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Originally Posted by carolaug
You are right...the walkway is so pretty also I have taken the lobster boat ride. The price was great and the scenery incredible...the shores are all cliffs and so pretty.
Originally Posted by selm
There's a great lobster place in Ogunquit, ME called the Lobster Pound and a wonderful seaside cliff walk called the Marginal Way. Plymouth harbor has the Mayflower II and Plimoth Plantation nearby is great too but it is built on a hill so the older folks may have a problem walking down to see the village and back up the hill to leave.
If you have time Cape Cod is nice to see also. To see things like the National Seashore Park and Provincetown however it is a lengthly ride. About 45 min from the Cape Cod Canal to the Seashore Park visitors center and another 1/2 hour to P-town. Wherever you decide to visit, have a great trip and welcome to New England. :) Oh, I meant to add - if you really want to see the Pops on 7/4 you need to get there veeerrry early. They don't let people go there as early as they used to do but people go and sit as early as possible until the show starts about 8 pm. (that's why I've never gone-years ago people camped out all night). |
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Originally Posted by Maride
Originally Posted by carolaug
You are right...the walkway is so pretty also I have taken the lobster boat ride. The price was great and the scenery incredible...the shores are all cliffs and so pretty.
Originally Posted by selm
There's a great lobster place in Ogunquit, ME called the Lobster Pound and a wonderful seaside cliff walk called the Marginal Way. Plymouth harbor has the Mayflower II and Plimoth Plantation nearby is great too but it is built on a hill so the older folks may have a problem walking down to see the village and back up the hill to leave.
If you have time Cape Cod is nice to see also. To see things like the National Seashore Park and Provincetown however it is a lengthly ride. About 45 min from the Cape Cod Canal to the Seashore Park visitors center and another 1/2 hour to P-town. Wherever you decide to visit, have a great trip and welcome to New England. :) Oh, I meant to add - if you really want to see the Pops on 7/4 you need to get there veeerrry early. They don't let people go there as early as they used to do but people go and sit as early as possible until the show starts about 8 pm. (that's why I've never gone-years ago people camped out all night). |
Booklady, Please share pictures of your trip. Be safe, have fun and make some wonderful memories.
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In Maine you can find lobster everywhere, even the McDonalds serves lobster rolls! There are lots of restaurants that serve lobster all along the coast of New England and they are usually reasonabley priced. Also, you won't find better clam chowder anywhere else.
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Originally Posted by IrishNY
Between Niagara Falls and CT, go through the Finger Lakes region. There are many many wineries to visit, but it is also just a beautiful part of the country.
There is also a great deal of history in the area, including the village of Waterloo is the birthplace of Memorial Day. Right next to Waterloo, is Seneca Falls, home to the Women's rights' movement. The lakes are beautiful. I used to live between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. Let me know if you have any questions about the area! |
Thanks to everyone for the ideas. I booked a hotel for Boston, about 8-10 miles out from downtown. The hotel shuttle will take us to the train station to go downtown. The lady at the hotel was VERY helpful and suggested a 5-6am start time to get in the main area!!!!! She works security at the Hatch Shell on the 4th (2nd job) and offered to call me back with more information!
Now on to the DC hotel. And the paperwork to visit the White House. Wish me luck! |
When in Boston go to the Kennedy Library
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Booked the DC hotel. We're getting ready!
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Shellburnemuseum.org is supposed to have a wonderful quilt exhibit. It is in Bennington, VT. I thought the original Dear Jane was there, but couldn't find it on the website. Can anyone clarify this? (I was hoping to view it when I visit there later this year.)
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Knights is one of my favorite stops in southern Maine. They always seem to have something new--at least new to me! While in that area, stop by the Nubble Lighthouse...a superb photo op!
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Peak's Island, just off from Portland, Maine, is a fun day trip, accessible only by Ferry. As a midwesterner, the whole idea is just fun to think about and experience.
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Originally Posted by QBeth
While in Vermont, consideer going to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory! It's a wonderful tour on how the bears are made, repaired, etc.
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. if you go to boston, hit the "no name" restaraunt on the fish pier...great food, lots of it & cheap! or go to quincy market & eat your way thru... everything from sushi to italian to greek... something for everyone... |
also, strawberry banke in portsmouth nh... great old neighborhood similar to old sturbridge village and plymouth plantation.. but lots of different time frames.. shows how the use of the bldgs changed... great place.
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Originally Posted by MartyT
Peak's Island, just off from Portland, Maine, is a fun day trip, accessible only by Ferry. As a midwesterner, the whole idea is just fun to think about and experience.
I'll look into it! |
Originally Posted by dljennings
also, strawberry banke in portsmouth nh... great old neighborhood similar to old sturbridge village and plymouth plantation.. but lots of different time frames.. shows how the use of the bldgs changed... great place.
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If possible see Niagra Falls from teh Canadian side so beautiful. But you may all need your passports to go across the border.
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While in DC - given that it's summer and HOT there (lived there for a couple of years) - recommend the hop/on hop/off shuttle to get you between places. Saves wear and tear. The most amazing (and least discussed) memorial is the Korean War Memorial. As you face the Lincoln it is on your left. It looks like the soldiers are walking through rice paddys. Gives you chills - ESPICALLY at night. Make sure you take a night tour also - AMAZING. Arlington Cemetary is a must. The NEWSeum on Penn Avenue is brand new - has a section of the Berlin Wall and tells the history of news reporting of world events.
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Originally Posted by JeanneZ
If possible see Niagra Falls from teh Canadian side so beautiful. But you may all need your passports to go across the border.
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Originally Posted by SharBear
While in DC - given that it's summer and HOT there (lived there for a couple of years) - recommend the hop/on hop/off shuttle to get you between places. Saves wear and tear. The most amazing (and least discussed) memorial is the Korean War Memorial. As you face the Lincoln it is on your left. It looks like the soldiers are walking through rice paddys. Gives you chills - ESPICALLY at night. Make sure you take a night tour also - AMAZING. Arlington Cemetary is a must. The NEWSeum on Penn Avenue is brand new - has a section of the Berlin Wall and tells the history of news reporting of world events.
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Originally Posted by Charleen DiSante
Ditto on the Boston traffic. It can be hairy! even for a seasoned driver. We live near Boston and would strongly advise using the "T" which can take you around Boston with many stops along the way. You could also do the Trolley or the "Duck Tour" which stop at many great spots. You can get on and off as many times as you want. You can then gauge how long it might take to walk to the next stop of just do a short walk and return to the spot where you got off. PM me with questions.
Also: Fourth of July is going to be very crowded so get in town early. Most of all enjoy the area. Keepsake Quilting in NH has to be one of your stops and there are great chairs outside the shop for DH :)
Originally Posted by Radiana
Must try to get to Plymouth Plantation, it's a recreation of the original settlement. There are people there who take the part of the settlers going about their day. We loved that place.
Just a word to the wise about Boston.........Unless things have changed since we visited, traffic is a little crazy. It's a wonderful place with lot's to see and do but it's not easy to dr Thanks to everyone for their comments. I've put them all on a list and we're checking layout and travel spots to fit them in.! |
Maine Quilt Show is July 29-31 in Augusta, Maine if you are interested. It is at the Civic Center.
The lobster roll at Red's Eats in Wiscassett is so worth the wait in line. Served plain with melted butter or mayo on the side. |
We leave tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by booklady
We leave tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We stopped at a place in Mystic CT called "Lobster in the Rough" No frills, but the lobster was fresh and the price was great.
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Finally managed to arrive at the conference in Connecticut. Major traffic problems in Ohio and again in PA. Plus an ER visit at a hospital in Wadsworth OH. Spent the day today touring in Hartford CT and a dinner cruise on the CT river. Tomorrow, maybe Bristol Ct. Then the final conference dinner at a family farm nearby. Thursday we head out on our own up to VT, NH and ME. Weather is gorgeous!
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Oh my goodness, an ER visit??? I hope all is okay. Glad you made it safely. Traffic in PA is always horrible in the summer. My DH says that the state flower of PA is a traffic cone. LOL
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Oh my goodness, an ER visit??? I hope all is okay. Glad you made it safely. Traffic in PA is always horrible in the summer. My DH says that the state flower of PA is a traffic cone. LOL
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Left Ct for VT this morning. Dad was in charge of the map so we were taking quite a few back roads! Made it to Quechee Gorge, Cabot Cheese and headed to Barre GRanite tomorrow. The afternoon we're headed to Center Harbor NH. I think there is a quilt shop there !!!!!!!
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Of course you will stop at the LIBERTY BELL. And Betsy Ross house around the corner. They are right off of 95 and, of course they are FREE.
Welcome to Philadelphia! On your way back to 95 get a cheesesteak at GINO's. Quilter68 The whole thing including the cheesesteaks will take about an hour. |
Acadia Park in Bar Harbor Maine is gorgeous
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Originally Posted by booklady
The afternoon we're headed to Center Harbor NH. I think there is a quilt shop there !!!!!!!
piney |
Originally Posted by pinecone
Originally Posted by booklady
The afternoon we're headed to Center Harbor NH. I think there is a quilt shop there !!!!!!!
piney |
Spent the day in Maine! Lobster for lunch, sailing the bay, and lobster for dinner! Put my feet in the Atlantic at Kennebunk Beach and saw a lighthouse in York Beach. Headed to Boston tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by quilter68
Of course you will stop at the LIBERTY BELL. And Betsy Ross house around the corner. They are right off of 95 and, of course they are FREE.
Welcome to Philadelphia! On your way back to 95 get a cheesesteak at GINO's. Quilter68 The whole thing including the cheesesteaks will take about an hour. |
Originally Posted by Challys
Acadia Park in Bar Harbor Maine is gorgeous
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3,005 miles and 19 states. We're home!!!! Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. We had a great time!
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Glad you had a fun and safe trip. Bet sleeping in your own bed felt good too.
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Originally Posted by pinecone
Glad you had a fun and safe trip. Bet sleeping in your own bed felt good too.
piney |
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