Arrive in historic Boston  and transfer independently from Logan International Airport to our historic hotel in the heart of Boston proper. We will take a Boston Duck Tour this afternoon. The ducks are WWII amphibious vehicles that travel over land and sea. We will view Boston's Public Garden, The Common, Old North Church and chic Newbury St. before cruising the Charles River.    This evening, we gather for a welcome dinner at a colorful Beacon Hill bistro after walking in Back Bay.  D

Put on your walking shoes for our Freedom Trail walk this morning.   Later, you may wish to explore Boston Common where George Washington's leadership forged American liberty.   The afternoon and evening are at your leisure to further discover the cultural sights and sounds in the very heart of Boston, also known as, “Bean Town”.   Perhaps, a visit to the North End, Quincy Market, Beacon Hill, or taking in some art at The Museum of Fine Arts which is one of America's largest museums and is best known for its collections of Impressionist paintings, Egyptian artifacts and Asian art. Tonight we can opt for a cultural performance in the city. B/L

Leaving Boston, you will begin to travel north towards the panoramic, colorful mountains of Vermont.   We will be stopping along the way in Concord following the trail of Paul Revere where the American Revolution started.   While in Concord, you will delight in a historical, revolutionary and literary walking tour which includes Thoreau's beloved Walden Pond.   Following lunch, we will continue our journey toward the quintessential villages of Vermont.   After checking in to our lovely New England inn, you may wish to soak in the autumn air and brilliant colors with a  walk before dinner.   B/L

This morning, we will tour local Vermont back roads, hills, and idyllic New England villages washed in brilliant colors.  We plan to taste some locally made Vermont Cheeses, enjoy a picnic lunch with fresh pressed apple cider, and visit the Billings Farm Museum, which provides a glimpse into rural Vermont life. Antique and Artisan shops make stopping fun.  Return to our inn late afternoon .   B/D

Winding our way through the White Mountain National Forest in  New Hampshire with the tapestry of colors, you will head toward the Atlantic coast, we will enjoy a walk and picnic lunch  in the mountains on our way. You will arrive in the classic, colonial seaside jewel of Rockport, Massachusetts.   After settling in to our coastal inn, you may wish to stroll the beach, visit the harborfront and watch the lobstermen hauling their traps, or browse  the art galleries and interesting shops along Main Street. Winslow Homer and friends were some of the early artists that loved this village by the sea. B/L

Savour the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean this morning before traveling through Essex county  to Salem, Massachusetts, known for its witches and Federal Era homes.   While in Salem, you can tour the Peabody Essex Museum.   Founded in 1799, this is America's oldest, continuously operating museum, which will provide you an unrivaled view of New England's heritage over 300 years.   Upon returning to the coastal village Rockport in the evening,  we will share  a farewell traditional New England seafood dinner.   B/D

This morning, you will depart  for Boston's Logan Airport with your memories of New England's rich and colorful autumn tapestry during one of its most glorious of seasons. B