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Discover colonial villages, cosmopolitan cities, and gorgeous fall foliage set amidst stunning lakes and mountains in the northeastern United States. Depart the Midwest on a comfortable motorcoach and travel to New York City for two days featuring a guided city tour, sightseeing cruise, and Broadway musical. Begin our New England adventures in Boston, uncovering rich history on the Freedom Trail, visiting renowned museums, and reveling in an interactive Boston Tea Party experience. Learn about the somber witchcraft trials in Salem before admiring a well-preserved Shaker community in New Hampshire. In Vermont, witness how the state’s treasured maple syrup is made and tour the famous Trapp Family Lodge. Venture north to Alexandria Bay for a scenic 1000 Islands cruise, then cross over into Canada for viewing opportunities of powerful Niagara Falls before returning home. For guests from the Midwest, this trip begins close to home and requires no flights. Guests from other areas will fly into Chicago and enjoy an included overnight before boarding our comfortable motorcoach.
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September 9, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Occupancy
Price Per Person
Double
$3999
Single
$5499
Final Payment Date: 06/26/2024
September 16, 2024 - September 28, 2024
Final Payment Date: 07/03/2024
September 23, 2024 - October 5, 2024
Final Payment Date: 07/10/2024
September 30, 2024 - October 12, 2024
Final Payment Date: 07/17/2024
*Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions with Airfare: For guests residing outside of the motorcoach pick up points, you may choose to fly into Chicago and meet the group. The extension includes round-trip airfare and a hotel stay before and after the tour.
Day 1 : Our Journey Begins
We begin our journey to discover all that scenic New England has to offer. Tonight we have accommodations in South Bend, Indiana.
Day 2 : Indiana, Ohio & Pennsylvania
We travel to Clearfield, Pennsylvania for our lodging this evening. Our included dinner is served in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.
Day 3 : New York City
Today we arrive in “The Big Apple” and check in for a two night stay in a centrally located New York City hotel.
Day 4 : Broadway Musical
Our day is spent exploring New York City, the illustrious centerpiece of American culture, entertainment, history, and economics. See cityscapes from the water during a Sightseeing Liberty Cruise, witnessing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, and so much more. See New York from the water during a Sightseeing Liberty Cruise witnessing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and One World Trade Center. Discover Manhattan landmarks on a driving tour with an expert local guide to see Central Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and other iconic venues. Tonight, we revel in the glitz and glamour of New York City’s Theater District at a Broadway musical.
Day 5 : JFK Library
We travel through Connecticut and Rhode Island to Massachusetts. This afternoon, we visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library where exhibits and a documentary film acquaint us with the political career and family life of one of our country’s most remembered presidents. Our accommodations for the next two nights are in Boston.
Day 6 : Boston
This morning we go on a guided tour exploring sites on Boston’s Freedom Trail, learning about the crucial roles they played in our colonial history. View Paul Revere's home and Old North Church, where signal lanterns ignited the American Revolution. Our lunch stop is at one of America’s most famous dining complexes, historic Quincy Market. After lunch, we visit the USS Constitution Museum and learn about “Old Ironsides,” a 220-year-old naval frigate still floating in Boston’s harbor today. Later, we visit the Boston Tea Party Museum to learn about the daring actions of the Sons of Liberty which led to the birth of the nation. We join a historic reenactment of the town meeting held just hours before the Boston Tea Party, storm the wharf to destroy the Crown’s tea aboard an authentic 18th-century replica vessel, and attend the award-winning, multi-sensory film Let It Begin Here.
Day 7 : Salem & the Canterbury Shakers
Visit the city of Salem for a guided city tour and time at its Maritime Visitor Center. We’ll witness historic architecture, learn about the city’s role in the American Revolution, and acquaint ourselves with its infamous 17th-century witchcraft trials. We then enter New Hampshire, whose hardwood forests present Mother Nature in brilliant autumn colors! Receive a warm welcome at the Canterbury Shaker Village, a museum and historic site with 25 original Shaker buildings, gardens, and mill ponds dedicated to preserving their 200-year legacy. Our guided tour here offers fascinating insight into their passion for community and commitment to historic preservation.
Day 8 : Franconia Notch
Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass traversed by a unique parkway. We stop along the way to learn about the natural wonders of the White Mountain National Forest. Later at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, we learn about maple sugar and syrup production. Our next two nights are in Montpelier, Vermont. We have time for lunch on colorful Main Street and a stroll to the Vermont State House, the Greek Revival-style capitol building.
Day 9 : Vermont
We begin our day at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. The family from The Sound of Music settled here after fleeing Europe in the 1940s. Savor an Austrian-inspired lunch buffet in the dining room, tour the lodge, and watch a documentary film about Maria von Trapp. Next, we visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill to learn how an apple press from the 1920s is still producing delicious ciders, baked goods, and more regional favorites. Our day concludes with a visit to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in Waterbury, a quaint Vermont town. Enjoy tasting some of the world’s most famous ice cream flavors!
Day 10 : 1,000 Islands Cruise
We depart Montpelier and travel to Grand Isle, just north of Burlington. After crossing Lake Champlain by ferry we travel to Alexandria Bay, New York. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the St. Lawrence River and hear about the history of the 1,000 Islands resort area, popular with the rich and famous. Our overnight accommodations are in Alexandria Bay.
Day 11 : Niagara Falls
Travel north of the Finger Lakes and cross the border into Canada to enjoy time in Niagara Falls. Upon arrival, we stop at the Table Rock Complex for lunch followed by time to shop for souvenirs. Next, enjoy views of the falls from Skylon Tower’s revolving restaurant during a delicious included dinner. Later, we witness the enchanting wonder of the cascading water illuminated in bright colors.
Day 12 : Travel through Ontario
Our route takes us through Ontario’s farming region and back into the U.S. Tonight, our Farewell Dinner and lodging are in Kalamazoo.
Day 13 : Return Home
Motorcoach Pickups
Motorcoach Pickup Locations:
Albert Lea, MN - Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Appleton, WI - DoubleTree By Hilton Appleton
Baldwin, WI - WisDOT Park & Ride 55-02
Bloomington, MN - Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
Eau Claire, WI - Groome Transportation
Eau Claire, WI - Holiday Vacations
Fond Du Lac, WI - Radisson Hotel And Conference Center Fond Du Lac
Green Bay, WI - AmericInn By Wyndham Green Bay East
Hudson, WI - WisDOT Park & Ride 55-05
Janesville, WI - Festival Foods
Madison, WI - Baymont By Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Marshfield, WI - WisDOT Park & Ride 71-01
Menomonie, WI - AmericInn By Wyndham Menomonie
Milwaukee, WI - WisDOT Park & Ride 40-20 Northeast
Oconomowoc, WI - Metro Market
Onalaska, WI - Walmart Supercenter
Oshkosh, WI - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Osseo, WI - McDonald's
Owatonna, MN - Walmart Supercenter
Portage, WI - Petro Travel Store
Racine, WI - Racine Travel Store
Rochester, MN - McDonald's
Rockford, IL - Holiday Inn Rockford
Shoreview, MN - Best Western Plus St. Paul North/Shoreview
South Beloit, IL - Flying J Travel Center
St Paul, MN - DoubleTree By Hilton St. Paul East
Tomah, WI - McDonald's
Waukesha, WI - McDonald's
Wausau, WI - Walmart Supercenter
Wisconsin Rapids, WI - Walmart Supercenter
Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.