Discover the birthplaces of America and discover the history of the northeast region with the Explore the Real New England vacation package. Experience 10 days exploring everything from mountain tops to coastal shores. Shop in big cities and dine in quaint villages. Try this vacation package to get the essentials of the New England experience.
Day 1
Begin your adventure in Indiana and travel to Pennsylvania for your overnight stay.
Day 2
You'll travel through the Nittany Mountains to State College, PA. Once there, you'll be treated to Sunday Brunch at Nittany Lion Inn. Then you'll spend the afternoon traveling to Poughkeepsie, New York where you'll retire for the evening.
Day 3
Today's travels feature a visit to a national historic site, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Complex. It overlooks the Hudson River and includes his Welcome Center and Presidential Library. Exhibits chronicling the lives of the 32nd President of the U.S. as well as his wife's, Eleanor Roosevelt, are presented. After the tour, your excursion will push on, taking you to Gloucester, Massachusetts where you will be staying for two nights. Rich with New England culture, you'll enjoy the sounds of the ocean, colonial architecture, and the scent of chowder.
Day 4
Take a cruise along the Atlantic for a Whale Watching Cruise. Located between two major feeding grounds, Gloucester is prime for sightings of whales and other aquatic life. Spend the afternoon exploring the rest of what is known as America's oldest seaport. Dinner in the evening will be in Rockport. Enjoy the view of the Atlantic from 3 sides as you dine.
Day 5
As you depart from Gloucester, you'll make a stop at the Desert of Maine for a safari tour to learn about how it was accidentally discovered. The village of Freeport is perfect for shopping with over 170 outlets including the world renowned L.L. Bean Flagship Store. You'll then spend your next two nights along the waterfront in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Day 6
Start your morning after breakfast taking a guided tour that will teach you all about Maine's addition to the entirety of the shipbuilding industry at the Maine Maritime Heritage Museum. Use the afternoon to explore the village of Boothbay Harbor or relax along the waterfront and watch boats drift by. Later on in the evening, you will be invited to experience a traditional New England Lobster Bake.
Day 7
Arrive at the White Mountains of New Hampshire for photos, rides, and other activities. Take a remarkable drive along the Kancamagus Scenic Highway and marvel at its Rainbow of Color. Finish out your day with a trip to the Green Mountains of Vermont where you'll be lodging for the night.
Day 8
Enjoy a fine dining Italian experience at Salvatore's after a day of exploring Buffalo in New York.
Day 9
Your journey back to Indiana takes you back through Pennsylvania and Ohio.
For a genuine taste of all New England has to offer, this package is a sure bet.
