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Boston, New England

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in New England, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well.

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  • Fall foliage at Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire

    Classic New England fall foliage self-drive tour

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    • Explore the best of New England in the fall with its attractive displays of autumn foliage.

    • Discover the revolutionary history of Boston on a guided tour of the Freedom Trail.

    • Adventure along the rugged coastline of Maine, dotted with lighthouses and quaint seaside towns.

    • Traverse the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

    • Wander through the picturesque villages and rolling hills of Vermont.

    13 days from $4,080pp

  • Falmouth, Cape Cod

    Coastal New England in the summer

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    • Enjoy early morning hikes at Acadia National Park and watch the sunrise along Acadia’s beautiful rocky shoreline.

    • In Bar Harbor, sample the life and work of the Maine lobsterman aboard a traditional, Downeast-style lobster boat.

    • Get the taste for well-known foodie hotspots in the coastal town of Kennebunkport with a guided walking tour.

    • Explore the seaside city of Newport, known for the Gilded Age mansions lining Bellevue Avenue, some of which are now museums.

    • Go whale watching off the waters of Cape Cod to spot humpback, finback and minke whale.

    15 days from $5,990pp

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