Overview
Yet no palette is as bright as the fiery leaves of the oaks, poplars, and maples that line the striking Maine coastline, adorn the rocky headlands of Acadia National Park, and shelter the quaint, covered-bridge countryside of Vermont and New Hampshire. This is leaf peeping and sightseeing at its absolute finest. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Newport so you can plan your day your way.
Yet no palette is as bright as the fiery leaves of the oaks, poplars, and maples that line the striking Maine coastline, adorn the rocky headlands of Acadia National Park, and shelter the quaint, covered-bridge countryside of Vermont and New Hampshire. This is leaf peeping and sightseeing at its absolute finest. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Newport so you can plan your day your way.
Itinerary
Welcome to Beantown!
At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Sea Treasure
Head north through New Hampshire and into Maine for Portland, one of New England's most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland's Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, Maine's oldest summer resort. Enjoy the tastes of Maine for dinner tonight with a traditional lobster bake. (B/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: Taste the traditions of the Atlantic seaports with a lobster-bake dinner in historic Bar Harbor, featuring Maine lobster (or chicken, or steak), potatoes, and fresh corn-on-the-cob. Delicious!
Atlantic Adventures
Visit stunning Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond. Discover the unique sounds of the waves at Thunder Hole and take in the majestic views from Otter Point. Return to Bar Harbor and visit the Shore Path and Agamont Park. Enjoy free time this evening to explore Bar Harbor. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - GOOD MORNING, AMERICA: During your visit to Acadia National Park, take the scenic park road for spectacular panoramas from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the continental U.S. to see the sunrise each day.
ENHANCED FREE TIME - EXPLORE MORE: in Bar Harbor with a walk on the Bar Harbor Shore Path, visit to the Bar Harbor Whale Museum, or consider a guided bike ride. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your free time, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips.
Naturally Beautiful New England
Back to the mainland and west through Maine for vistas of sparkling lakes and forests. Then, on to New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England's greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Later, enjoy the Raven Interpretive Program with a Local Naturalist. Free time this evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE - WILD & WONDERFUL: Travel through New England's great White Mountains including the unique topography and wildlife on your way to New Hampshire's Raven Interpretive Program site. Join a Local Naturalist to hear the fascinating stories about the unique environs of northern New England and the wealth of local wildlife here.
Spectacular Sights & Bites
Visit an iconic covered bridge and take photos of the classic New England fall colors. Then, enjoy lunch at Franconia State Park, a top New England spot for leaf peeping. Continue on a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch and along the renowned Kancamagus Highway. Hugging the Connecticut River, cross into Vermont and visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Visit Billings Farm & Museum. Continue to Stratton Mountain Lodge in the Green Mountain National Forest. (B/L/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LOCAL TRADITIONS: Visit beautiful Billings Farm & Museum for a glimpse into Vermont's rural traditions of the past. You'll witness life on a working dairy farm and enjoy a locally made treat to make your visit even sweeter!
Classic Americana
Journey south to Stockbridge in the Berkshire Mountains for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum, housing a large collection of works by one of America's most iconic artists. Continue to Sturbridge for an overnight and a memorable Colonial style dinner at the historic Publick House. (B/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: Enjoy a traditional Colonial-style dinner, served New England-style with true Yankee hospitality. Dine in an atmosphere that has maintained its 18th-century ambiance, furnished with oversized wingback chairs and couches by the fireplace, and vintage brass beer taps and rum barrels.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEM: Perhaps no other American artist has captured the time in which he lived than Norman Rockwell. His paintings of American life bear the strokes of a simpler life that evoke deep emotion by those who view it. Capture the illustrations of Americana with a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum and experience moments of American life preserved for future generations.
Into the Mystic
After a leisurely morning, visit Mystic Seaport Museum, a living testament to life in the 1800s and the traditions of this New England coastal village on the bracing Mystic Seaport. Learn about whaling life and seafarer tales of old with a fascinating look at life on the New England coast. On to Rhode Island, the “Ocean State” for a free evening. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME - Explore more in Newport! Newport is a charming coastal city with glamorous yachts, a rugged coastline and Gilded Age mansions. Newport was a critical Colonial Era port city and played a significant role in the American Revolution, as it was occupied by the British for three years. Discover life in Newport today with a sunset stroll on the Cliff Walk or enjoy a lobster roll on the waterfront.
Spend your day your way in Newport
Today, enjoy a Newport orientation tour and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, Ocean Drive, and St. Mary’s Church.
Then explore more of Newport with your choice of included Globus Choice Excursions.
- HIGH SOCIETY - Rub elbows with the iconic figures of the Gilded Age on a guided tour to explore The Breakers' the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages." This National Historic Landmark and home of the Vanderbilts is a one-in-a-million experience!
- BAY DREAMING - Dream a little dream on a scenic narrated cruise on magnificent Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Learn the rich history and local traditions of this legendary seaport.
Boston's Bold History
Depart this morning for Boston. Celebrate America's 250th anniversary in the birthplace of the American Revolution and take a guided walking tour of the city's revolutionary highlights. After a transfer to the airport for departing guests, the motorcoach continues downtown to the tour hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston's Logan International Airport after 3:30 pm. Want to explore more of Boston on your own? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: Listen, my children, and you shall hear about the midnight ride of Paul Revere! Take a guided walking tour of the legendary landmarks of Boston. Here, in the cradle of liberty, you'll walk in the iconic footsteps of American forefathers along the Boston Common, the Old State House, Old North Church (where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride), Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall - with the opportunity to browse in Quincy Market.
Welcome to Beantown!
At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Sea Treasure
Head north through New Hampshire and into Maine for Portland, one of New England's most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland's Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, on Mount Desert Island, Maine's oldest summer resort. Enjoy the tastes of Maine for dinner tonight with a traditional lobster bake. (B/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: Taste the traditions of the Atlantic seaports with a lobster-bake dinner in historic Bar Harbor, featuring Maine lobster (or chicken, or steak), potatoes, and fresh corn-on-the-cob. Delicious!
Atlantic Adventures
Visit stunning Acadia National Park, including Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond. Discover the unique sounds of the waves at Thunder Hole and take in the majestic views from Otter Point. Return to Bar Harbor and visit the Shore Path and Agamont Park. Enjoy free time this evening to explore Bar Harbor. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - GOOD MORNING, AMERICA: During your visit to Acadia National Park, take the scenic park road for spectacular panoramas from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the continental U.S. to see the sunrise each day.
ENHANCED FREE TIME - EXPLORE MORE: in Bar Harbor with a walk on the Bar Harbor Shore Path, visit to the Bar Harbor Whale Museum, or consider a guided bike ride. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your free time, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips.
Naturally Beautiful New England
Back to the mainland and west through Maine for vistas of sparkling lakes and forests. Then, on to New Hampshire and the scenic White Mountains, New England's greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Later, enjoy the Raven Interpretive Program with a Local Naturalist. Free time this evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE - WILD & WONDERFUL: Travel through New England's great White Mountains including the unique topography and wildlife on your way to New Hampshire's Raven Interpretive Program site. Join a Local Naturalist to hear the fascinating stories about the unique environs of northern New England and the wealth of local wildlife here.
Spectacular Sights & Bites
Visit an iconic covered bridge and take photos of the classic New England fall colors. Then, enjoy lunch at Franconia State Park, a top New England spot for leaf peeping. Continue on a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch and along the renowned Kancamagus Highway. Hugging the Connecticut River, cross into Vermont and visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Visit Billings Farm & Museum. Continue to Stratton Mountain Lodge in the Green Mountain National Forest. (B/L/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LOCAL TRADITIONS: Visit beautiful Billings Farm & Museum for a glimpse into Vermont's rural traditions of the past. You'll witness life on a working dairy farm and enjoy a locally made treat to make your visit even sweeter!
Classic Americana
Journey south to Stockbridge in the Berkshire Mountains for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum, housing a large collection of works by one of America's most iconic artists. Continue to Sturbridge for an overnight and a memorable Colonial style dinner at the historic Publick House. (B/D)
LOCAL FAVORITE - LOCAL TASTES: Enjoy a traditional Colonial-style dinner, served New England-style with true Yankee hospitality. Dine in an atmosphere that has maintained its 18th-century ambiance, furnished with oversized wingback chairs and couches by the fireplace, and vintage brass beer taps and rum barrels.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEM: Perhaps no other American artist has captured the time in which he lived than Norman Rockwell. His paintings of American life bear the strokes of a simpler life that evoke deep emotion by those who view it. Capture the illustrations of Americana with a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum and experience moments of American life preserved for future generations.
Into the Mystic
After a leisurely morning, visit Mystic Seaport Museum, a living testament to life in the 1800s and the traditions of this New England coastal village on the bracing Mystic Seaport. Learn about whaling life and seafarer tales of old with a fascinating look at life on the New England coast. On to Rhode Island, the “Ocean State” for a free evening. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME - Explore more in Newport! Newport is a charming coastal city with glamorous yachts, a rugged coastline and Gilded Age mansions. Newport was a critical Colonial Era port city and played a significant role in the American Revolution, as it was occupied by the British for three years. Discover life in Newport today with a sunset stroll on the Cliff Walk or enjoy a lobster roll on the waterfront.
Spend your day your way in Newport
Today, enjoy a Newport orientation tour and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, Ocean Drive, and St. Mary’s Church.
Then explore more of Newport with your choice of included Globus Choice Excursions.
- HIGH SOCIETY - Rub elbows with the iconic figures of the Gilded Age on a guided tour to explore The Breakers' the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages." This National Historic Landmark and home of the Vanderbilts is a one-in-a-million experience!
- BAY DREAMING - Dream a little dream on a scenic narrated cruise on magnificent Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Learn the rich history and local traditions of this legendary seaport.
Boston's Bold History
Depart this morning for Boston. Celebrate America's 250th anniversary in the birthplace of the American Revolution and take a guided walking tour of the city's revolutionary highlights. After a transfer to the airport for departing guests, the motorcoach continues downtown to the tour hotel, where the tour ends. Please schedule flights from Boston's Logan International Airport after 3:30 pm. Want to explore more of Boston on your own? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: Listen, my children, and you shall hear about the midnight ride of Paul Revere! Take a guided walking tour of the legendary landmarks of Boston. Here, in the cradle of liberty, you'll walk in the iconic footsteps of American forefathers along the Boston Common, the Old State House, Old North Church (where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride), Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall - with the opportunity to browse in Quincy Market.
Trip Inclusions
- Guided sightseeing in Boston including 250th Celebration of America highlights
- Visit Acadia National Park
- Guided sightseeing in Bar Harbor and Portland
- Scenic drive through New Hampshire and the White Mountains
- Private event with local naturalist
- Visit a local dairy farm and scenic New England covered bridge
- View fall foliage in Franconia Notch State Park and along the Kancamagus Highway
- Tour the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum
- Globus Choice Excursion in Newport – included in your tour with your choice of a guided tour of the Breakers Mansion or a Newport Bay harbor cruise
- Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinner
- Boston: Sheraton Boston Hotel (First-Class):
Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby. - Bar Harbor: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel (Moderate First-Class):
Situated on 12 acres of oceanfront property just one mile from Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor, the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel features stunning views, waterfront access to gorgeous Frenchman Bay, modern amenities, and indoor and outdoor pools. - North Conway: North Conway Grand Hotel (First-Class):
A premium hotel situated on Settlers Green Outlet Village, this hotel is located minutes away from outlet shops and within approximately 30 minutes of Story Land. The hotel also features an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 200 spacious guestrooms. - Stratton: Stratton Mountain Resort (Moderate First-Class):
Take pleasure in the ease and comfort of Village Common living. Long Trail House is conveniently located near the Village's shops, eateries, and slopes. For year-round comfort, each fully equipped home features air conditioning and a gas fireplace. Cozy couches and a wood-burning fireplace make the hearth room an inviting space for parties or unwinding at the end of the day. - Sturbridge: Publick House Historic Inn (First-Class):
Built in 1771, the Publick House Historic Inn maintains its 18th century ambiance while providing 21st century comforts. The hotel features comfortable accommodations, outdoor pool, two restaurants, bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi. - Newport: Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina (First-Class):
Harbor front hotel and marina located in the heart of Newport, within walking distance of shops, beaches and historic buildings.
- 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.
- Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
- Guided sightseeing in Boston including 250th Celebration of America highlights
- Visit Acadia National Park
- Guided sightseeing in Bar Harbor and Portland
- Scenic drive through New Hampshire and the White Mountains
- Private event with local naturalist
- Visit a local dairy farm and scenic New England covered bridge
- View fall foliage in Franconia Notch State Park and along the Kancamagus Highway
- Tour the Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum
- Globus Choice Excursion in Newport – included in your tour with your choice of a guided tour of the Breakers Mansion or a Newport Bay harbor cruise
- Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinner
- Boston: Sheraton Boston Hotel (First-Class):
Sheraton Boston is a 1220 room hotel located just four miles from the Boston Logan Airport in Back Bay Boston. Rooms have fantastic views of the Charles River or Historic Back Bay. Enjoy indoor access to shopping and restaurants at the Prudential Center or Copley Place, both connected to the Sheraton Boston. The hotel has an Indoor/Outdoor saline heated swimming pool. Enjoy local New England fare at the Side Bar & Grille or a coffee at the Starbucks in the lobby. - Bar Harbor: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel (Moderate First-Class):
Situated on 12 acres of oceanfront property just one mile from Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor, the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel features stunning views, waterfront access to gorgeous Frenchman Bay, modern amenities, and indoor and outdoor pools. - North Conway: North Conway Grand Hotel (First-Class):
A premium hotel situated on Settlers Green Outlet Village, this hotel is located minutes away from outlet shops and within approximately 30 minutes of Story Land. The hotel also features an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 200 spacious guestrooms. - Stratton: Stratton Mountain Resort (Moderate First-Class):
Take pleasure in the ease and comfort of Village Common living. Long Trail House is conveniently located near the Village's shops, eateries, and slopes. For year-round comfort, each fully equipped home features air conditioning and a gas fireplace. Cozy couches and a wood-burning fireplace make the hearth room an inviting space for parties or unwinding at the end of the day. - Sturbridge: Publick House Historic Inn (First-Class):
Built in 1771, the Publick House Historic Inn maintains its 18th century ambiance while providing 21st century comforts. The hotel features comfortable accommodations, outdoor pool, two restaurants, bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi. - Newport: Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina (First-Class):
Harbor front hotel and marina located in the heart of Newport, within walking distance of shops, beaches and historic buildings.
- 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.
- Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
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Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the USA. Read more
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Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more
Don't waste your precious time queueing up, skip the lines with special VIP access at the must-see sites. Read more
Travel with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides who share their vast knowledge of the USA. Read more
Globus has the recipe for a great vacation. Savour the flavours of the USA through its regional cuisine. Read more
Globus' selection of hotels in unforgettable places ensure you stay right in the heart of each destination. Read more
Globus' coaches offer one of the most comfortable, stress-free and eco-friendly ways to travel. Read more
Do as the locals do and enjoy unique experiences that you wouldn't find touring on your own. Read more
Trip Reviews (3) Most Recent 'Classic Fall Foliage' Reviews
Our tour group of 40 was friendly and cooperative, with good interaction between the American majority and and the Aussie and English minority. Highlights included the Acadia National Park, the Kancamagus Highway and Newport (Rhode Island). We were fortunate to get a lot of spectacular fall foliage colours, especially in the more northerly parts of the trip. The tour is quite fast paced and we covered a lot of ground in 9 days, but it was not overly demanding. We have no complaints or criticisms of the tour or Globus at all. Highly recommended.
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