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Tell me about a New England 5 to 7 day drive
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:50 am
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:50 am
Milestone wedding anniversary in October. We are thinking about flying into Boston, spend 1 day there then renting a vehicle and drive.
My thoughts are either driving up through New Hampshire, Maine and then down through Vermont and back to Boston.
Another thought is leave Boston after 1 day, drive to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
Any advise on which to choose, a planned itinerary and places to stay?
My thoughts are either driving up through New Hampshire, Maine and then down through Vermont and back to Boston.
Another thought is leave Boston after 1 day, drive to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
Any advise on which to choose, a planned itinerary and places to stay?
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Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:58 am to Skippy1013
In October most of Cape Cod would be down for the summer and ferrying to and from Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard is not easy to do.
I would choose the other route through Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont at that time of the year. Portsmouth New Hampshire and several coastal towns in Maine then over to White Mountain National Forest back down through Woodstock Vermont would be a nice trip. Plus that is peak fall foilage up in Vermont and New Hampshire areas.
I would choose the other route through Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont at that time of the year. Portsmouth New Hampshire and several coastal towns in Maine then over to White Mountain National Forest back down through Woodstock Vermont would be a nice trip. Plus that is peak fall foilage up in Vermont and New Hampshire areas.
This post was edited on 8/15/24 at 10:06 am
Posted on 8/15/24 at 10:04 am to nicholastiger
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Portsmouth New Hampshire
Absolutely. I would also see Woodstock, VT and Burlington, VT.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 10:30 am to Skippy1013
You’re not going to want to do the Cape, Nantucket, and MV in October. A lot of places close during the off season and it’ll be pretty chilly on the water.
When in October? I ask because first week of October you might catch the foliage, but if it’s later in the month you’ll miss it.
When in October? I ask because first week of October you might catch the foliage, but if it’s later in the month you’ll miss it.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:06 am to Skippy1013
We flew into Boston drove through New England, and flew back home out of Portland, Maine.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:28 am to Skippy1013
Kancamagus Hwy
Acadia National Park
Boston
Have fun!
Acadia National Park
Boston
Have fun!
This post was edited on 8/15/24 at 11:29 am
Posted on 8/15/24 at 12:29 pm to Skippy1013
go to vermont, incredible.
we visited stowe, waterbury & woodstock
the beer, food, scenery will blow your mind
we visited stowe, waterbury & woodstock
the beer, food, scenery will blow your mind
Posted on 8/15/24 at 12:40 pm to Uhtred
my first visit to NE in october 1980, we flew into hartford/springfield airport. drove up to brattleboro vt and then drove route 30 through newfane to route 100 ending up at woodstock. these were country 2 lane back roads then. this had been a suggestion in a travel newspaper article. nothing prettier than the vermont maples in october. like the old trix cereal commercial. raspberry red, lemon yellow, and orange orange. contrasted with the white steeple churches. just beautiful. warning columbus day is a bigger holiday up there than in texas. harder to get motel rooms.LINK /
This post was edited on 8/15/24 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 8/15/24 at 12:45 pm to Skippy1013
I agree about MV and the Cape. Oct is not a good time to go.
Boston is a fun place, check out the freedom trail and grab some Italian food on the North end. Drive to Acadia national park and spend a day or 2 there. Make the trek to the White Mountains and check out the little town of North Conway and also check out Mount Washington. Then drive the Kangamangus Hwy (beautiful in Oct) and check out Loon Mountain village. From there head west and check out Stowe and Burlington, VT. From there head down to Woodstock, VT and visit. Check out Quechee Gorge on the way to Woodstock. Head back to Boston the next day.
As someone mentioned you could fly back home out of one of the other states to save you a day of driving. New England is a beautiful place to visit.
Boston is a fun place, check out the freedom trail and grab some Italian food on the North end. Drive to Acadia national park and spend a day or 2 there. Make the trek to the White Mountains and check out the little town of North Conway and also check out Mount Washington. Then drive the Kangamangus Hwy (beautiful in Oct) and check out Loon Mountain village. From there head west and check out Stowe and Burlington, VT. From there head down to Woodstock, VT and visit. Check out Quechee Gorge on the way to Woodstock. Head back to Boston the next day.
As someone mentioned you could fly back home out of one of the other states to save you a day of driving. New England is a beautiful place to visit.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 5:31 pm to Skippy1013
If you end up in Stowe, look up Edson Hill. My favorite relaxing vacation spot. Beautiful property, top notch service, and so many cool hikes around the area since it's in the middle of all the ski resorts.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 6:43 pm to Uhtred
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Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:33 pm to Skippy1013
Wife and I did this last year in October for our anniversary.
Spent 3 nights in Boston
Drove up and spent 2 nights in Portland stopping at light houses along the way.
Then drove the Kancamagus Highway to Burlington for a couple nights.
The Kancamagus highway was gorgeous in October. We spent an entire day driving and stopping at different points along the way.
We also spent the day in Stowe, VT which was also gorgeous.
Plenty of breweries around the area that are great to try.
Spent 3 nights in Boston
Drove up and spent 2 nights in Portland stopping at light houses along the way.
Then drove the Kancamagus Highway to Burlington for a couple nights.
The Kancamagus highway was gorgeous in October. We spent an entire day driving and stopping at different points along the way.
We also spent the day in Stowe, VT which was also gorgeous.
Plenty of breweries around the area that are great to try.
This post was edited on 8/15/24 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 8/16/24 at 5:39 am to Detective Gamble
For everyone talking about driving from Portland to Burlington via the Kanc- what is the popular way to go? The Kanc ends in Lincoln. I can think of a couple of way to get to Burlington from there.
NH 112 to North Haverhill to I-91/Wells River then US 302 to Montpelier
Go up through Franconia Notch to US 302 in Littleton all the way to Montpelier
Go up through Franconia Notch and up to I-91/St Johnsbury, then US-2 over to Montpelier
Go up through Franconia Notch and up to I-91/St Johnsbury, then to US-2, then VT-15 through Hartwick, then VT-100 through Stowe to I-89/Waterbury
Some other way
Each way has it's merits and sites along the way. I'm just interested because that whole area is very familiar to me. I just don't know how you all plan it.
NH 112 to North Haverhill to I-91/Wells River then US 302 to Montpelier
Go up through Franconia Notch to US 302 in Littleton all the way to Montpelier
Go up through Franconia Notch and up to I-91/St Johnsbury, then US-2 over to Montpelier
Go up through Franconia Notch and up to I-91/St Johnsbury, then to US-2, then VT-15 through Hartwick, then VT-100 through Stowe to I-89/Waterbury
Some other way
Each way has it's merits and sites along the way. I'm just interested because that whole area is very familiar to me. I just don't know how you all plan it.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:03 am to Skippy1013
We did the Boston, Portland and Acadia NP circuit last August and it was fantastic. I wanted to try to work in Vermont but a week just wasn't enough time to not be driving hard every single day which would damper the beauty/fun of the 3 stops I mentioned.
We plan to return to do a Vermont, New Hampshire run in the near future.
My suggestion is to stop and smell the roses on whatever version of the NE trip you choose and not spend 50% of your time rushing and rolling down the road.
We plan to return to do a Vermont, New Hampshire run in the near future.
My suggestion is to stop and smell the roses on whatever version of the NE trip you choose and not spend 50% of your time rushing and rolling down the road.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:44 am to McVick
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For everyone talking about driving from Portland to Burlington via the Kanc- what is the popular way to go? The Kanc ends in Lincoln. I can think of a couple of way to get to Burlington from there.
While you are in Lincoln check out Flume Gorge, this is a beautiful area that time of year and there is a beautiful covered bridge on the grounds.
When leaving I would do the 112 to 302 route to Barre, at the point where the two roads meet in Bath, head back up Rte 10/302 about a mile to the Bath General Store. Fun place to check out, and a nice covered bridge across the river there, too. There are a couple more covered bridges along the way (search covered bridges on google) that are neat to check out and make great pictures with the autumn colored back drop. From Barre you can take I-89 the rest of the way to Burlington or Stowe or find other routes via back roads.
I lived ther in the early 2000's and i did a self guided covered bridge tour in mid / early October and really enjoyed it. The back roads are the best to travel this time of year with all the colors popping and the tree canopy above you. Rent a car with a sun roof if you can.
Let me know if you have any other questions and i will help if i have knowledge on you questions.
This is making me want to make another trip up there in Oct.
This post was edited on 8/16/24 at 7:47 am
Posted on 8/16/24 at 10:19 am to Skippy1013
First 10 days of October has been prime color last 3 years. We did Boston for 3 nights then drove to an incredible lake Eden house above Stowe for 4 more. Incredible scenery around every corner . You can see all the towns you want from Stowe in less than 90 min drives. But do go early October it’s a must.
This post was edited on 8/16/24 at 11:42 am
Posted on 8/16/24 at 11:42 am to redfish99
Posted on 8/16/24 at 1:46 pm to Skippy1013
Lived in Boston & NH for a year though decades ago. Great area for road trippin'. Coming from TX where it takes 4 hrs to get between major cities it was a nice change. 4 hrs in NE and you can cross 3 states.
Are you wanting to do BnB and hit state parks?
While the scenery is beautiful, there isn't a heck of a lot of difference between the small towns. And, as mentioned with regard to the cape, more touristy stops at beaches, lakes, etc will likely be closed. The 'season' is Memorial Day to Labor Day. The closer to a city, the less that applies.
1 day in Boston isn't much and it's a great tourist city. Lots of history, very walkable, good food. Portsmouth is also great.
Just some ramblings.
Are you wanting to do BnB and hit state parks?
While the scenery is beautiful, there isn't a heck of a lot of difference between the small towns. And, as mentioned with regard to the cape, more touristy stops at beaches, lakes, etc will likely be closed. The 'season' is Memorial Day to Labor Day. The closer to a city, the less that applies.
1 day in Boston isn't much and it's a great tourist city. Lots of history, very walkable, good food. Portsmouth is also great.
Just some ramblings.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 2:51 pm to Skippy1013
We went a few years ago, flew into Manchester.
Then event to Plymouth for an evening concert in an old old church revitalized as a venue . Great acoustics bar great for mingling with locals and drinking thier craft beers.
traveled through coastal areas , through Boston, regrettably and up to Bar Harbor. Beer and lobsters, The to Acacia national Park, do see the Light houses. In Maine there are really great small hiking trails not on any tourist things, the locals know, ask at a hotel It will be well worth it.
Traveled through Vermont and New Hampshire on the Green Mountain and White mountain paths. Don't take the train ride , you get the better views by vehicle.
Back to coast to finish up before flying back.
Great trip!
Then event to Plymouth for an evening concert in an old old church revitalized as a venue . Great acoustics bar great for mingling with locals and drinking thier craft beers.
traveled through coastal areas , through Boston, regrettably and up to Bar Harbor. Beer and lobsters, The to Acacia national Park, do see the Light houses. In Maine there are really great small hiking trails not on any tourist things, the locals know, ask at a hotel It will be well worth it.
Traveled through Vermont and New Hampshire on the Green Mountain and White mountain paths. Don't take the train ride , you get the better views by vehicle.
Back to coast to finish up before flying back.
Great trip!
This post was edited on 8/19/24 at 3:01 pm
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