(B,D) We continue our journey eastward through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York enjoying the beautiful scenery. We will head to Ithaca, NY with a lunch stop along the way. After a relaxing afternoon and  we will settle in for the Night in Ithaca NY.

(B,D) Today we will follow the scenic highway 80 to Cooperstown which is on Otsego Lake. We will learn about the stars of America’s pastime at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. After time for lunch on your own in Cooperstown, we will head north to Lake Placid, New York. Our hotel is located in the downtown district across from Mirror Lake. The late afternoon and evening are on your own to explore this quaint town. An included dinner will be served at our hotel. Night in Lake Placid, New York

(B,L,D) This morning we head east into Vermont. We will take a 30 minute ferry ride across Lake Champlain where we will have great vantage points for fall foliage. We will make a stop at the Gold Brook Covered Bridge. Then we head to Trapp Family Lodge for an included lunch and tour. Then head to a Cider Mill for an afternoon snack before stopping in Waterbury VT. Dinner is included this evening. Night in Waterbury, Vermont.

(B,L) Today is all about scenery. Be prepared to have your breath taken away as we head to the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for a 2000 foot ride up the mountain. On top of Cannon Mountain, you will have spectacular views of the entire area. Then we will have time to do a little hiking in Franconia Notch State Park. The trail will include a waterfall and lots of stunning foliage. After lunch on your own, we will embark on the famous Kancamagus Highway. This 34.5 mile stretch of highway is regarded as the best place in the United States for viewing fall foliage. We will then arrive in North Conway, New Hampshire, for a two night stay

(B,L) Today brings more beauty of the White Mountains. WE will head toward the train depot and give the people a few minutes to enjoy the North Conway Five and Ten and Zeb’s General Store. We will board the Conway Scenic Railroad for a five hour ride over 50 miles of rugged landscape. Our first class tickets will provide comfortable seats and appetizers. An included box lunch will also be served for eating on the train or at a picnic table when we have a chance to leave the train for a half hour and enjoy the countryside. Upon return to North Conway, we will view some covered bridges and then give everyone a chance to enjoy the downtown area for a little shopping and supper on your own. Night in North Conway.

(B,L) Maine is our destination today. First we have several things to do in New Hampshire. This morning we will tour the beautiful Castle in the Clouds. This mountaintop mansion was built in 1913 and offers spectacular views. Another hour down the road will take us to Canterbury Shaker Village. We will enjoy an included lunch there and then have a guided tour of this 19th century Shaker community with period buildings and demonstrations. We will have a chance to get supper on our own and then drive into Maine and our two night stay there. Night in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME.

(B,D) This morning we will head to Portland, Maine. A step-on guide will share the city of Portland with us. We plan to visit a few lighthouses along the way. Then it is off to Kennebunkport for an afternoon of exploring this exquisite seaside town. You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch and shop. We will drive past the Bush compound and trek back to our hotel. Tonight we will enjoy an included dinner near the ocean. Night in South Portland, ME.

(B,D) Today, we turn west. The states we pass through will include Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. This afternoon we will make a stop at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Our guide will give us a history of the campus which includes a million dollar view overlooking the Hudson River. An included dinner will follow near Newburgh, New York. Night in Newburgh, New York.

(B,D) Our day takes us through the Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny National Forest of Pennsylvania. We will arrive early evening in Beachwood, Ohio where we spent our first night. An included dinner will round out our day. Night in Beachwood, Ohio.

(B,L) As we travel across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, we’ll have time to reminisce a great trip, catch up on our journal writing, and maybe take a well-deserved nap. An included lunch will be part of our day. Arrival in Fond du Lac will be approximately 6 p.m. Please calculate the other drop-off locations accordingly. Night in home sweet home.