DAY 1: OCT 2 AND OCT 4:  EN ROUTE TO NEWARK, NJ

Our Adventure exploring the delights of New England begins today at our hotel near Newark International Airport. Since travelers will be arriving throughout the day, the only scheduled activity is a Welcome Reception at our hotel this evening.

DAY 2: OCT 3 AND OCT 5:  NEWARK—MYSTIC SEAPORT, CT (BD)
Westfield Parks & Palaces Walk, NJ – 5/10 km or 3/6 miles, rated 2

Our first walk features New Jersey on a trail through parks with lake views and eye-popping residential architecture. From Westfield, we continue east into Connecticut, arriving in Mystic Seaport in time to relax in this charming maritime setting before our first group dinner later this evening.

DAY 3: OCT 4 AND OCT 6:  MYSTIC SEAPORT—NEWPORT, RI (B)
Olde Mystic Seaport Walk, CT - 10 km or 6 miles, rated 1

This morning's seaport trail passes the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Mystic Marine Life Aquarium, and Olde Mistick Village (admission not included). In Newport, we'll get a taste of “the gilded age” of the 1800s during our tour through The Breakers, a magnificent estate erected by the Vanderbilt railroad dynasty.

DAY 4: OCT 5 AND OCT 7:  NEWPORT—WOBURN, MA (B)
Newport Cliff Trail, RI - 11 km or 6.5 miles, rated 3+

Newport's coastal trail boasts several mansions and traverses parts of the renowned Cliff Walk with its splendid vistas over the Atlantic. Following the walk, we turn north toward Plimoth Plantation, stepping back in time to the year 1627 and the Pilgrim era, at one of our country’s premier living history experiences.

DAY 5: OCT 6 AND OCT 8:  ACTIVITIES FROM WOBURN (B)
Boston Freedom Trail, MA - 11 km or 6.5 miles, rated 1+

Our day is devoted to exploring the historic city of Boston along the Boston Freedom Trail. This monument-studded walk includes American icons such as the Paul Revere House and Old North Church (“one if by land, two if by sea”).

DAY 6: OCT 7 AND OCT 9:  WOBURN —BRUNSWICK, ME (B)
Portsmouth Harbor Trail, NH - 10 km or 6 miles, rated 1+

The Portsmouth Harbor Trail passes many historic homes, including one once occupied by naval hero Captain John Paul Jones. From Portsmouth, we drive along the coast of Maine through the seaside town of Kennebunkport. Our last stop is at picturesque Portland Head Light, one of the nation's oldest and most photographed lighthouses.

DAY 7: OCT 8 AND OCT 10:  BRUNSWICK —LINCOLN, NH (B)
Brunswick Bowdoin College Walk, ME - 10 km or 6 miles, rated 1+

This morning's walk features the pleasant colonial town of Brunswick, situated on Maine's Casco Bay. From Brunswick, we continue into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, heart of fall foliage country. The famed Kancamangus Highway provides a kaleidoscope of autumn color, with stops at Albany Covered Bridge and Sabbaday Falls.

DAY 8: OCT 9 AND OCT 11:  LINCOLN—MIDDLEBURY, VT (B)
Historic Montpelier Capital Walk, VT - 10 km or 6 miles, rated 3

Today we explore Montpelier with its impressive capitol building and dramatic monument to local Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allan, leader of the “Green Mountain Boys.” After a lighthearted visit to Morse Farm to witness the making of maple syrup, we'll enjoy more fall foliage scenery en route to our hotel in lovely Middlebury.

DAY 9: OCT 10 AND OCT 12:  ACTIVITIES IN MIDDLEBURY (B)
New England Village Walk, VT - 10 km or 6 miles, rated 1+

A walk through the charming New England college town of Middlebury, boasting more than 300 buildings in the National Register of Historic Places, is today's main activity. The afternoon is free to explore the shops and museums, or consider joining us for an optional visit to the Morgan Horse Farm just north of town.

DAY 10: OCT 11 AND OCT 13:  MIDDLEBURY—FT. MONTGOMERY, NY (B)
Bennington Revolutionary War Walk, VT - 10 km or 6 miles, rated 2+

A fall foliage drive through the Green Mountains brings us to delightful Bennington. Our walk passes the gravesite of poet Robert Frost and takes us along the Walloomsic River Pathway. Following the walk, we continue south into New York, between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River, enjoying blankets of colorful foliage along the way.

DAY 11: OCT 12 AND OCT 14:  FT. MONTGOMERY—NEWARK, NJ (BD)
West Point Academy Walk, NY - 11 km or 6.5 miles, rated 2

Highlights of today's walk through our nation's military academy include the marching grounds of Doubleday Field, stately Cadet Chapel, and an abundance of Tudor and Military Gothic structures gracing the grounds of this historic academy. After this excellent opportunity to connect with the legends and heritage of our country’s oldest military institution, the final stretch of our route takes us back to our airport hotel in Newark. After time to freshen up, join us for a Farewell Dinner.

DAY 12: OCT 13 AND OCT 15:  DEPART FOR HOME (B)

Our hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and airport shuttle to get you to your flight on time. Thank you for exploring this beautiful and historic corner of our nation with us as we walked New England’s Fall Foliage together!