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Postcards from Vermont

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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Boston
 Trip Finishes
Boston
7 Day Postcards from Vermont Itinerary (Collette)
Countries Explored: USA
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Classic
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
COL700

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Collette's 7 Day Postcards from Vermont. Discover Vermont’s winding roads and cozy towns with eclectic, Yankee spirit. Experience the quintessential New England town of Woodstock. Explore the youthful, artsy hub of Burlington and enjoy leaf-peeping season at its best from the vantage point of a cruise on Lake Champlain. Step into the past at the Shelburne Museum, a sprawling campus of nearly 40 buildings dedicated to art and Americana, and taste fresh syrup at a family-owned maple sugar farm. Immerse yourself in nature at the Vermont Institute of Natural...read more Science.

Stop at Hildene, the former home of Robert Todd Lincoln, past Chairman of the Pullman Company and son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, then tour the historic streets of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, where the American Revolution began. On a journey through the “Green Mountain State,” find local artisans and tasty treats, historic towns and family farms, and pristine forests bursting with color inside this perfect slice of New England.

Itinerary

From winding roads in deep valleys and idyllic country homesteads, there's no better place to experience a slice of classic New England life than in Vermont. Overnight in Boston, one of America's oldest cities, before heading north to Vermont – a microcosm of New England at its finest. Stay: Boston Marriott Copley Place

Start your morning with a scenic drive to Vermont, making your way past rolling hills, verdant mountains, and flowing waterways. Quaint villages, old-fashioned steeples, local boutiques, and country farms with iconic red barns are the quintessential staples of the Green Mountain State. See the mile-long Quechee Gorge before heading to Woodstock. Admire the iconic covered bridge, a perfect pairing to the restored Georgian houses lining the central square. Spend some free time exploring on your own.

Next, we head to the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. Explore the forest canopy walk and the numerous raptor enclosures and avian exhibits at this environmental nonprofit before continuing on to Montpelier, your home for the next two nights. Montpelier is the smallest state capitol in the United States with a population of just 8,000 people. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your travel companions. (B/D) Stay: Capitol Plaza (2 Nights)

Step into history at the Shelburne Museum* with a local guide, then discover its historic buildings, gardens, and galleries on your own. Spread out over 39 buildings, the inimitable museum not only pays homage to New England architecture but also houses a world-renowned collection of art and whimsical Americana including the steamboat Ticonderoga.

After a short drive, arrive in artsy, eclectic Burlington for lunch and free time to explore Church Street Marketplace, an outdoor pedestrian mall featuring locally owned shops and eateries. Later, enjoy the mountain vistas during a scenic, narrated cruise on Lake Champlain. (B)

This morning, visit an 8th generation, family-owned maple syrup farm and learn all about the maple sugaring process. Enjoy a sugarhouse tour and tasting, and perhaps even treat yourself to a uniquely Vermont treat—a maple creemee. Stop at the Lareau Farm Inn, home to the original American Flatbread Company; for lunch you'll enjoy a taste of their famous pizza featuring ingredients from nearby farms, and wash it down with a local Vermont brew.

Then, head south on Route 100, where tree-lined mountains and gently rolling hills create one of the most scenic routes in New England. Settle in Ludlow and take in the striking landscape of your home for the next two nights. (B/L/D) Stay: Jackson Gore Inn - Okemo Mountain Resort (2 Nights)

Make your way to Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home and the former residence of Robert Todd Lincoln, past Chairman of the Pullman Company and son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Discover the 412-acre estate on your own, taking in the impressive home, winding gardens, and the vintage Pullman car. Enjoy leisure time in Manchester and take advantage of the town's popular outlet stores and boutique shops. Get a taste of a Vermont icon when you stop in at the Vermont Country Store, a general store from yesteryear owned and operated by 7th and 8th generation Vermonters. (B)

Today, travel from Ludlow back to Boston with a stop for lunch and free time to explore in Keene, NH. Nestled in the Connecticut River Valley, Keene is a charming little college town with many restaurants, breweries, and a thriving little downtown shopping district.

Next, head to Concord, MA where it's your choice! Head out on a bus tour of Lexington and Concord and see the historic town centers and battlefields where the American Revolution began -OR- join a local guide on a walking tour of historic Concord and learn about the town's revolutionary and literary history (Concord was once home to Louisa May Alcott, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau) on historic Main Street and sites like the Wright Tavern, Monument Square, Old Hill Burial Ground, and more.

Afterwards, wish the state of Vermont goodbye as you join your travel companions for a farewell dinner. (B/D) Stay: Boston Marriott Newton Hotel

Your tour of the Green Mountain State draws to a close. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Enjoy beautiful views of the Green Mountains during a cruise on Lake Champlain.
  • Explore the forest canopy walk and visit with raptors at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science.
  • Spend two nights in Vermont's charming state capitol, Montpelier.
  • Discover the exhibits and gardens at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home.
  • See the town centers and battlefields where the American Revolution began in historic Lexington & Concord.
  • View the mile-long Quechee Gorge.
  • Learn about the maple sugaring process during a tour and tasting at a family-owned maple syrup farm.
  • Dig in to a local lunch at the Original American Flatbread Company at Lareau Farm Inn.
  • Dine at Concord's 300-year-old Colonial Inn.

  • Expertly crafted itineraries
  • 4-star+ accommodation
  • Skilled and engaging tour managers
  • Expert local guides with insider knowledge
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Many meals full of local flavour
  • Unparalleled sightseeing
  • Enriching cultural experiences
  • Comfortable on-tour transportation
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour

  • This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.

  • Arriving Flight: The closest arrival airport is Logan Intl Airport (BOS) Airport
  • Departing Flight: The closest departure airport is Logan Intl Airport (BOS) Airport

  • Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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