America/ New England fly drive. Anyone done it.

[Tashyboy]

just sat talking to Missis T about this years " Main Holiday", and asked her where she fancies going. She has mentioned this which is on our "bucket list".
So Anyone done any of this.
Starting point would probably be Boston. time of year probably sept/fall so would try and pull in a Patriots game.
Any thoughts and suggestions for something that is very much in its infancy would be greatly appreciated, IE flights, golf courses 😜,places.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Boothbay, Maine is a lovely place - and where they filmed the musical Carousel. Had three nights fantastic B&B close by on Hodgdon Island (in the eponymous Inn) a few years ago. Would have liked longer in Maine. Our New England tour wasn't extensive - only really took in Boston, Cape Cod and Plymouth on the way up to Maine from staying with friends in upper New York State. We visited Winged Foot - but only visited. There looks to be plenty of good and affordable golf in that area though.

 

[Tashyboy]

Boothbay, Maine is a lovely place - and where they filmed the musical Carousel. Had three nights fantastic B&B close by on Hodgdon Island (in the eponymous Inn) a few years ago. Would have liked longer in Maine. Our New England tour wasn't extensive - only really took in Boston, Cape Cod and Plymouth on the way up to Maine from staying with friends in upper New York State. We visited Winged Foot - but only visited. There looks to be plenty of good and affordable golf in that area though.

Did Plymouth and Plymouth plantation when I was over there a couple of years ago. I did fancy starting from Provincetown, having caught ferry from Boston. Then working my way down to Martha's Vineyard for a couple of days. Up past Plymouth, probably Manchester towards Salem, Gloucester, Niagara Falls, the choices are endless.
we had a right good laugh in Plymoutha no the plantation. caught the train from NY up to Boston and some of the New England towns on the coast looked stunning.

 

[Hobbit]

#1 daughter did the New England in the Fall trip this year. Flew in to New York and had a couple of days sightseeing and getting used to the time shift. Train to Boston, which didn't take long at all. Overnight there then picked up a Mustang for the road trip. Inland going north, and along the coast coming back staying at half a doz places. Dropped off the car in Boston and train back up to NY for 5 days proper sightseeing and shows.

loved it so much she's already booked again for this coming Fall.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Did Plymouth and Plymouth plantation when I was over there a couple of years ago. I did fancy starting from Provincetown, having caught ferry from Boston. Then working my way down to Martha's Vineyard for a couple of days. Up past Plymouth, probably Manchester towards Salem, Gloucester, Niagara Falls, the choices are endless.
we had a right good laugh in Plymoutha no the plantation. caught the train from NY up to Boston and some of the New England towns on the coast looked stunning.

Salem is nice and only about 40 mins on the train from Boston, Plymouth also, but thats to the south.

We went on a whale watch trip, which was........AWESOME!!!!!!!

 

[Ethan]

Boston, Cape Cod, Rhode Island, White Mountains etc. Lots to do. Can get the Acela train to NYC in a couple of hours. The Cape is busy at weekends up to Labor Day and the leaf forecast will affect hotel availability. Lots of good golf all over the place.

 

[North Mimms]

We did a trip starting in Boston in the Autumn a few years back.

Spent a few days in Boston (no car as you have to pay for city centre parking in a lot of hotels). The central historic part is quite compact and very suitable for walking. We did a walking guided tour (with guide in character as 17th woman) which was excellent.
Union Oyster House a must.

Then we collected car and drove to stay with friends in New Hampshire.

The autumn colour seems to be very predictable date wise- we planned our trip to fit with staying with our friends at the height of "leaf peeping" season. We had to drive about 50 miles further north to see optimum display as autumn was running a week late!
Lovely empty golf courses!

"Bed and breakfast" is often the premium type of accomadtion rather than budget

 

[Ethan]

The local weather forecasts will show the wave of leaf changes moving down New England with the areas that are pre-peak, peak and post-peak. Some of the leaf vistas in the rural areas are stunning.