Off we go in search of the brilliant autumn foliage that the New England states are famous for. We’ll start our journey with a flight to Boston. After checking into our hotel, we’ll enjoy a get-acquainted dinner and the chance to meet your fellow travelers. Meals: D

No city reflects our American heritage as much as Boston, and we begin by touring the “Cradle of Democracy.” We begin our day with a visit to Lexington and Concord, the route of Paul Revere’s immortal ride in 1775. We spend some time at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the oldest food hall in the country, Quincy Market. In the afternoon, we’ll take a walking tour of historic Boston where we’ll see the Old State House, the South Meeting House, Trinity Church, and Boston Common. Tonight, we’ll gather for dinner together in downtown Boston. Meals: B,D

Bid farewell to Boston as we make our way to spellbinding Salem via the scenic North Shore. Visit the House of Seven Gables, the seaside mansion made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Gothic novel, and the haunting Salem Witch Museum. Enjoy time at your own pace—ducking into witch-themed boutiques, grabbing coffee at a nearby café, and visiting the solemn Salem Witch Trials Memorial and nearby cemetery. By midafternoon, we continue through picturesque Massachusetts landscapes, arriving in the vibrant artsy haven of Northampton. Meals: B

Travel north to Historic Deerfield. Surrounded by gentle meadows, this 18th century colonial village speaks with quiet eloquence of New England’s rural past. Drink in the beauty of the Massachusetts countryside as we drive the Mohawk Trail through the Berkshire Mountains. Arrive in Williamstown and enjoy lunch near the campus of Williams College. In the afternoon, we’ll pay a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum. Many of his paintings appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. Meals: B

Following the Connecticut River Valley, we’ll head for the Green Mountain State of Vermont. Visit the Calvin Coolidge Historic Site which celebrates the life of our 30th President. Enjoy lunch on your own in the town of Hanover, NH near Dartmouth College. The afternoon drive takes us to Barre, VT, for a stop at the Vermont Granite Museum. Our day concludes when we check into our lodging in the heart of downtown Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city. Meals: B

After a morning visit to the Vermont State House, we’ll visit a local maple farm to learn about the tapping of the trees and harvesting this golden sap and sample this sweet syrup. Drive north to Burlington, VT for a scenic lunch cruise on Lake Champlain. Later, we’ll drive into the Green Mountains and ride the gondola to the top of Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont. We’ll travel back to Montpelier where the balance of the day at your leisure. Meals: B,L

Travel east to cross the Connecticut River and enter the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This morning we’ll travel to Franconia Notch State Park. Following lunch, we embark on one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in New England, the famous Kancamagus Highway. Designated as a National Scenic Byway, this road travels through the heart of the scenic White Mountain National Forest. We’ll celebrate tonight with a traditional Maine lobster bake dinner. Meals: B,L,D

This morning we'll drive down the Atlantic coastline on our way to Cape Ann. Here we find the most painted scene in New England, Motif #1. It’s just a short drive down to Boston and your awaiting flight. Return home with great memories and visions of fall colors still in your mind! Meals: B