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Mystical & historical New England Vacation for the whole Family
This classic New England vacation reveals a wealth of splendors, picture New England's waking meadows sweet with fragrant air, summer sails and brisk breezes as you wander through old mansions, museums and places from history books. A New England Vacation offers rich tradition and brimming with antique charm, there is no corner of North America as picturesque, diverse or culturally rewarding.
Cruising on your New England Vacation, is an ideal way to explore the waters surrounding New England's beautiful islands and coastal towns; discover centuries-old villages, magnificent beaches and wind-swept landscapes. This unique New England vacation gives you an opportunity, most days, to pursue your favourite leisure activity.
On your New England Vacation, drive to Mystic, a prosperous 19th-century seaport and shipbuilding center. Visit historic Mystic Seaport, where New England's maritime past comes alive at historic homes, period shops, and exhibit galleries featuring scrimshaw and ship figureheads.
A New England Vacation offers lovely Nantucket, right in the heart of town. You'll be introduced to the island's charms on a brief sightseeing tour, exploring this former whaling capital. The familiar gray-shingled clapboard houses are surrounded by a glorious array of wildflowers at this time of year, with the sapphire-blue sea always in sight.
Take in on your New England Vacation, the fashionable island of Martha's Vineyard, where Victorian, Federal and Greek Revival architecture accentuates the wind-swept remote beauty. Explore the colourful Victorian cottages in Oak Bluffs; Vineyard Haven; Edgartown; and the picturesque Aquinnah lighthouse and lookout at Gay Head.
As one of the nation's oldest cities, Boston has well-preserved architectural reminders of its historical heritage. Take the Freedom Trail, a walk through historic Boston... Quincy Market Place, Faneuil Hall, the Charles Street antique shops, Boston Common and many museums... all in an easily accessible area