See Nubble Lighthouse, standing like a sentinel on Cape Neddick, and visit Fort Ticonderoga National Monument in New York, “where American liberty began”
ocean vistas. Journey along the shore this morning to “The Boothbays,” where Tauck’s private schooner cruise of Boothbay Harbor combines with a guided visit led by local docents to the 248-acre Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to offer authentic glimpses of daily life in this former fishing port. Dinner is on your own tonight in Freeport. Located on the shores of Casco Bay, Freeport is rich in history and recreational opportunities. 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 an interpretive presentation on New England ecology and wildlife – it serves as a great introduction to the brilliant reds, golds and oranges of the much-acclaimed New England fall season. Continue on to the Omni Mount Washington Resort. 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 four-seasons resort hotel is a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture and boasts a history as grand as the hotel itself. Meals BLD
6. MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY / VERMONT LIFE 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 Question & Answer
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session. From the natural discoveries of your morning in the mountains to a demonstration of how maple syrup is made at a Vermont maple farm, the next few days indulge with a close-up look at life in New England. Spend the next two nights at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa, set amidst the backdrop of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest and most majestic peak. Dine at your leisure tonight at your resort, sampling traditional New England hospitality and scenic beauty. Meals BLD
7.ATASTE OF DAILY LIFE IN STOWE,VERMONT Weather permitting, start the morning with views of the valley from a tethered hot air balloon lift, before visiting Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory, located in the heart of the Green Mountains, for a tasting and tour. Have lunch at the Trapp Family Lodge amidst views of the 2,500-acre setting. The entire property is still owned and operated by the von Trapp family, whose remarkable real-life story inspired the movie,“The Sound of Music.” Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Lunch and dinner are included today. Meals BLD
8. SHELBURNE MUSEUM / FERRY TO NY Three centuries of American ingenuity are recorded in the Shelburne Museum in 37 historic structures, including the horseshoe-shaped Circus Building, an 1890 railroad station, an 1871 Lake Champlain lighthouse and the rescued SS Ticonderoga steamship. Rediscover “Americana” at this lakeside restoration, viewing unique exhibits of impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts, textiles and more, housed in 18th- and 19th-century buildings from New England and New York. This afternoon, ride a ferry across Lake Champlain to neighboring New York. Your final destination today is Lake Placid, nestled amidst the spectacular Adirondack Mountains. Your accommodations for the next two nights are at the Mirror Lake Inn, named as one of the “Top 50 Resorts in the US/Canada” by Travel +
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