Self-Drive New England & Niagara Falls

Day 1 Fly to Boston, MA - 2 nights
Fly to Boston. Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam “chowdah,” Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighborhoods. Between landmarks, you can shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or browse the antique shops and distinctive red-brick buildings of Beacon Hill.

2 nights Boston, MA

Standard Hotel: Midtown Hotel   
Superior Hotel: Boston Park Plaza

Day 2 Boston
A full day to explore Boston and the surrounding area.

Day 3 White Mountains, NH - 2 nights (164 mi/262 km)
En route, visit Salem and later, shop North Conway’s factory outlets. If you are traveling to Lincoln. Journey along the Kancamagus Highway. In the White Mountains visit Franconia Notch or ascend Mt. Washington. Take the Conway Scenic Railroad, or visit the Lakes Region.

2 nights White Mountains, NH

Standard Hotel: Lodge at Lincoln Station
Superior Hotel: Eagle Mountain House

Day 4 White Mountains
A full day to explore the area.

Day 5 Northern Vermont, VT (130 mi/208 km)
If you spent the night in Jackson or North Conway, travel along the Kancamagus Highway to Lincoln. Head for Woodstock, a quintessential New England Village with traditional shops, a village green and a covered bridge. Stop at Quechee Gorge, a mini Grand Canyon, for breathtaking vistas

1 night Green Mountains, VT

Standard Hotel: Commodores Inn   
Superior Hotel: Golden Eagle Resort

Day 6 Lake Placid, NY (135 mi/216 km)
Today travel along the edge of the Green Mountains via the charming village of Middlebury into New York State and then through the Adirondack Mountains to Lake Placid, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics.

1 night Lake Placid, NY

Standard Hotel: Best Western Adirondack Inn
Superior Hotel: Crowne Plaza Lake Placid

Day 7 Niagara Falls, - 2 nights (375 mi/600 km)
Niagara Falls appeals to something in everyone. The sudden drop of the Niagara River, dividing the US and Canada, creates one of the most spectacular waterfalls on the continent. Enjoy a Maid of the Mist cruise, a helicopter tour or walk along the banks.

2 nights Niagara Falls, ON

Standard Hotel: Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel
Superior Hotel: Sheraton on the Falls

Day 8 Niagara Falls
A full day to explore the area.

Day 9 Finger Lakes Region, NY (145mi / 232km)
Begin early for a journey to discover Corning & the Finger Lakes Wine Country - an area bet known for sparkling Steuben crystal, glimmering glacial lakes, spectacular scenery and award winning wines.  Find time to visit the Corning Museum of Glass which houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of glass objects from antiquity to the present

1 night Finger Lakes Region, NY

Standard Hotel: America's Best Value Inn Painted Post
Superior Hotel: Radisson Hotel Corning

Day 10 The Berkshires, MA (305 mi/488 km)
Following the Mohawk River Valley travel across eastern New York State and into Massachusetts, culminating in an overnight stay in the Berkshire Hills area.  Here there is 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.

1 night Berkshire Hills Area

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Enfield
Superior Hotel: Berkshire Fairfield Inn & Suites

Day 11 Newport, RI - 2 nights (185 mi/296 km)
Head directly for Newport RI, or stop in 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 features many shops and restaurants.

2 nights Newport, RI

Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson Newport
Superior Hotel: Hotel Viking

Day 12 Newport
A full day to explore the area.

Day 13 Cape Cod, MA - 2 nights (75 mi/120 km)
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. Take a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket.

2 nights Cape Cod, MA

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Cape Cod Hyannis
Superior Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Cape Cod

Day 14 Cape Cod
A full day to explore the area.

Day 15 Boston, MA (75 mi/120 km)
En route to Logan Airport, visit Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town. In Plymouth, visit Plimoth Plantation, a living museum depicting life in 1627. Time for lunch before driving to the airport and your flight home.

Day 16
Arrive back home.