New England Road Trip In the Fall
Self-Drive Holidays: New York to Boston, USA
Take this picturesque New England road trip in the Fall and explore the region where the Pilgrim Fathers first came ashore, and where the abolitionists challenged America’s legacy of slavery.
New England is charming, from the birch-covered Berkshires in the mountains of western Massachusetts, to the Green Mountains of Vermont and towering White Mountains of New Hampshire - but simply spectacular in the fall, when its glorious autumn colours are on full display. The Maine coastline is also delightful with its clapboard houses, lobsters, art galleries & clam shacks.
We offer a wide range of self drive holidays travelling from New York to Boston, USA, or continuing further north to the mighty Niagara Falls.
Price: from £2,209 pp sharing
No. nights: 11
Deposit: 15%
Starts / Finishes: London
Best Time: September to October
Reference Code: AAUS10
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Fly to New York
Arrive in New York, undoubtedly one of the world’s best known cities, and make your way bt taxi or shuttle bus to your hotel. Enjoy your three nights exploring the city that doesn’t sleep. To help you navigate your way around we recommend booking a hop on/hop off bus tour that visits all the different neighbourhoods and attractions including trendy Greenwich Village, the Brooklyn bridge and Centra Park. For views of one of the most recognisable skylines, take a cruise over to the Statue of Liberty and visit the observation deck at the ‘Top of the Rock' at the Rockefeller Centre.
Days 4-5: New York to Boston
Today board your Amtrak train from New York to Boston, where you will pass through the beautiful scenery of the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Considered one of America’s most walkable cities, take a stroll around Boston Common, America’s oldest park, or follow the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighbourhoods visiting Boston’s most historic sights. For lunch head to colourful Quincy Market to taste its wide range of delicious cuisine and for a thirst-quenching beer visit the ‘Cheers’ bar, made famous by the popular television series.
Days 6 - 8: Boston to Hyannis, Cape Cod
Collect your hire car in Boston and drive south to Cape Cod, stopping along the way in Plymouth to see the Mayflower replica ship and Plimoth Patuxet, an authentic living history museum depicting life in 1927 Pilgrim settlement where actors dressed in authentic costume portray life as it was then. Centrally located, Hyannis, is a great base to explore Cape Cod and you can spend the next few days perhaps visiting Chatham, a quintessential New England village by the sea, or driving to Provincetown, located at the northern tip of Cape Cod to explore its art galleries an quaint shops and enjoying an exciting whale-watching cruise.
Days 9-10: Hyannis to Martha’s Vineyard
Drive one hour to the port of Woods Hole to board your ferry to the lovely island of Martha’s Vineyard, an exclusive summer retreat that has played host to the rich and famous including film stars and America Presidents. The island is blessed with some amazing must-see attractions including the fabulous views that look out to Aquinnah Cliffs and Gray Head Lighthouse, the historic and charming towns of Edgartown and Oak Bluff and beautiful sandy beaches including stunning South Beach. With unique Gingerbread houses, one of-a-kind restaurants and shops and a relaxed pace of life, any visit to Martha’s Vineyard will be truly memorable.
Day 11 : Martha’s Vineyard to Boston
Take the ferry back to Woods Hole today, and then drive back to Boston Airport to drop off your car hire and catch your flight back to the UK.
PRICING
Price is based on two adults sharing en-suite accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Economy flights from London and standard car hire are included.
We offer a choice of hotels at different prices, so please discuss your requirements with us. All hotels are subject to availability.
It is essential that you have personal holiday insurance and an appropriate driving licence. The FCO should also be consulted.