Self-Drive New England and Niagara Falls

Day 1-2

Boston, MA
Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam “chowdah,” Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to get around, either on foot or by the user-friendly public transportation system, called the T. Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighborhoods. Between landmarks, you can shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or browse the antique shops and red-brick buildings of Beacon Hill. The more culturally inclined will not want to miss the city’s world-class museums, theater and music venues. Family friendly to the core, Boston also boasts an aquarium, children’s museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all. Visit our Welcome Meeting for sightseeing at special rates.
2 nights Boston.
Standard Hotel: Sheraton Newton
Select Hotel: Intercontinental Boston

Day 3-4

To White Mountains, NH (164 miles)
Visit Salem and shop North Conway’s factory outlets. If you are traveling to Lincoln, journey along the Kancamagus Highway. In the White Mountains, visit Franconia Notch or ascend Mt. Washington. Take the Conway Scenic Railroad, or visit the Lakes Region.
2 nights White Mountains.
Standard Hotel: Lodge at Lincoln Station
Select Hotel Eagle Mountain House

Day 5

To Green Mountains (130 miles)
If you spent the night in Jackson or North Conway, travel the Kancamagus Highway to Lincoln. Travel south for a glimpse of Lake Winnipesaukee. In Vermont, stop at Quechee Gorge, a mini Grand Canyon, for breathtaking vistas, or in the village of Woodstock with its covered bridge.
1 night Green Mountains.
Standard Hotel: TBA
Select Hotel: TBA

Day 6

Lake Placid, NY (135 miles)
Travel along the edge of the Green Mountains via the charming village of Middlebury into New York State and through the Adirondack Mountains to Lake Placid, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics.
1 night Lake Placid.
Standard Hotel: Lake Placid Summitt
Select Hotel: Hilton Lake Placid Resort

Day 7-8

To Niagara Falls, ON (375 miles)
Niagara Falls appeals to something in everyone. The sudden drop of the Niagara River, dividing the US and Canada, creates one of the most spectacular waterfalls on the continent. . The Niagara rapids reach speeds of 48 kilometers per hour (30 mph). Enjoy a Maid of the Mist cruise, a helicopter tour or a walk along the banks.
2 nights Niagara Falls.
Standard Hotel: Clarion
Select Hotel: Renaissance Falls View

Day 9-10

To Sturbridge, MA (413 miles)
Begin early for a journey along the edge of the New York Finger Lakes region, past the foothills of the Adirondacks, over the Hudson River into Massachusetts’ Berkshire Hills. Spend your day exploring Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum of the 19th century.
2 nights Sturbridge.
Standard & Select: Sturbridge Host Hotel

Day 11-12

To Newport, RI (127 miles)
Head directly for Newport, or stop in Mystic, Connecticut, and Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum. In Newport, summer resort of America’s first millionaires, spend the day on a spectacular beach; tour the Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant summer mansions and the restored waterfront.
2 nights Newport.
Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson
Select Hotel: Viking

Day 13-14

To Cape Cod, MA (75 miles)
Travel to Cape Cod, a summer resort with white sandy beaches, shopping, restaurants and abundance of attractions. Plan a whale watch cruise, visit the village of Chatham or colorful Provincetown. Take a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket or lounge on the beach.
2 nights Cape Cod.
Standard Hotel: Heritage House
Select Hotel: Sheraton Four Points Resort

Day 15

To Boston (75 miles)
En route to Boston’s Logan Airport, visit Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town and home to the Sandwich Glass Museum. Head for Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed, explore Plimoth Plantation, a living museum depicting life in 1627. Travel to Boston, drop your car and catch your flight home.