April 29, 2019
8:00 AM Meet in Albany, NY at Holiday Inn Express
400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 518-783-6161
9:00 AM – Depart for exploration of the historic Route 7 Corridor of Vermont
Visit Hildene (Summer Home of Robert Todd Lincoln), drive through Manchester, Rutland
Topics: American History, Vermont History, Farming, Valley Towns
Instruction will include narration, directions, meet and greets at major attractions and much more. Travel through Brandon, VT and onto Middlebury for a drive through.
Middlebury Attractions: UVM Morgan Horse Farm, Danforth Pewter, the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge, Middlebury College, the Stratford Inn (Now the Waybury Inn), Otter Creek Brewery and the Vermont Soap Factory. Pick up interesting facts and history with your guide.
2:00 PM Depart Middlebury
Continue along the Route 7 Corridor –
Visits Include: Dakin Farms, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Shelburne Museum
4:00 PM Burlington, VT – We explore the UVM Campus, historic Church Street Marketplace, Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruise Line, Lake Champlain Ferries
5:00 PM Dinner on your own at the historic Church Street Marketplace
6:30 PM Overnight in Williston, VT Fairfield Inn
2844 St George Rd, Williston, VT (802) 879-8999
April 30, 2019
7:00 AM Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel
8:00 AM Today we visit Stowe, Montpelier, Woodstock, White River Junction, Meredith, NH, Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Holderness
Instruction will include narration on the Green Mountains, Stowe, Trapp Family, Woodstock, Rockefeller’s and more.
Stowe Area Attractions Include: Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Stowe Village, Stowe Ski Area, Trapp Family Lodge (Drive By), Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Montpelier Area Attractions: Vermont State House, downtown Montpelier, Morse Sugar Farm Learn about each attraction, drop-offs, payments, parking, and more. As we travel to our next destination enjoy narration on famous Vermonter’s, Green Mountain National Forest, mountain peaks, other area attractions.
12:30 PM Visit Quechee Gorge (Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon)
1:00 PM Visit Woodstock where you will learn about the Rockefeller’s, Frederick Billings and more.
Attractions Include Marsh – Billings – Rockefeller National Historic Park, Billings Farm and Museum, the Middle Covered Bridge. Learn about pick up and drop off, parking and other legal issues when bringing a tour to Woodstock.
Lunch is on your own in Woodstock
2:00 PM Depart for New Hampshire
4:00 PM Visit Lake Winnipesaukee, Weirs Beach, Meredith
Attractions include: The Hobo Railroad and Dinner Train, Weirs Beach and the Mount Washington Cruise Ship, Keller Haus Ice Cream and Candy, Mills Falls Marketplace
5:30 PM Overnight in Lincoln, NH Express Inn and Suites
Lincoln, NH 603-745-6700
6:30 PM Dinner is included this evening at the Common Man Restaurant
Choices: Roast Turkey or Grilled Atlantic Salmon
May 1, 2019
7:00 AM Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel
8:00 AM Today we depart for Maine before leaving New Hampshire we visit some area attractions
Visits Include: Hobo Railroad, Café Lafayette Dinner Train, Clark’s Trading Post, Cannon Mountain Tram
We travel the Kancamagus Highway to North Conway NH
Our North Conway visit will include learning about dining, parking and shopping
Attractions Include: Mount Washington Weather Center, Conway Scenic Railroad
11:00 AM Depart North Conway for Maine
1:15 PM Arrive in Freeport, ME where you will have time for lunch on your own
In Freeport you will learn about drop offs, pick-up, bus parking, dining and shopping
Attractions Include: LL Bean, Wilbur’s Chocolate, Cold River Vodka
3:00 PM Guided tour of Portland that will include history, shopping, dining, parking
Attractions Include: Breweries, Portland Art Museum, Longfellow House, Ferries, Cruise Ship Terminal, Portland Headlight
4:30 PM Dinner on own in Portland, ME
6:00 PM Check into Best Western Merry Manor
South Portland, ME 207-774-6151
May 2, 2019
7:00 AM Breakfast is included at the hotel
8:00 AM Depart for Boston
Today we travel the I 95 and US Route 1 Corridor
Along our journey we visit the Kennebunkport (Summer Home of President Bush)
Learn about drop off and pick up and rules and regulations of bringing a coach into town
Travel US Route 1 through Ogunquit, visit Perkin’s Cove,
12:30 PM Visit Boston – Learn about drop off and pick up for Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
1:30 PM We will be joined by Joanne Conners ITMI for an afternoon tour of the city which will include all of the major highlights. Learn routing and commentary for your visits to Boston.
4:30 PM Depart for Rhode Island
6:00 PM Dinner is at a popular Federal Hill Pizzeria (Dinner is Included This Evening)
7:30 PM Check into the Comfort Inn
1940 Post Road, Warwick, RI 401-732-0470
May 3, 2019
7:00 AM Breakfast is served at the hotel before departure
7:30 AM Depart for Newport
8:00 AM Drive through Newport with local guide. See Ten Mile Drive, Bellevue Avenue, historic mansions, the Welcome Center
9:30 AM Begin our journey back to Vermont
Drive through Springfield – Home of the Big E, the Basketball Hall of Fame
2:00 PM Arrive at the Airport
