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Autumn paints New England landscapes with bold, Impressionist colours that surprise and awaken the visionary in you. But this excursion through Grand New England offers more than the visual excitement of a fall foliage tour. See American history in a new light in places where it was made, then re-made by poets, painters and icon-makers. Travel through lush forests and fertile fields sweet with fragrant air, rich in tradition and brimming with antique charm. Search out the elusive soul of New England from Boston to Portland, from fishing boats to the summit of Mount Washington
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Manchester, Vermont is tucked between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Range, and is home to Equinox Mountain, the Taconics’ tallest peak. After a morning at leisure to enjoy your resort’s amenities or explore Manchester, set off on a self-guided visit to Hildene – the former summer estate of Robert Todd Lincoln, US President Abraham Lincoln’s eldest son, who himself served as US Secretary of War and minister to Great Britain. The 1905 Georgian Revival-style mansion – which today is on the National Register of Historic Places and is furnished largely with Lincoln family furniture and artifacts – remained in the Lincoln family until 1975, and has since been restored.
Head off this morning for Burlington; Vermont's most populous city and the home of famous ice cream brand, Ben & Jerry's. Enjoy free time to explore the city, take a walk to Church Street Marketplace, lined with shops and restaurants or sample a craft beer at one of the many breweries found in the city. This afternoon you're off for a scenic cruise along Lake Champlain.
Head out across Vermont's classic New England landscapes. After lunch, arrive in Shelburne for a visit to the Shelburne Museum of Art and Americana. Spread over 45 acres, this unique museum holds a vast collection of prints, paintings, folk art and quilts reflecting 19th-century American life, in historic buildings – including barns, a meeting house, a jail, a lighthouse, and a railroad station.
Today's final destination is Stowe, an iconic Vermont ski resort town tucked away in the Green Mountains, for an overnight at a resort in the foothills of Mount Mansfield.
Head out from the Green Mountains of Vermont via the state capital, Montpelier, and the elegant gold-domed State House. Just outside the city, stop at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks for a taste of pure maple syrup and an education in how it's made. Continue on out of Vermont and into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, arriving in Bretton Woods situated in stunning mountain landscape.
The harshest winter weather on the planet can be found at the summit of Mount Washington, where a wind speed of 231 mph was once recorded in 1932, and the stone houses are anchored to the ground with chains. But at this time of year, you’ll meet only temperate temperatures and magnificent views, as well as the scientists at the meteorological observatory who will brief you on their work in this unique environment. It’s a day for indulging in the colourful quintessence of a fall foliage tour as you wind down New England back roads to North Conway, at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest to your luxury resort at Bretton Woods.
Continue your New England adventure and visit the Maine Maritime Museum for a closer look into Maine's seafaring history with its vast collection of various objects and rare documents related to the state's maritime heritage and its direct impact, from ancient times to modern day. Tonight, you're off to dinner at a Maine staple – Cook's Lobster & Ale House. Enjoy a classic Maine lobster dinner before returning to your hotel.
Journey southward this morning from Portland along the beautiful, rugged Maine coast to coastal Kennebunkport, best known for its long, sandy beaches, abundance of lighthouses and fresh seafood delights. Return early this afternoon back to Portland for an afternoon at leisure, Join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner.
Enjoy a final New England breakfast before transferring back to Boston and your return flight home.
However your adventure doesn't have to end here. Extend your stay and catch a train to New York city or maybe head to the sandy beaches of Florida?
Call the travel specialists at Bon Voyage to discuss your ideal New England holiday.