Best of New England

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BOSTON - ARRIVAL 

Day 1: Arrive at Logan International Airport. Pick up your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure, exploring the city. 

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BOSTON 

Day 2: Boston is the largest city in New England and one of the oldest in the United States, founded by Puritan colonists in 1630. Steeped with history from the American Revolution, here you can explore any portion of the 4 km (2.5 miles) Freedom Trail, which starts at Boston Common and passes 16 of the city’s historic landmarks, including: Faneuil Hall (a vibrant marketplace), Paul Revere’s home (from which he made his famous “midnight ride”), the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) in Boston Harbor, the oldest warship of the U.S. Navy. Visit the home of the patriots who claimed this city in the name of freedom fighters. 

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BOSTON - SALEM - PORTSMOUTH - KENNEBUNKPORT 

Day 3: Along the route north of Boston lie almost four centuries of history, as well as some of the coast’s finest beaches and seascapes. First stop is Salem, the location of the infamous witch trials. Then drive along the coast to the charming harbor towns of Gloucester and Rockport. Enjoy the old-time seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and its wealth of historic buildings before crossing into Maine. Your destination today is the popular resort of Kennebunkport, a haven for writers and artists. 

Driving Distance: 90 MI / 150 KM 

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KENNEBUNKPORT - WISCASSET - BAR HARBOR 

Day 4: Travel along the beautiful Maine Coast to Bar Harbor. Along the way, you will pass through quaint fishing villages where fishermen mark their grounds with colorful buoys. Don’t miss the chance to try a lobster or a cup of clam chowder. 

Driving Distance: 210 MI / 340 KM 

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BAR HARBOR - ACADIA NATIONAL PARK - BAR HARBOR 

Day 5: A full day to explore one of the oldest and most beautiful national parks in America. Discover soaring peaks, dramatic glacier-carved valleys, clear lakes, and the rugged shoreline of the only true fjord on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Witness the area’s natural wonders from Park Loop Road or drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, at 1,530 feet (466 meters), the highest point on the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. 

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BAR HARBOR - WHITE MOUNTAINS  

Day 6: Your drive today takes you inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the “rooftop of New England,” a landscape dotted with historic villages and enchanting covered bridges. En route, experience breathtaking views of mountain ranges and pristine forests. 

Driving Distance: 230 MI / 370 KM 

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WHITE MOUNTAINS - VERMONT’S NORTHEAST KINGDOM - STOWE 

Day 7: Today, traverse the White Mountains that divide the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The route takes you through some of New England’s most beautiful scenery. Drive by Lyndonville and see Willey’s General Store in Greensboro before continuing through Craftsbury, a Grandma Moses kind of village, to Stowe. 

Driving Distance: 120 MI / 200 KM

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STOWE - GREEN MOUNTAINS - THE BERKSHIRES 

Day 8: Continue south along Route 100, where you will take in some of the most spectacular scenery in Vermont’s Green Mountains. With their dense forests, the mountains are home to bears, moose, wild turkey, and deer. See picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont’s famous covered bridges before crossing into Massachusetts’ Berkshires, known for their rural beauty and cultural assets. Overnight in the college town of Williamstown. 

Driving Distance: 160 MI / 260 KM 

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THE BERKSHIRES - LENOX - NEWPORT  

Day 9: Drive south and pass through a series of wonderful little towns, including Lenox, the summer home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. See Hancock Shaker Village near Pittsfield before continuing to the storied little city of Newport, Rhode Island, once a prosperous colonial seaport. 

Driving Distance: 180 MI / 290 KM 

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NEWPORT - CAPE COD 

Day 10: America’s most prominent families, from the Astors to the Vanderbilts, have summered in Newport. Some of their spectacular vacation homes are open for viewing. After sightseeing, continue along the coast on your way to Cape Cod. 

Driving Distance: 100 MI / 160 KM 

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CAPE COD 

Day 11: A full day to explore magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs, rolling dunes, broad beaches, miles of walking trails, picturesque villages, and delicious seafood. This peninsula is a beloved vacation spot for visitors and natives alike. Stop in Plymouth, a living panorama of Pilgrim and Colonial times, and see the Mayflower II. 

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CAPE COD - BOSTON - DEPARTURE 

Day 12: Today, leave Cape Cod and drive back to Boston. Return your car to the airport before your departure flight. 

Driving Distance: 80 MI / 130 KM 

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