Headed to the Northeast (US) this June/July. What should I see?
#21
Originally Posted by LeonMom
Originally Posted by QBeth
As for Ben & Jerry's, I wasn't impressed. People tell me it used to be better a few years back before it was bought from the original owners. Also, the tour, if I remember correctly, involved a lot of stairs.
Just MHO.
Just MHO.
[Edit: maybe I should "take" my grammar a little more seriously?! :shock: I read my post and had to laugh.]
#23
Have you been to DC? If not, and have to do it rather quickly, try one of the bus tours that go to the momnuments. You will get to spend a little time at each one.
There are SO many things to see in DC. We have been there 3 times, and still have more to see.
Have a safe and grand trip! Take pics for all of us to see!
And Ginny Beyers place is close to DC if you like her things ( I have to admit, I was a little disappointed, but that is just me)
There are SO many things to see in DC. We have been there 3 times, and still have more to see.
Have a safe and grand trip! Take pics for all of us to see!
And Ginny Beyers place is close to DC if you like her things ( I have to admit, I was a little disappointed, but that is just me)
#24
Niagara Falls.... be sure to do the Maid of the Mist boat trip... we went in June and it was super. The butterflies in the conservatory weren't up and about yet so you might wait on that. We did have a room on the Canadian side right above the horseshoe falls on the 15th floor and spent all evening just looking out the window...then they had the fireworks and it was like we were in the middle of them.
NYC -- if you have a chance, take the 4 or 5 hour bus tour...well worth it. They take you around and show you everything! You don't have to worry about getting lost or ran over either. It included a ride on the ferry past the Statute of Liberty and back.
Also there was a ferry we did from I think it was Long Island up to Groton CT or near there...was really cool.
Next time we'll take the time to visit in Norfolk and see some of the shipyards rather than just seeing them from the interstate.
Have a super trip...we loved it when we went there.
NYC -- if you have a chance, take the 4 or 5 hour bus tour...well worth it. They take you around and show you everything! You don't have to worry about getting lost or ran over either. It included a ride on the ferry past the Statute of Liberty and back.
Also there was a ferry we did from I think it was Long Island up to Groton CT or near there...was really cool.
Next time we'll take the time to visit in Norfolk and see some of the shipyards rather than just seeing them from the interstate.
Have a super trip...we loved it when we went there.
#26
I agree the Ben and Jerry was not impressive, but the town of Stowe, near by, is amazing! You can squeeze a quilt shop there too. The Shelbourne Museum is great and near by is also Strawberry and Rhubarb (name may have changed recently) quilt shop.
Have fun!
Have fun!
#27
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If you need a break between Boston and DC, Philadelphia has some well know attractions. The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are close together and there are usually story tellers and other actors around to give tours and explain the area history. Parking can be a problem, but tour busses are available. Sounds like a great trip.
#28
Originally Posted by ptquilts
in Vermont you must see the Shelburne Museum just south of Burlington - a fantastic collection of quilts.
And don't forget Keepsake Quilting in the lakes region of NH. Great shop.
And don't forget Keepsake Quilting in the lakes region of NH. Great shop.
#29
I know you will get some wonderful tips from people who actually live in the areas that your will be visiting, but I thought I would tell you about some places I've enjoyed as a tourist:
Mystic Conn (Mystic Seaport)
Salem Mass (Witch trial history)
Bar Harbor Maine (eating lobster by the water at a lobster
pound)
Freeport Maine (LL Bean)
http://www.fdr.net/home (Campobello--FDR home)
Those are what come to mind right now of neat things we saw.
Have a great trip!
Mystic Conn (Mystic Seaport)
Salem Mass (Witch trial history)
Bar Harbor Maine (eating lobster by the water at a lobster
pound)
Freeport Maine (LL Bean)
http://www.fdr.net/home (Campobello--FDR home)
Those are what come to mind right now of neat things we saw.
Have a great trip!
#30
Originally Posted by susie0808
On your way to DC you could also detour thru NYC and see a broadway show. There are some really good ones out there.
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