Continue to Woodstock, described as “the prettiest small town in America.” Photo stop at a covered bridge. Our 30th President took the oath of office from his father, by the light of a kerosene lamp. (Please note: studio tour is not available on Wednesdays.) Then, overnight in the Green Mountains of Vermont.Ī scenic mountain drive this morning along country roads takes you by Plymouth Notch, birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge. Visit Rockwell’s studio, preserved exactly as it was when Rockwell painted here. Admire the collection of Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers which extol the virtues of everyday Americans. This morning, into the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life. Visit Mystic Seaport, the nation’s leading maritime museum, dedicated to the golden age of seafaring.

Continue to the seaport of Mystic, Connecticut. Mary’s Church, where Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. On your sightseeing drive of Newport, see the mansions of the “400 Club”, including the Breakers, the historic Vanderbilt “summer cottage.” This Italian Renaissance style palace has 70 rooms and is the grandest of all Newport estates. Journey this morning to the sailing capital of the world, Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy leisure time to wander, shop, and visit the art galleries. Visit the historic whaling town of Edgartown with its narrow streets and elegant homes. Here, enjoy an island tour of sweeping vistas. The island is a haven for artists, poets, singers and celebrities who are attracted to its laid-back, charming lifestyle. Morning ferry from Woods Hole across the bay to Martha’s Vineyard, named for a European sailor’s daughter, Martha, who found wild grapes growing on the island. Hyannis was the site of President John F. Next, to Cape Cod’s southern shore for a two night stay in the popular vacation community of Hyannis. Then, head south and stop at Plymouth Rock, where pilgrims from the Mayflower landed in 1620. Follow the route of Paul Revere from Lexington to Concord. See the Battle Green, where “the shot heard around the world” signaled the start of the American Revolution.

Continue to Lexington, where the Minutemen had their first Revolutionary skirmish. Drive by the State Capitol and the Boston Commons. Stop this morning at Boston’s Old North Church, where Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Visit all six New England states! Your vacation begins in Boston, the “Cradle of Liberty.” Transfer from Boston’s Logan Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your hotel.

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