the Sabino Steamboat, the oldest wooden, coal-fired steamboat operating since 1908. On to Rhode Island, the “Ocean State.”
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NEWPORT.
Day8
Today, enjoy a Newport orientation tour and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, and the St. Mary’s Church, Afterward, explore the extravagant lifestyle of a bygone era when visiting THE BREAKERS, shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt’s turn-of-the-century mansion. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
NEWPORT–BOSTON
Day9
Depart this morning for Boston. Your guided walking tour of the city’s landmarks focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks. See Boston Common; Old State House; Old North Church, from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride; Freedom Trail; and Faneuil Hall, with the chance to browse in Quincy Market. After a transfer to the airport for guests with homebound flights, the motorcoach continues downtown to the Sheraton Boston Hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport after 3:30 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Enjoy spectacular fall colors on this vacation (if Mother Nature permits).
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Boston Hotel
First-Class
Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby.
Location
39 Dalton St, Boston, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Shoe Shine
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- ATM
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Daily Housekeeping
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
Bluenose Inn
Superior First-Class
Situated on Maine's Mount Desert Island in the Acadia National Park, this luxury hotel boasts beautiful views. All 97 guest accommodations are elegant and include a microwave, refrigerator, phone, and television.
Location
90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Housekeeping
- Wake-Up Calls
- Smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
North Conway Grand Hotel
First-Class
A premium hotel situated on Settlers Green Outlet Village, this hotel is located minutes away from outlet shops and within approximately 30 minutes of Story Land. The hotel also features an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 200 spacious guestrooms.
Location
72 Common Court, North Conway, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
Killington Grand Resort Hotel
First-Class
This full-service mountainside hotel features clean, modern and updated guestrooms and is situated only 200 yards from the first tee of the Killington Golf Course. A wide range of amenities are available including free wireless Internet, Prestons Restaurant & Rendezvous Lounge, lobby with mountain views and a relaxing wood burning fireplace, convenience store, and game room. The world class health club features mountain views and includes weight and cardiovascular equipment, sauna, steam room and a 75-foot outdoor heated pool with two hot tubs featuring views of Killington. A relaxing retreat while you enjoy the beauty of Vermont.
Location
228 East Mountain Road, Killington, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
Publick House Historic Inn
First-Class
Built in 1771, the Publick House Historic Inn maintains its 18th century ambiance while providing 21st century comforts. The hotel features comfortable accommodations, outdoor pool, two restaurants, bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
On the Common, Route 131, Sturbridge, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
First-Class
Harbor front hotel and marina located in the heart of Newport, within walking distance of shops, beaches and historic buildings.
Location
49 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
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