New England
There are few things more spectacular than New England in the fall. The fiery leaves, apples, and crisp fall air put me at ease as we road tripped through NY, CT, RI, NH, and VT.
Our trip launched from NYC, where we spent the day exploring Central Park and The Met. Dinner at Serendipity was followed by a trip to Bloomingdales and Times Square.
On day two we took the train from Penn Station to New Haven, CT, where we rented a car and drove to Mystic, CT, and Newport, RI. While In Newport, we toured the Breakers Mansion. We arrived in Boston, MA, late that evening where we stayed at the Omni Parker House. The next day was spent in Boston walking the Freedom Trail, and in the evening we toured Salem. The next two days were spent on the road with stops in Concord, MA, Walden Pond, Woodstock, VT, and Burlington, VT. We ended the trip in Hartford, where we toured Mark Twain's home, before taking the train back to NYC.
To my happy recollection, our diet mostly consisted of fresh picked apples, roadside fudge, apple cider, and Vermont cheese.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met Fifth Avenue presents over 5,000 years of art spanning all cultures and time periods. Since the Museum opened its doors to the public in its current location in Central Park in 1880, its footprint has expanded to cover more than two million square feet. Today, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and cultures.
Mystic Pizza in Mystic, CT
Our story begins in 1973... when the Zelepos family opened Mystic Pizza. Hard work, family effort and a "secret recipe" contributed to the long run success of Mystic Pizza. Of course, the real reason behind our success is our pizza. So addicting is Mystic Pizza that the crowds grew and grew.
The day Hollywood came to town... Incredibly, Mystic Pizza® caught the eye of screenwriter Amy Jones, who was summering in the area. Ms. Jones chose Mystic Pizza as the focus and setting for her story of the lives and loves of three young waitresses. The movie was filmed on location in Mystic and neighboring towns. "Mystic Pizza" was released in 1988 and was a hit, even Siskel and Ebert gave it two thumbs up!
The Mark Twain House and Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum has restored the author’s Hartford, Connecticut, home, where the author and his family lived from 1874 to 1891. Twain wrote his most important works during the years he lived there, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. In addition to providing tours of Twain’s restored home, a National Historic Landmark, the institution offers activities and educational programs that illuminate Twain’s literary legacy and provide information about his life and times.
The Freedom Trail
Walk Into History along the iconic Freedom Trail – the 2.5 mile red line leading to nationally significant historic sites, each one an authentic treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.
Omni Parker House
The location was perfect. As a first time visitor to Boston, the location allowed me to walk the entire freedom trail with ease. We were close to Newbury street, a great location for dinner.
Overall, the stay was very comfortable. The lobby and room were clean and well kept. The staff was top notch and accommodating. The hotel has a classic charm, while being modern and well maintained. I will definitely stay here when I'm back in Boston.
Room Tip: Parking is only valet, and costs $45 a night!
Salem, MA
Salem is a city on the north coast of Massachusetts above Boston. It's famous for its 1692 witch trials, during which several locals were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Landmarks from this episode include the Witch House, the former home of a trial judge. The Peabody Essex Museum has a massive collection of global art and artifacts, including a rebuilt Qing-era Chinese house.
The Breakers Newport Mansion
The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America.
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) established the family fortune in steamships and later in the New York Central Railroad, which was a pivotal development in the industrial growth of the nation during the late 19th century.
Woodstock, VT
The town of Woodstock is a beautiful historic area in the Green Mountains of Windsor County and is easily accessible from the interstates. It is a destination boasting the only national park in Vermont, three covered bridges, fabulous restaurants, charming boutiques and shops, agricultural landscapes and numerous lodging establishments.
