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Color
surrounds you on our exciting Fall Foliage tour. From
Massachusetts to Vermont to New York’s treasure, the
Adirondack Mountains, you’ll uncover the most vibrant
and serene landscapes imaginable. Explore the cities and
towns that make this area so special. Your journey
begins in Boston’s historic streets then proceeds north
on the back roads to Stratton, Vermont where you will
enjoy a revolving farm experience while learning about
maple syrup, hand-spun woolens, garden products and farm
animals. Travel on to Bennington and visit the gravesite
of Robert Frost, the Grandma Moses Museum and the
Bennington Battle Monument. In historic Saratoga
Springs, nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack
Mountains, enjoy a 3-night stay in the Queensbury Hotel
known as the “crown jewel” of Glen Falls. Explore the
Adirondack Mountains and visit Great Camp Sagamore, the
mountain retreat of the Vanderbilt family for more than
50 years. You’ll journey north along the shores of Lake
George to Fort Ticonderoga, the site of America’s first
victory of the Revolutionary War, and later take a
scenic cruise along the waters of Lake George. Then head
for the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in western
Massachusetts, an area as culturally significant as it
is picturesque. While in Stockbridge, you will visit the
Norman Rockwell Museum. Next travel to Old Sturbridge
Village, a living museum of a 19th-century New England
town and a perfect end to a memorable vacation.
- See spectacular New
England scenery as you travel the breathtaking Molly Stark
Trail.
- Visit Great Camp Sagamore,
the Adirondack mountain retreat of the Vanderbilt family for
more than 50 years
- Enjoy a guided tour of Fort Ticonderoga,
built in the 18th century and the site of America's first victory of the
Revolutionary War.
- Enjoy a scenic cruise along the waters of
Lake George
- See the famous illustrations during a
visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum.
 Day
1: Arrive Boston, Massachusetts - Tour Begins
Welcome to Collette’s premier vacation to the northeast
states. Your tour begins today in the historic city of
Boston.
Day 2: Boston
Discover the great city of Boston with a sightseeing
tour that showcases Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting
House, the Public Gardens, the Old North Church, the
U.S.S. Constitution, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, where
you will have time to do some shopping. With an
afternoon of leisure, you may stroll along the famed
Freedom Trail, or peruse the red-brick townhouses,
outdoor cafés and art galleries found along Newbury
Street. Alternatively, you may choose to step back in
time with an optional excursion to historic Concord and
Lexington, the site of the first fight in the
Revolutionary War. This evening, enjoy true New England
hospitality as you indulge in a traditional lobster
dinner. (B, D)
Day 3: Boston - Killington, Vermont
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as
you travel north to the scenic back roads of Vermont.
Your New England adventure continues as you travel the
popular and scenic byway known as the Molly Stark Trail.
Next, visit one of Vermont's picturesque working farms
that have opened their doors to visitors from around the
world. Enjoy a revolving farm experience while learning
about maple syrup, hand-spun woolens, garden products,
and farm animals. Travel through Bennington where you
will view Robert Frost's Gravesite, and the Bennington
Battle Monument before continuing to your hotel in
Killington. (B, D)
Day 4: Killington - Ticonderoga, New York - Lake
George - Killington, VT
Journey across scenic Vermont to Ticonderoga, located
between Lake George and Lake Champlain. Witness the
magnificent views of foliage in this region. Experience
a guided tour of Fort Ticonderoga, built in the 18th
century and the site of America's first victory of the
Revolutionary War. Enjoy some time to explore
independently before traveling to Lake George for a
scenic cruise on its majestic waters. Return to your
hotel in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. (B,
D)
Day 5: Killington - Saratoga Springs - Glens Falls,
New York
Travel to historic Saratoga Springs, nestled in the
foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The wealthy once
spent summers in the "Queen of Spas" relaxing in the
natural hot springs and enjoying the world-famous horse
races. A locally guided tour features tales of
socialites and politicians of yesteryear and provides
insight into Saratoga's spas and exquisite Victorian
properties. Continue to Glens Falls and the Queensbury
Hotel. This stately hotel, opened in 1926, is lovingly
referred to as the "crown jewel" of Glens Falls. (B, D)
Day 6: Glens Falls - Adirondack Mountains - Glens
Falls
Enjoy a peaceful day exploring one of New York State's
greatest treasures, the Adirondack Mountains. In the
early 19th century, the Adirondacks were a retreat for
some of America's most prominent figures, including J.P.
Morgan, the Rockefellers, and the Vanderbilts. Visit
Great Camp Sagamore, the mountain retreat of the
Vanderbilt family for more than 50 years. Then, learn
the history of this great region at the acclaimed
Adirondack Museum, called "the best of its kind in the
world". This campus of 23 buildings houses exhibits on
logging, boats and boating, mining, local crafts and
much more. (B)
Day 7: Glens Falls - Stockbridge, MA - Sturbridge
This morning head for the beautiful Berkshire Mountains
in western Massachusetts, an area as culturally
significant as it is picturesque. Arriving in
Stockbridge, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, which
holds the largest collection of original works by the
quintessential American illustrator, famous for his
"Saturday Evening Post" covers. Next, travel to the
charming town of Sturbridge. Take a trip back to the
1830s with a visit to Old Sturbridge Village. Watch in
awe as the "locals" recreate the daily activities of a
19th-century New England town. This evening, enjoy a
farewell dinner in a perfectly restored colonial
restaurant. Before your sumptuous dinner, learn how to
bake a traditional New England apple pie. (B, D)
Day 8: Sturbridge - Boston - Tour Ends
Your tour ends this morning in Boston. (B)
Stay Another Night -
Add a pre night stay in Boston Prices start at $129 per
person, double.
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Uniquely For You
Old Sturbridge Village |
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sound of a blacksmith hammering an iron
horseshoe...the smell of fresh bread,
baking over an over fire...the sight of
the rotating, water-filled wheel on the
side of a grist mill. Welcome to Old
Sturbridge Village, a living museum
depicting life in a typical New England
village between the years of 1790 and
1840. Old Sturbridge Village is the
largest outdoor history museum in the
Northeast. The park encompasses more
than 200 acres of tranquil landscape and
is home to more than 40 different
19th-century dwellings. Many of the
buildings you will see are authentic
structures, relocated from various towns
throughout New England; others are
accurate recreations, constructed to
reflect the style of the era. Throughout
your visit, you will meet some of the
locals - "history interpreters" dressed
in period costume, demonstrating a day
in the life of a typical villager.
Perhaps you will be introduced to the
local blacksmith, or a farmer or even a
schoolteacher. Through personal
encounters, you will learn more about
this unique period of American history.
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Base Rates Per Person
| Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
| Sep 23 2006 |
$1349 |
$1599 from WAS |
| Sep 27 2006 |
$1349 |
$1599 from WAS |
| Oct 07 2006 |
$1349 |
$1599 from WAS |
| Oct 16 2006 |
$1349 |
$1599 from WAS |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin
occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights.
Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Tours departing BEFORE
4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary than what is listed here. Please
confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that
feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
8 days, 12 meals
7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Day 1, 2 - Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Boston, MA
Day 3, 4 - Killington Grand Summit, Killington,
VT
Day 5 - 6 - The Queensbury, Glens Falls, NY
Day 7 - Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, MA
On Some dates alternate hotels may be used
NOTES:
- Due to tour scheduling,
flights home should not be booked prior to 10:00 a.m.
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