New England Vacations - History, Mystery and Beauty!
Savor the diversity and history of the great cities of New England on an enchanting vacation. From the exciting city of Boston, where you can take in historic sites such as the Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Go west to the site of the Battle of Lexington Concord, following the route of Paul Revere and celebrate the birthplace of American independence.
Then there's New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England's greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Take a thrilling gondola ride up Wildcat Mountain to the summit. Or, cross into Vermont and visit a working maple syrup farm in Montpelier, drive to Stowe, and enjoy a cruise on Burlington's Lake Champlain or tackle the ski slopes or cross country trails.
Stop in to historic Salem, Massachusetts for some bewitching attractions and entertainment, or you could take a ferry ride from cape Codto Nantucket for guided sightseeing of the imposing mansions and Quaker influences, and have a traditional a clam bake dinner by the sea. You can ferry over to Martha's Vineyard and back to Woods Hole on the Cape and the cobblestone streets of New Bedford, former whaling port of Moby Dick fame.
Visit elegant Newport, Rhode Island, where you can enjoy an orientation tour that shows off Cornelius Vanderbilt's opulent Breakers mansion. Try your lick at the world's largest casino - in Connecticut or go "Down East" to Maine, where you can pick your dinner out of the lobster tank at most any local restaurant.
Your incredible New England vacation options are truly endless, and will all be filled with local flavor, beauty and down home hospitality.
(Photos courtesy Globus Tours) |