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Day 1, Sunday, September 26 - Leaving Rustad’s Bus
Garage we travel to the Northeast to visit the six New England
States. An attraction is included in each of these states as
well as New York, which is not a New England State. On the way, we
take time to view the majestic Niagara Falls. The whole tour
should be a blaze of fall colors. The noon meal is included at Black
River Falls and this evening our accommodations are in a south
Chicago suburb. (L)
Day 2, Monday, September 27 - This morning we
continue around the southern tip of Lake Michigan into Indiana and
to the state of Michigan. Early in the afternoon we step into
America’s past at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn,
Michigan. You are sure to discover an article or two that will
rekindle fond memories. Later our coach will take us across the
International Bridge into Ontario, Canada. This evening we are
staying in London, Ontario. (B)
Day 3, Tuesday, September 28 - Niagara Falls is
one of the world’s most famous natural wonders. We have time for
noon lunch before a local guide joins us for a fun filled afternoon
tour of Niagara Falls. After enjoying the floral clock,
falls, and other highlights, we unpack our bags and the evening is
free to enjoy the city. (B)
Day 4, Wednesday, September 29 - Today we return
to the United States and travel to Alexander Bay, New York, located
on the St. Lawrence Seaway. We board the Uncle Sam
Sightseeing boat for a narrated tour of the 1,000
Islands. Before returning to the mainland we get off at Heart
Island and tour Boldt Castle. Late afternoon we return to
the mainland and travel to our hotel in Watertown, NY. (B)
Day 5, Thursday, September 30 - This morning our
tour takes us through beautiful upstate New York. Enjoying the
colorful trees, we travel through the Adirondack Mountains,
past the lakes and through the small towns. In Lake Placid,
there is time to walk through the Olympic Skating site or peek
in a shop, before crossing Lake Champlain on a ferry. Then we
continue onto Stowe, Vermont, the ski capital of the East,
located in the scenic Green Mountains. The original movie
“White Christmas” was filmed here. Stowe is also the home of the
Von Trapp Family. An evening meal will be included at our motel. (B)
(D)
Day 6, Friday October 1 - After an included
breakfast, the refreshing country scenery rushes past our coach
windows as we drive the two-lane roads through the small towns of
Vermont. In St. Johnsbury we visit the Maple Grove Maple
Museum & Factory. After learning the process of changing maple
sap into maple syrup, we drive through the White Mountains of
New Hampshire to Fabyan. Our group boards the Scenic Conway
Railroad for a tour through the beautiful colorful Mountains,
over rivers, and past waterfalls to Conway. Our coach meets us there
and by early evening we arrive in Portland, Maine and to our evening
accommodations. (B) (L)
Day 7, Saturday, October 2 - Our day in
Portland will start with a city tour. A knowledgeable guide
boards our coach to tell us the secrets of the city and rattle a few
bones in the closets of Portland’s past. After an included noon
lunch of Maine lobster there’s time to wander around the 19th
century Seaport District. Early afternoon our travels take us
south to Boston, Massachusetts! Our hotel is located in a
suburb south of downtown. Upon arrival our bags are delivered to our
rooms and we can unpack for a relaxing three-night stay. (L)
Day 8, Sunday, October 3 - Boston was founded in
1630 by Puritans. Over a period of 380 years, the city has seen,
heard, and observed some of our Nation’s most famous history. A
local guide will join us for an interesting tour, revealing years of
history which go back to the early days of our nation’s founding.
This includes Paul Reveres famous midnight ride to the
present day high technology surroundings. We view the USS
Constitution, drive the streets of Harvard University,
and see where “the shot heard ‘round the world”
sparked the American Revolution. After free time at Quincy Market
we return to the hotel. (B) (L)
Day 9, Monday, October 4 - After slipping through
traffic and traveling south to Plymouth, MA we learn how the
Pilgrims lived in the 17th century by visiting the
Plimouth Plantation. Later our group will board a boat and
cruise the Atlantic Ocean on a 4-hour whale watch. Noon lunch
will be included on board. There’s time to board the Mayflower 2
before returning to our hotel late afternoon. (B) (L)
Day 10, Tuesday, October 5 - This morning we
arrive in Newport, Rhode Island where a guide will
greet us and help us discover “America’s first resort.”
Newport is well-known for its magnificent estates and we will visit
one of the most splendid, The Breakers! Although it was
“just” the summer home for Cornelius Vanderbilt, it is more than
any of us will ever live in. Late afternoon we leave Rhode Island
and travel to our motel in Mystic, Connecticut. (B) (L)
Day 11, Wednesday, October 6 - We have visited
major attractions throughout five of the six New England
States. A visit to the 17-acre Mystic Seaport Museum will
complete our New England Tour. Over 100 ships and boats are on
display along with many other relics that trace the history of
ships, building and maritime activities. This afternoon we say
good-bye to the six New England States and travel to our
accommodations in Lake Ariel, PA. (L)
Day 12, Thursday, October 7 - This morning we
skirt the southern edge of the Catskill Mountains. Their
gorgeous colors should be breath-taking. Arriving at the Corning
Glass Center in Corning, NY, you can view the past, present, and
future of glass. Then watch as skilled craftsmen blow hot glass to
fashion vases, pitchers, and bowls. There is time for shopping too!
Our destination tonight is Erie, PA. (B)
Day 13, Friday, October 8 - Crossing the
northwestern tip of Pennsylvania the colors will again be very
beautiful. We enter the state of Ohio where a noon lunch is included
in Toledo. Traveling through Indiana we notice the colors are
changing in this area too. Tonight we stay in a Chicago, IL suburb.
(B) (L)
Day 14, Saturday, October 9 - The green state of
Wisconsin that we left behind just thirteen days ago may be at peak
color by now. A stop will be made to pick up some Wisconsin
cheese before stopping in Osseo, Wisconsin for noon lunch. This
afternoon we stop in the Twin Cities area and arrive back in
Kerkhoven by early evening. (B) (L)
TOUR COST PER
PERSON
Single $2,599 - Double $1,999
- Triple
$1,949 - Quad $1,899
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