GRAND AUTUMN NEW ENGLAND ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Boston
Tour begins: 6:15 PM at The Langham Hotel, Boston. Tauck has
a long history of welcoming travelers with a parade of seasonal
delights throughout New England, a tradition of hospitality
shared by The Langham Hotel, Boston, a national historic
landmark and one of the city’s finest hotels. Join us for a
welcome dinner tonight as autumn blankets the landscape with
fall foliage. Meals D
2. The Footsteps of American History
From the hallowed halls of Harvard Yard to the gardens of
Boston Common to stalwart Beacon Hill to colonial landmarks in
the North End to the gentrified Victorian neighborhoods of the
South End and down to the waterfront, history reverberates.
We’ll show you the sights this morning on an orientation tour
that includes a visit to the Harvard Museum of Natural History
for a close-up look at the lifelike Glass Flowers Exhibit.
Tauck’s city sightseeing continues followed by a chance to
explore on your own. Nicknamed “America’s Walking City,” every
Boston street reveals another fascinating discovery. Meals B
3. From Salem’s Seaside to Maine’s Shores
Not far from the storied streets of Boston proper sits the
town of Salem, best known for its controversial witchcraft
trials. But Salem also boasts a rich seafaring legacy that
predates the founding of Boston, when it was an important center
of merchant shipping. Learn more about the ships that sailed
these waters during a visit to the Salem Maritime Museum, then
set off for Maine. Images of lobster may come to mind as you
journey past lighthouses off the New England coast, so we’ve
arranged a special lobster presentation for you in historic
Portland, Maine’s largest city. Continue on to your inn in
Freeport, still retaining its charm as a classic Maine village
despite the influx of world-renowned retail shops. Meals BD
4. Boothbay Harbor by Land and Sea
Picturesque waterfront hamlets dot the Maine coastline,
enticing with summer “cottages,” craggy cliffs and scenic ocean
vistas. Journey along the shore this morning to The Boothbays,
where a private schooner cruise of Boothbay Harbor and a guided
visit to the 128-acre Botanical Gardens offer authentic glimpses
of daily life in this former fishing port. Enjoy a free evening
in Freeport. Meals BL
5. Mountains of New Hampshire
Head inland today to the ancient White Mountains of New
Hampshire, characterized by hillside forests, valley rivers,
rocky ridges and brooding peaks. Enjoy scenic views of the lush
landscapes during lunch in North Conway, highlighted by a
RAVEN-series presentation on area wildlife – it serves as a
great introduction to your afternoon drive along the meandering
Kancamagus Highway, especially breathtaking when autumn leaves
begin their annual transformation into the brilliant reds, golds
and oranges of the much-acclaimed New England fall season. The
celebrated profile of the Old Man of the Mountain for years
guarded the views in Franconia Notch State Park high in the
White Mountain National Forest until erosion took its toll; a
brief stop pays homage to this natural landmark, before your
journey takes you to the Mount Washington Hotel. Your overnight
accommodations reflect the turn-of-the-century elegance that
first lured wealthy summertime patrons from Boston, New York and
Philadelphia back in 1902 when as many as fifty trains stopped
here each day. Listed in the National Register of Historic
Places, this hotel is a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance
architecture. Meals BLD
6. Mountain Observatory / Vermont
Morning brings a fascinating excursion to the Mount
Washington Observatory located on the mountain’s 6,288-ft.
summit, where esteemed meteorologists have been keeping watch on
the atmospheric phenomena of one of the planet’s most extreme
places since 1932. You will have the unique opportunity to meet
resident scientists during a lecture and Q & A session. From the
icy discoveries of your morning in the mountains to your
mouth-watering taste of Vermont’s famous ice cream this
afternoon, the next few days indulge with a close-up look at
life in New England. Spend the next two nights at a Vermont inn.
Meals BLD
7. Shelburne Farms / Culinary Evening
Cow-spotted hills, country villages and dairy farms give
travelers a distinct sense of the pastoral life that so delights
both native and transplanted Vermonters. Time has a way of
slowing down here, nowhere so vividly chronicled than at the
45-acre Shelburne Museum. Rediscover “Americana” at this
lakeside restoration, viewing unusual exhibits of impressionist
paintings, folk art, quilts, textiles and more, housed in 18th-
and 19th-century buildings from New England and New York. A
private lunch and guided tour of Shelburne Farms introduces you
to life in Vermont today, taking you behind-the-scenes to
explore the horse barn and meet the cheese makers. Tonight,
enjoy some of the gourmet cuisine your hotel is famous for as
you are treated to a special chef’s presentation and lecture.
Meals BLD
8. Maple Sugar / Ferry to New York
Vermont is the nation’s capital of maple syrup, producing
upwards of 500,000 gallons every year. Learn more about this
important state product before traveling to Burlington for a
ferry ride across the lake to neighboring New York. Your final
destination today is Lake Placid, nestled amidst the spectacular
Adirondack Mountains. The scenery is stunning everywhere you
look. Meals BLD
9. Life in Lake Placid
The alpine village of Lake Placid is probably best known as
the site of the Winter Olympic Games in 1932 and again in 1980.
A boat cruise on the lake celebrates the area’s idyllic beauty
and a visit to the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex entertains with
stories about the athletes who have medaled here. A must for
history buffs, a visit to the John Brown Farm and Gravehouse
intrigues with a glimpse of the life of this man whose legacy
against slavery endures today. Meals B
10. Fast Track to Saratoga Springs
Explore Saratoga Springs en route to Ludlow, Vermont,
featuring a tour of the Museum of Racing and a drive along the
famous horse track. The mineral springs of this small town
attracted Victorian society each summer to enjoy its therapeutic
waters, indulge in elegant resort living and watch their
favorite horses at the Saratoga Racetrack. Enjoy a farewell
cocktail reception and dinner at your country inn in Vermont
tonight. Meals BD
11. Journey Home
Journey back to Boston today, a beautiful drive through
classic autumnal landscapes; it’s a distance of approximately
163 miles. Tour ends: 3:30 PM at Boston Logan International
Airport or 4:30 PM (traffic permitting) at The Langham Hotel,
Boston. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in at the
airport. Meals BL
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