Days 1 & 2. Greater Boston, MA.  Arrive at the "Athens of America." Explore the Freedom Trail, shop at Quincy Market, take a whale-watch cruise; visit the famous New England Aquarium, or enjoy Boston's wonderful shopping.  Overnight: Hotel Nine Zero, Boston.

Day 3. To Freeport, Maine (approx. 125 miles) Collect your rental car this morning and travel north along the coast, stopping at Salem, famous for it's witch trials in the 17th century. Pause in Kittery for great factory outlet shopping! In historic Portland, enjoy the charming Old Port Exchange and, of course, lobster! before heading to your base for tonight, the charming town of Freeport  Freeport is located along the shores of upper Casco Bay, approx. 20 minutes north of Portland.  It is best known for its upscale outlet shopping and as home to the world famous L.L. Bean outdoor store.  Overnight: Hilton Garden Freeport.

Days 4 & 5 To Bar Harbor Area, ME(approx. 150 miles) Arrive in Bar Harbor at the entrance to Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. Plan a whale-watch cruise, or enjoy the striking scenery and mountain trails in the park. Overnight: Bar Harbor Regency, Bar Harbor.

Days 6 & 7. To White Mountains, NH (approx. 250 miles) Cross Maine heading southwest into New Hampshire and the town of Jackson and your base for the next two nights.  During your stay in the White Mountains, drive to the summit of Mt. Washington, or take the famous Mount Washington Cog Railway.  If railways are your thing, you might want to also take in the Conway Scenic Railroad.  Explore the renowned outlet shopping at North Conway or take a picnic and enjoy a quiet day just relaxing in the beautiful countryside of the White Mountains.  Overnight: Eagle Mountain House.

Days 8 & 9. To Green Mountains (approx. 138 miles) Continue your drive west across New Hampshire and cross the White Mountains via the Kancamagus Highway - one of New England's most scenic drives. En route, you may visit scenic North Woodstock, Loon Mountain, stop for an Ice Cream and tour at the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory before arriving at the lovely town of Stowe, your base for the next two nights. Overnight: Topnotch Resort & Spa.

Day 10. To Connecticut River Valley (approx. 222 miles) Travel south through Vermont and make a stop at Rutland, once center of the Vermont marble industry. Manchester Village has great designer outlet shopping and is a lovely stop on your way to the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Continue to Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony and Stockbridge, once home to Norman Rockwell, one of America's greatest artists. The Norman Rockwell Museum houses many of his works.  Overnight: Sturbridge Host Hotel.

Days 11 & 12. To Newport, RI (approx. 127 miles)  Before heading to Newport, you may visit Old Sturbridge Village, a living 19th century museum, or Mystic, Connecticut, and Mystic Seaport Museum, America's largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport, summer resort of America's first millionaires. Spend the day on a spectacular beach, tour the Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant summer mansions. Newport's restored waterfront sports many shops and restaurants. Overnight: Hotel Viking.

Days 13 & 14. To Cape Cod (approx. 75 miles) Travel to Cape Cod, a fabulous summer resort with white sandy beaches, and abundant attractions. Plan a whale-watch cruise, visit historic Chatham or colorful, artistic Provincetown, or take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Overnight: Resort & Conference Center, Hyannis.

Day 15. To Boston (75 miles) En route to Logan Airport, visit Sandwich, the Cape's oldest town. In Plymouth, visit Plimoth Plantation, a living museum depicting life in 1627. Travel to Boston, drop your car and catch your flight home.

Just America provides a full tailor-made holiday service so if you would like a quote for a package including flights, car rental, optional excursions etc., please let us know at the time of booking.  We can also adapt the itinerary to add or reduce nights in each location, offer alternate hotels and arrange onward travel to other North American destinations.

The hotels named may be substituted for alternatives of a similar standard and location.
The hotels will be confirmed at the time of booking the holiday.

 

2013 Prices per adult sharing room type Prices in £'s	Single £	Double £	Triple £	Quad £	Child 2-11 yrs £
14 May-12 Jun	1515	859	649	529	Free
13 Jun-26 Jun	1649	929	699	572	Free
27 Jun-19 Aug	1769	995	742	595	Free
20 Aug-01 Sep	1695	955	715	569	Free
02 Sep-10 Oct	1769	999	745	595	Free
11 Oct-21 Oct	1535	869	659	535	Free

Prices include: * 14 nights hotel accommodation including local taxes. * Maps & guides (provided at the first hotel). * Boston City Centre hotel included in the itinerary. * Children under 12 years of age free when sharing a room with 2 adults using existing bedding at hotels (max. 2 children per room. Not included: Flights, car rental, travel insurance, meals, petrol and personal expenses.

Location	No. nights	Hotels
Boston (city centre)	2	Hotel Nine Zero
Freeport	1	Hilton Garden Freeport
Bar Harbor	2	Bar Harbor Regency
Jackson (White Mountains)	2	Eagle Mountain House
Stowe (Green Mountains)	2	Topnotch Resort & Spa
Sturbridge	1	Sturbridge Host Hotel
Newport	2	Hotel Viking (Newport wing)
Hyannis (Cape Cod)	2	Resort & Conference Center