Rails & Trails of New England
Featuring…Mystic Seaport, Boston City Tour, Amtrak Downeaster Train Ride to Coastal Maine, Mount Washington Cog Railway, MS Mount Washington Cruise, Winnipesauke Scenic Railroad Turkey Dinner Train Ride, the Berkshires of Vermont, Norman Rockwell Museum and MORE!
September 13-21, 2025
Tour Number R2459
9 Days - 8 Nights - 17 Meals
New England’s fall beauty is legendary. This deluxe tour takes us from Boston, to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and upstate New York. Our journey will include scenic trains, lovely lakes, and beautiful mountains. You can look at all the pictures you want, but you will never truly experience what New England has to offer during the heart of its fall season unless you come and experience it for yourself. Sign up early and don’t miss the bus!
Day 1: It’s all aboard bright and early to begin our New England adventure. Our overnight this evening will be near Allentown, PA.
Day 2: This morning, we will depart for our stop in Mystic, Connecticut. Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea is the largest maritime museum in the United States. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century seafaring village. You will surely enjoy your visit and introduction to some of what New England has to offer! Dinner is included tonight. B, D
Day 3: We arrive in Boston excited to see this amazing city! Lunch will be on your own at Quincy Market where over 100 shops, carts, and artisans are available. This afternoon, we will meet our local guide for a city tour. We will learn about the different districts of the city, plus see Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the Public Garden, the Old Statehouse, Old North Church, and more. Tonight, our overnight is in the Boston area. Dinner will be included this evening. B, D
Day 4: After an included breakfast, we board the Amtrak Downeaster for our ride north to Maine. Here, we meet our guide for a tour of the coastal villages, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. Drive past the sandy beaches and rocky coastline, see George Bush’s estate at Walker’s Point, and much more. This afternoon, visit Perkins Cove, the start of the Marginal Way Shoreline Walking Path. Here, you can watch the surf, see the drawbridge and bobbing lobster boats, or visit the boutiques. This evening, overnight in Ogunquit, ME and enjoy a classic down east Lobster Bake with sing-along entertainment! B, D
Day 5: We depart for the Mount Washington Cog Railway. The world’s first mountain climbing cog railway will take you above the tree line where clear conditions provide an unforgettable view. A boxed lunch is included today. This afternoon, travel through The White Mountains until we reach our hotel, The Mountain Club on Loon. Dinner is included this evening. B, L, D
Day 6: We meet our guide this morning and head for Lake Winnipesauke. We will board the MS Mount Washington for a lake cruise. We disembark in Wolfeboro, a delightful lakeside resort town. This afternoon, we will visit The Wright Museum, featuring World War II exhibits, such as aircraft and tanks. Next, we will board the Winnipesauke Scenic Railroad for a two-hour journey. Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings! B, D
Day 7: Today, we travel through Vermont to the Berkshires. Our first stop is at the Vermont Country Store. Lunch is included at Publyk House in Bennington, VT. Tonight, dinner is included at a local restaurant. Check into your Berkshire hotel following dinner. B, L, D
Day 8: This morning, we will visit the Norman Rockwell Museum and explore Stockbridge, MA. This afternoon we will depart for our drive to Allentown, PA. We will include a special farewell dinner this evening and time to reminisce about out wonderful time together B, D
Day 9: Following our included breakfast, we will set our sights for home after a wonderful fall spectacular tour following the Rails and Trails of New England! B
Tour Inclusions:
Roundtrip Transportation via Croswell Deluxe Motorcoach,
Eight (8) Nights’ Accommodations
Eight (8) Breakfasts, Two (2) Lunches, Seven (7) Dinners
All Admissions and Attractions as described above.
All Taxes and Gratuities on included Meals and Lodging
All Luggage Handling
Tour Cost Per Person:
$3399.00 Double Occupancy
$3299.00 Triple Occupancy
$4699.00 Single Occupancy