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New England trip ideas
Posted on 5/29/17 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 5/29/17 at 10:12 pm
Thinking about flying to Portland, ME and driving around Maine/NH/Vermont for a week in early June. Anyone done something similar with a list of things to do/see? Interesting in hiking and food.
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Posted on 5/29/17 at 10:37 pm to Parallax
I didn't fly to Maine, but when I graduated UGA I road tripped up and did the entire northeast. My favorite part of the trip, aside from Acadia, was probably going to Lake Placid NY. If you can make it to the Adirondacks, I highly recommend it. Pretty cool area with a ton of outdoor stuff. Check out Saranac Lake. It's an incredible town with a shite ton going on throughout the summer.
Burlington is a great town too.
Burlington is a great town too.
This post was edited on 5/29/17 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 5/29/17 at 10:44 pm to Parallax
Posted this to another thread a few months back.
"My wife and I took a trip to Portland, ME; Stowe, VT; and Providence, RI in September. We flew into Boston and rented a car for the week. We enjoyed all 3 locations and took some day trips to other spots too.
I would definitely recommend Portland. Good food and a has a pretty good assortment of lighthouses in the area. Some restaurants of note: OTTO pizza and Duckfat. 2 can't miss places in my opinion. Also Standard Baking Co. for pastries and The Holy Donut for potato donuts. Potato donuts sounded odd to me at first, but I wish I could go back and have more. So damn good.
We went to Bath, ME one morning and went to the Maine Maritime Museum. It was cool to step back in time to see where they built massive wooden ships and how lobstering has changed over the years. The lobster rolls at Libby's Market were fantastic. Its a small convenience store off the beaten path, but definitely worth it if you make it near that area.
We drove from Portland, through NH over to Vermont on the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic Byway which take you right down the middle of the White Mountain National Forest. Definitely recommend taking that route, if it is anywhere near where you are going. Its a beautiful, relaxing ride and is known for its color during the fall leaf color change. There are a few working covered bridges over small streams, with hiking paths all over the place.
Our time in Stowe, VT was the most relaxing portion of the trip. We stayed at a little place called Edson Hill. It was expensive at $300/night, but definitely worth it. If you aren't looking to spend that much, I definitely wouldn't recommend showing it to your wife. Showing it to my wife is part of how I got pulled into it. I remember seeing a few other small resorts and stuff around, but they were more spread out.
While in Stowe, we visited the Ben and Jerry's factory, a cider mill, an apple orchard, and the Cabot cheese company store. Ben and Jerry's was cool to see, but was a very short, stand behind the glass kind of tour. There are small hard cider places all over NH and VT, so find one that looks interesting and check it out. We found a couple and enjoyed our time drinking one afternoon.
Lastly, we were only in Providence 2 days with one of those spent in Newport. Providence itself was just alright. We visited the Breakers mansion in Newport and did the audio tour. Definitely recommend it. The opulence is 2nd only to Versailles. We caught lunch at Rosemary and Thyme in Newport, but had to wait 45 minutes. Worth it, especially since they took our cell phone number and called when it was ready. Back in Providence, we went to Federal Hill, which has terrible parking, and ate at Enoteca Umberto. Small place run by a guy and his wife who are straight from Italy. I cannot recommend his restaurant enough.
If you have any more questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer."
"My wife and I took a trip to Portland, ME; Stowe, VT; and Providence, RI in September. We flew into Boston and rented a car for the week. We enjoyed all 3 locations and took some day trips to other spots too.
I would definitely recommend Portland. Good food and a has a pretty good assortment of lighthouses in the area. Some restaurants of note: OTTO pizza and Duckfat. 2 can't miss places in my opinion. Also Standard Baking Co. for pastries and The Holy Donut for potato donuts. Potato donuts sounded odd to me at first, but I wish I could go back and have more. So damn good.
We went to Bath, ME one morning and went to the Maine Maritime Museum. It was cool to step back in time to see where they built massive wooden ships and how lobstering has changed over the years. The lobster rolls at Libby's Market were fantastic. Its a small convenience store off the beaten path, but definitely worth it if you make it near that area.
We drove from Portland, through NH over to Vermont on the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic Byway which take you right down the middle of the White Mountain National Forest. Definitely recommend taking that route, if it is anywhere near where you are going. Its a beautiful, relaxing ride and is known for its color during the fall leaf color change. There are a few working covered bridges over small streams, with hiking paths all over the place.
Our time in Stowe, VT was the most relaxing portion of the trip. We stayed at a little place called Edson Hill. It was expensive at $300/night, but definitely worth it. If you aren't looking to spend that much, I definitely wouldn't recommend showing it to your wife. Showing it to my wife is part of how I got pulled into it. I remember seeing a few other small resorts and stuff around, but they were more spread out.
While in Stowe, we visited the Ben and Jerry's factory, a cider mill, an apple orchard, and the Cabot cheese company store. Ben and Jerry's was cool to see, but was a very short, stand behind the glass kind of tour. There are small hard cider places all over NH and VT, so find one that looks interesting and check it out. We found a couple and enjoyed our time drinking one afternoon.
Lastly, we were only in Providence 2 days with one of those spent in Newport. Providence itself was just alright. We visited the Breakers mansion in Newport and did the audio tour. Definitely recommend it. The opulence is 2nd only to Versailles. We caught lunch at Rosemary and Thyme in Newport, but had to wait 45 minutes. Worth it, especially since they took our cell phone number and called when it was ready. Back in Providence, we went to Federal Hill, which has terrible parking, and ate at Enoteca Umberto. Small place run by a guy and his wife who are straight from Italy. I cannot recommend his restaurant enough.
If you have any more questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer."
Posted on 5/30/17 at 7:29 am to Parallax
New England is beautiful.
Would agree with the other person that said to visit The Adirondacks, if possible. If you head a bit more south towards Albany, one of my favorite lake towns, Lake George, sees a lot of visitors in the summer months.
Lived in Burlington (VT) during the latter-half of high school and my parents stayed for four or five more years after my sister and I had gone off to college. Beautiful college town that lines Lake Champlain with stunning views of the Adirondacks to the west and Mount Mansfield / Camels Hump to the east.
Portland is a lot of fun and, assuming you head to Arcadia, you can stop in Freeport (LL Bean HQ, Maine Beer Co) and Bangor. The latter isn't one of your Maine coastline towns (i.e. Camden), but plenty of bars and on a river.
Honestly haven't spent much time in NH other than driving through it to get to Boston from Burlington.
Boston is a great city in itself, and there's plenty to go into with that, but Cape Cod is worth a look at, too. My parents have spot in the Upper Cape, so we will typically take the fast ferry from Boston to Provincetown. Can't give you much about the Lower Cape as I am usually just driving through on my way to Wellfleet, Truro, and/or Provincetown.
Would agree with the other person that said to visit The Adirondacks, if possible. If you head a bit more south towards Albany, one of my favorite lake towns, Lake George, sees a lot of visitors in the summer months.
Lived in Burlington (VT) during the latter-half of high school and my parents stayed for four or five more years after my sister and I had gone off to college. Beautiful college town that lines Lake Champlain with stunning views of the Adirondacks to the west and Mount Mansfield / Camels Hump to the east.
Portland is a lot of fun and, assuming you head to Arcadia, you can stop in Freeport (LL Bean HQ, Maine Beer Co) and Bangor. The latter isn't one of your Maine coastline towns (i.e. Camden), but plenty of bars and on a river.
Honestly haven't spent much time in NH other than driving through it to get to Boston from Burlington.
Boston is a great city in itself, and there's plenty to go into with that, but Cape Cod is worth a look at, too. My parents have spot in the Upper Cape, so we will typically take the fast ferry from Boston to Provincetown. Can't give you much about the Lower Cape as I am usually just driving through on my way to Wellfleet, Truro, and/or Provincetown.
This post was edited on 5/30/17 at 8:38 am
Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:17 am to hoopsgalore
Plenty of day trips close to Boston
If you head south, Newport Rhode Island is a quick little day trip.
They have boat trips to Provincetown, north tip of cape.
South part of cape is accessible too but a lot of traffic especially on summer weekends. From south you can get to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket via ferry, will likely need a night or two in Cape Cod.
North of Boston you can stop in Salem and of course, along the Maine coast is very nice. You would probably need a night or two along the way depending on how far up you go through Maine. Kennebunk area is a quick day trip.
If you head south, Newport Rhode Island is a quick little day trip.
They have boat trips to Provincetown, north tip of cape.
South part of cape is accessible too but a lot of traffic especially on summer weekends. From south you can get to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket via ferry, will likely need a night or two in Cape Cod.
North of Boston you can stop in Salem and of course, along the Maine coast is very nice. You would probably need a night or two along the way depending on how far up you go through Maine. Kennebunk area is a quick day trip.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:42 pm to Hamma1122
is it possible to do a day trip to any of these, particularly Marthas Vineyard, in the summer from Boston?
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:49 pm to dallastiger55
Yes for Martha's Vineyard
Just keep in mind, with the drive there and taking the ferry to/from MV - you just need to plan accordingly.
I would recommend staying the night on Cape Cod to do that but it can be done, you might be rushed though.
You can catch the ferry to MV in Hyannis part of the Cape.
Just keep in mind, with the drive there and taking the ferry to/from MV - you just need to plan accordingly.
I would recommend staying the night on Cape Cod to do that but it can be done, you might be rushed though.
You can catch the ferry to MV in Hyannis part of the Cape.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:54 pm to nicholastiger
ok, doing 4 days in Boston in July and was wondering if doing that was possible without paying $400 + a night to stay in MV.
If its hours of waiting and driving then i dont think its worth it.
If its hours of waiting and driving then i dont think its worth it.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 4:15 pm to dallastiger55
Fly Cape Air from BOS to Nantucket or MV.
I do this and then take the ferry back to the mainland and get a rental car to make my way back (eventually) to Boston.
Woods Hole is worth the visit.
Newport, RI mansions.
My go-to downtown Boston hotel is Marriott's Long Wharf Hotel
It's right by a T Station (for access back to Logan Airport as well as the rest of the subway system) and easy walking distance to the downtown Boston sites.
I do this and then take the ferry back to the mainland and get a rental car to make my way back (eventually) to Boston.
Woods Hole is worth the visit.
Newport, RI mansions.
My go-to downtown Boston hotel is Marriott's Long Wharf Hotel
It's right by a T Station (for access back to Logan Airport as well as the rest of the subway system) and easy walking distance to the downtown Boston sites.
This post was edited on 5/30/17 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 5/30/17 at 5:44 pm to soccerfüt
For the week we are there its $400-$500 round trip for that flight. lol
thats nuts. no way im paying that.
thats nuts. no way im paying that.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 6:35 pm to dallastiger55
Yeah man I'm sorry but MV is crazy expensive.
As I said in my e-mail, I wouldn't recommend going out there unless you can stay the night. It's just too far away for a day trip IMO.
I was in Stowe last weekend. We absolutely love going, and if you're into craft beer then Vermont is the place to go. Burlington is also fantastic, as others have mentioned.
If you have any other Boston questions I'm happy to help out.
As I said in my e-mail, I wouldn't recommend going out there unless you can stay the night. It's just too far away for a day trip IMO.
I was in Stowe last weekend. We absolutely love going, and if you're into craft beer then Vermont is the place to go. Burlington is also fantastic, as others have mentioned.
If you have any other Boston questions I'm happy to help out.
This post was edited on 5/30/17 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 5/30/17 at 6:48 pm to dallastiger55
The Vineyard is worth the trip but you need 2 full days IMO and I'd recommended longer. I'm in Edgartown now, been here many times so if you end up going I can give you some suggestions on what to see/not see based on your timeline.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:30 am to Parallax
I LOVED Portland...I would live there. Lots to do and walkable, for the most part. We Ubered to various breweries but stayed downtown and managed to get around just fine.
The people are probably the friendliest I have ever encountered, the city is beautiful and CLEAN, and the food and beer are amazing. We did Hot Suppa! for brunch and I definitely recommend it. Tiny spot but worth the wait.
Also, it's only $25 and 2.5 hours to/from Boston on the Downeaster.
The people are probably the friendliest I have ever encountered, the city is beautiful and CLEAN, and the food and beer are amazing. We did Hot Suppa! for brunch and I definitely recommend it. Tiny spot but worth the wait.
Also, it's only $25 and 2.5 hours to/from Boston on the Downeaster.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 7:08 am to L Boogie
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Also, it's only $25 and 2.5 hours to/from Boston on the Downeaster.
One of the underrated aspects of New England / Mid-Atlantic is accessibility via Amtrak.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 5:04 pm to L Boogie
About to head home and thought I'd give a quick rundown. Forewarned, I'm an inpatient SOB and like city hopping.
1. Fly to Portland, ME late and spend night at hotel by airport.
2. Pickup friend in NH. Drive up to Burlington then Stowe, VT. Go to Ben and Jerry's (friend says tour sucks so we just got ice cream). Had dinner at place called Doc Ponds. Spend night at Stowe Mtn Lodge (very nice but felt like a ghost town).
3-4. Do Stowe Pinnacle hike (nice bang for your buck hike). Drive up to Montreal. Spend two nights at Ritz Carlton. Montreal is one of my fav cities, so I can't be brief and will have to do another thread later.
5. Drop friend off and head to White Mtns. Take rail up Mt Washington. Hike Middle/North Sugarloaf (another good bang for your buck hike). Spend night at Omni Mt Washington.
6. Drive to Bar Harbor, ME. Go to Acadia Ntl Park. Hike Beehive (don't do this if you're afraid of heights) and Gorham Mtn Loop with a stop at the sandy beach in the middle. Drive up Cadillac Mtn. Spend night at some Holiday Inn just north of downtown Bar Harbor.
7. Drive back up Cadillac Mtn and drive around Acadia. I ate at several roadside seafood joints in/around Bar Harbor (favorite was C Ray Lobster). Drive back to Portland, ME and ate at Eventide Oyster Co before heading to the airport.
1. Fly to Portland, ME late and spend night at hotel by airport.
2. Pickup friend in NH. Drive up to Burlington then Stowe, VT. Go to Ben and Jerry's (friend says tour sucks so we just got ice cream). Had dinner at place called Doc Ponds. Spend night at Stowe Mtn Lodge (very nice but felt like a ghost town).
3-4. Do Stowe Pinnacle hike (nice bang for your buck hike). Drive up to Montreal. Spend two nights at Ritz Carlton. Montreal is one of my fav cities, so I can't be brief and will have to do another thread later.
5. Drop friend off and head to White Mtns. Take rail up Mt Washington. Hike Middle/North Sugarloaf (another good bang for your buck hike). Spend night at Omni Mt Washington.
6. Drive to Bar Harbor, ME. Go to Acadia Ntl Park. Hike Beehive (don't do this if you're afraid of heights) and Gorham Mtn Loop with a stop at the sandy beach in the middle. Drive up Cadillac Mtn. Spend night at some Holiday Inn just north of downtown Bar Harbor.
7. Drive back up Cadillac Mtn and drive around Acadia. I ate at several roadside seafood joints in/around Bar Harbor (favorite was C Ray Lobster). Drive back to Portland, ME and ate at Eventide Oyster Co before heading to the airport.
This post was edited on 6/14/17 at 5:07 pm
Posted on 6/14/17 at 6:00 pm to Parallax
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Had dinner at place called Doc Ponds.
Easily the best beer list of any restaurant I've ever been to
Was there a few weeks ago and was able to get 5 different Hill Farmstead brews on tap, along with about two dozen other beers that are all outstanding. Can't recommend Doc Ponds highly enough if anyone is ever in Stowe.
Posted on 6/14/17 at 6:55 pm to AbitaFan08
What's the best time of year to visit up there? Early fall like early September?
Posted on 6/14/17 at 7:39 pm to baldona
I would say early to mid September. Still moderate temps, the leaves are definitely changing, all around a really nice time to be in New England.
Posted on 6/15/17 at 12:48 pm to AbitaFan08
Leaving next Wednesday, flying in to Boston. Taking the Downeaster to Portland. Renting a car and driving the Kanc then down through NH back to Boston. All while buying/drinking as much NE beer I can fit in my suitcase. Oh and going see Hall and Oates in Boston. Can't fricking wait.
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