New England in Fall & Niagara Falls

New England in Fall & Niagara Falls

October 3 – 13, 2011
This is the trip for those who love the wonders of nature!  “Making Memories” will be easy as we head northeast to take in the wonder of Niagara Falls as well as Mother Nature’s most spectacular show of colors — the fall foliage of New England!

We’ll start off the trip with a bang by visiting the awesome Niagara Falls, including a ride on the legendary “Maid of the Mist,” and then take in the full spectrum of New England in Autumn as we visit many of the northeastern states. With scenic train rides, ferry rides, tours and even a whale-watching excursion, the memories we make together will be enough to last a lifetime.

When you throw in a “drive-by” of New York City and a tour of Amish country, it’s hard to believe we’ll accomplish everything into a mere 11 days!

$1,249 Double Occupancy • $1,699 Single Occupancy • $1,149 Triple Occupancy

 

 

Day 1 The first leg of our journey will see us boarding our deluxe motorcoach in Cassville bound for Plainfield, IN. We’ll break in Lebanon in the morning, enjoy lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Fenton, rest again in Casey, IL before we arrive in Plainfield for a good night’s sleep.

Lodging: Hampton Inn

 

Day 2 Off we go again, this time headed for the wonder of Niagara Falls! We’ll take rest stops in Dayton, OH, as well as at the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line rest stop, with a bountiful lunch at the Dutch Heritage Restaurant in Bellville, OH, in between. Our evening arrival at Niagara Falls will be a welcome reward as we check into our hotel and enjoy a restful evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Lodging: Comfort Inn The Pointe

 

Day 3 Waking up near the splendor of Niagara Falls, you may take a moment to realize it’s no dream! But this morning will help as we explore the falls area and take a ride on the legendary Maid of the Mist to the base of this beautiful waterfall. Awestruck by this show of nature, we’ll enjoy lunch together before departing for Watertown, NY. There, once the excitement of Niagara eases, we’ll enjoy a night at our deluxe hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Lodging: Hampton Inn (or similar)

 

Day 4 We’re on the road again as we head to Lake Placid, with a restful stop at Tupper Lake before arrival. Once arrive at Lake Placid, we’ll stop by the High Peaks Information Center where we’ll grab some maps and enjoy the area and dine on your own. From there we’ll trek to Port Kent where we’ll enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Champlain, and finally arrive in Stowe, VT, where we’ll take in the night at our deluxe resort!

Meals: Breakfast

Lodging: Golden Eagle Resort

 

Day 5 Starting the day will be a tour of the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, where they make delicious Vermont cider the old-fashioned way! Sample all the yummy delicacies before we head for our next tour, that of the Rock of Ages Granite Quarry where we’ll see stoneworking at its finest. Next is a bountiful lunch together in Montpelier, but save room for dessert as we enjoy a tour of the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory! You’ll  even have a chance to get snacks for later as we next tour the historic Morse Maple Farm. There, they offer delicious syrups, candies and even bacon! With every hunger fulfilled, we’ll return to our deluxe resort to sleep off all the extra calories we’ve taken in!

Meals: Breakfast

Lodging: Golden Eagle Resort

 

Day 6 With everything we’ve been doing, you’ve surely noticed the beautiful scenery. Now it’s time to truly enjoy it! We’ll be traveling the most scenic route in the region, the Kancamagus Highway, through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Next up is a beautiful ride on the North Conway Scenic Railroad where we’ll enjoy lunch on the train as we take in all the fall colors. Following the rail ride, we’ll head over to Ogunquit, Maine, where we’ll check into our deluxe resort with spectacular views of the sea!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Lodging: Hampton Inn (or similar)

 

Day 7 With a journey focused on the wonders of nature, we can’t visit the New England coast without enjoying what the sea can offer! We’ll be taking a four-hour tour to do just that as we go whale-watching in the morning, followed by lunch in the Kennebunkport area and plenty of free time to explore. Our next stop will be in Worcester, MA, where we’ll check into our deluxe hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Lodging: Hampton Inn (or similar)

 

Day 8 We’ll be headed toward Lancaster, PA today with a rest stop in New Haven, CT; lunch near Union, NJ, and a “drive-by” of New York City. We’ll check into our deluxe hotel upon arriving in Lancaster where the rest of the evening is yours.

Meals: Breakfast

Lodging: Hampton Inn (or similar)

 

Day 9 Time to check out the “quiet life” as we take a tour of the Amish countryside, including a lunch at the Plain & Fancy Farm for the best in “farm-to-table” dining. Following the tour, we’ll head to Bedford, PA, for a night’s rest.

Lodging: Hampton Inn (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 10-11 The journey home begins, travellers full of memories. We’ll be retracing our steps as we stop for the night in Plainfield, IL, then continue on to Cassville the following day.

Lodging: Hampton Inn (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

 

Your package includes deluxe transportation and accommodations, all listed tour fees and 12 meals.