New England Back Roads
Explore the abundant charms of New England along its winding back roads. Get to know historic Boston with a locally guided tour. Wander Vermont's Shelburne Museum's thirty-seven carefully restored buildings. Visit a picturesque working farm. Follow the famous Molly Stark Trail. Cruise on Lake Champlain, lined with the striking Adirondacks. Dig in at a traditional New England lobster dinner. Hug Maine's dramatic coast and discover the communities of Boothbay Harbor and Kennebunkport. Watch apples transform into cider at Cold Hollow Cider Mill.
Enjoy a locally guided tour of historic Boston and a visit to its famed Faneuil Hall marketplace. Explore Shelburne Museum with its thirty-seven carefully restored buildings - including a lighthouse and a covered bridge. Enjoy a true taste of New England at a farewell dinner featuring succulent fresh lobster.
Highlights
Boston, Bennington, Molly Stark Trail, Hildene House, Honora Winery, Shelburne Museum, Cold Hollow Cider, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Stowe, Lincoln, Rocks Estate, North Conway, Boothbay Harbor, Kennebunkport
Collette Experience
Call (336) 584-8747 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10576769
- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 8 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Boston | Boston Area, Massachusetts - Tour Begins : From country stores to covered bridges and remarkable mountains, welcome to New England's back roads. Collette is pleased to offer this exciting adventure which showcases the best of New England. |
| Day 2 | Lincoln | Boston - Lincoln, New Hampshire : A sightseeing tour of Boston features the Old South Meeting House, gathering place of patriots; the Public Gardens, the Old North Church, Beacon Hill and the U.S.S. Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Later, stop at the famed Faneuil Hall marketplace with its eclectic and tempting assortment of food and shops before departing for New Hampshire. En route, enjoy spectacular views of the tree-covered mountainsides which in autumn are often ablaze with color. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Lincoln | Lincoln - North Conway - Lincoln : This morning you depart for a full day of sightseeing in the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire. You will take the Kancamagus Highway, a Scenic Byway that winds along the Swift River, offering breathtaking vistas and countless photo opportunities. This afternoon, arrive in North Conway. Enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the quaint village and visit the locally-owned shops and restaurants located there before returning to Lincoln. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 4 | West Dover | Lincoln - Townshend, Vermont - West Dover : A full day of scenic splendor awaits as you travel from the picturesque White Mountains of New Hampshire to the "Green Mountain State" - Vermont. Traditional white steeple churches and quaint villages dot the landscape. This afternoon, witness the elegance and beauty of the Friesian breed of horses when you attend a captivating Majestic Friesian performance at a working horse farm. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | West Dover | West Dover - Weston - Manchester - West Dover : Enjoy the beauty of Vermont. This morning, visit the Vermont Country Store, "purveyors of the practical and hard-to-find." Browse the shelves for Vermont-made products including fudge, candies and cheeses. Next, visit Hildene, the Lincoln family home. This stunning summer residence of Robert Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's eldest son, includes a historic home, gardens and farm set on 412 picturesque acres. This afternoon, visit one of Vermont's picturesque working farms that has opened its doors to visitors from around the world. Enjoy a tractor-pulled tour of the grounds before heading inside the barn theater to learn about maple sugaring in Vermont. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 6 | Pittsfield | West Dover - Bennington - Pittsfield, Massachusetts : Begin your day with a drive along the scenic Molly Stark Trail, where every turn brings a new breathtaking vista. Arrive in the town of Bennington and visit the gravesite of Robert Frost as well as the historic 306' stone obelisk known as the Bennington Battle Monument. Next, visit Bennington Museum's rich collection of Americana, including the largest public collection of work by local artist Grandma Moses. This afternoon, experience a tour of an apple orchard before stopping at the bake shop for a tasty treat! Later, travel south through the rolling hills of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 7 | Pittsfield | Pittsfield - Stockbridge - Pittsfield : This morning, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge which contains the world's largest collection of the famous illustrator's work. Explore the many exhibits, including Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers and other recognizable works of art. This afternoon, visit the Hancock Shaker Village. Discover the roots of the Shaker community during a guided tour of the village. Visit the historic Brick Dwelling, Round Stone Barn and the Laundry/Machine Shop. Complete your Shaker experience with a traditional four-course Shaker supper, concluding with a special music program. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 8 | Tour ends | Pittsfield - Boston - Tour Ends : Return to the Boston airport for your flight home. The many pleasant memories of your New England Back Roads adventure will last a lifetime. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Doubletree Guest Suites, Cambridge, MA
- Marriott Newton, Newton, MA
- Holiday Inn Express, Springfield, VT
- Grand Summit, West Dover, VT
- Hampton Inn, Burlington
- The Mountain Club at Loon, Lincoln, NH
- Spruce Point Inn, Boothbay Harbor, ME
- The Eastland Park Hotel, Portland, ME
- Boothbay Harbor Inn, Boothbay Harbor, ME
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
