Visit New York, The Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, The Adirondacks, Stowe, Jackson, Acadia NP, Kennebunkport, Boston, Cape Cod, Newport & The Hamptons.
If you are considering taking a road trip through New England. Then you should take our Ultimate New England, which cruises through all six New England States along with the neighbouring state of New York. New York is an incredible start to any holiday, whilst The Hamptons brings a stylish end to this road trip. Between these two iconic destinations, you’ll cruise around the region to see New England and New York State’s best places and most scenic roads.
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We’ll suggest properties to match your preferred budget, be it low-cost, mid-range or high-end luxury that you’re looking for. We can also mix it up so you’ll experience a range of standards and experiences along your road trip.
All of our American road trips can be tailored to meet your requirements. Do you have more or less than 21 days for your road trip? No problem, we can bolt on extra nights to allow more time to explore or shorten the number of destinations as required.
Welcome to The Big Apple! You’ll start on the Upper West Side; this neighbourhood of Manhattan has a residential feel combined with great shopping and foodie enclaves like the famous Zabar’s Deli. The American Museum of Natural History can also be found here and is an absolute must-see for all ages.
Central Park is the most visited urban park in the US. You can easily spend the day here with 843 acres of walking trails, ice rinks, cycle paths, a Zoo, and even a castle. Bordering the eastern length of Central Park is 5th Avenue, home to some of the world’s most renowned museums, such as The Met and The Guggenheim. Upscale Madison and Park Avenue are found further east, which is great for watching wealthy New Yorkers dip in and out of luxury designer stores.
Downtown stretches to Battery Park at Manhattan’s southern tip, where ferries leave to the legendary Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The financial district is anchored by Wall St, home to the New York Stock Exchange and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Surrounding neighbourhoods offer a great contrast to this commercial hub – Soho, Greenwich, Tribeca and the Meatpacking District are crammed with cool bars, shops and restaurants.
Midtown’s highlights include 5th Avenue shopping, Grand Central Station, the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Times Square, Broadway and the Rockefeller Centre – make sure you leave time to visit either the Top of The Rock or The Empire State Building as the sunsets, to witness the city’s lights come alive on your final evening in the Big Apple.
Bid farewell to the Big Apple, collect your rental car from Newark Airport and venture into the beautiful nature of New York State. The Finger Lakes Region, which inspired the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life, ‘ is where you’ll enjoy hiking, State Parks and small towns at your pleasure.
Niagara Falls is made up of three massive, separate waterfalls. The largest is on the Canadian side of the border and is named Horseshoe Falls, whilst Bridal Veil and American Falls are on the US side. Such is the power of the water that passes over the falls, Niagara has moved 7 miles upriver since it was first formed.
Spend a second day exploring Niagara Falls’ must-see attractions. One must-do is to take to the water and experience the power of the falls close up. Hornblower Niagara Cruises operates boats from the Canadian side of the border. Your detailed Road Trip Pack will detail all the numerous other visitor attractions.
Head northeast to the Adirondacks Mountains and relax by Lake George or Lake Placid, where more than six million acres of protected nature await.
This iconic Vermont ski resort town is as cute as a button, providing state-of-the-art alpine lifts with picture-perfect small-town charm. In the summer months, biking and hiking take over. And come Autumn, the leaves put on a show for all to see.
Enjoy your second day in Stowe by exploring the town’s rich history, along with its excellent shopping opportunities. The mountain resorts provide amazing spas that allow you to relax in the calming nature.
Leave Vermont and journey through the Green Mountains and onto the White Mountains in neighbouring New Hampshire. Jackson is famous for its numerous covered bridges; road-trippers may wish to cruise around the area in search of these charming structures. Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in the Northeastern States, dominates the area and is well worth a visit for epic views from its summit, which can be reached by car.
Drive through New Hampshire on your way to Acadia National Park in Maine. Road-trippers have been drawn to Maine’s beautiful, rugged coast throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diverse landscape, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The National Park is home to many plants, animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today, visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
A full day to explore every corner of Acadia National Park. End your time in Acadia National Park by watching the sunset from the top of Cadillac Mountain. This is the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard, where you can witness an impressive sunset over Maine below.
Enjoy breakfast in Acadia National Park before heading south along Maine’s wonderful coastline to the picturesque small town of Kennebunkport, where you can taste one of their famous crab meals. Explore the quaint streets or simply bask in the sunshine on one of the beautiful beaches in this traditional New England fishing town.
Time to head south to Boston. The most historic part of the city is the North End. Famous for its cobbled streets, characterful churches and revolutionary past. If you’re visiting in the autumn, try to fit in a whale-watching trip. Boats depart regularly next to the excellent aquarium. Tonight, enjoy traditional New England hospitality in the North End with seafood or Italian. Both are superb!
Discover more of Boston’s must-see places, including a stroll over the Longfellow Bridge at sunset, seeking out 17th-century gravestones, exploring some of Boston’s charming neighbourhoods like Beacon Hill and cheering on one of the city’s great sporting teams.
When the pilgrims got lost searching for New York, they happened across this patch of land and named it after the port they had departed from on the overside of the pond. Today, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Native Americans and the Pilgrims or visit a stunning replica of the Mayflower boat that carried them. Afterwards, take scenic Highway 6 out to Cape Cod’s Provincetown.
A summer home for the Kennedys, this 65-mile-long peninsula offers historic towns, fantastic seafood and wild sand dunes. Packed with visitors during the summer months, spring and autumn also offer enjoyable weather and a great experience for visitors. From your Cape Cod hotel or B&B, you can relax in the gorgeous coastal surroundings.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the coast of Rhode Island, which is filled with classic Colonial architecture that has been the centrepiece for several Hollywood films in recent decades. Newport, Rhode Island, is a perfect summer getaway for travellers who enjoy a perfect mix of quaint streets, coastal scenery and history.
After enjoying the morning and a long lunch in the beautiful town of Newport, you’ll then take a ferry over to Long Island and cruise down to The Hamptons.
The Hamptons are home to many of the East Coast’s rich and famous. Some of the mansions need to be seen to be believed – but this area also offers charming clapperboard cottages, historic windmills and adorable villages. Cruise around the leafy streets and enjoy great seafood lunches by the beach. The Hamptons make for a beautiful finish to this Ultimate New England road trip.
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No, far from it. We work with a range of properties from 3* to 5*, so we can adapt the trip to match most budgets. We have access to rooms in more than 800 hotels, motels, lodges and B&Bs across North America.
The minimum age to rent a car is 21 in the United States or Canada, although, in addition, any drivers under 25 years of age will generally incur a surcharge.
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