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September 28 - October 8, 2026 · Motorcoach tour
Fall in New England – A Breathtaking Autumn Getaway
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Fall in New England – A Breathtaking Autumn Getaway
Experience the brilliant colors of autumn on this scenic journey through New England’s most charming towns and stunning landscapes. Travel through Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, where rolling hills, covered bridges, and quaint villages showcase the beauty of the season. Enjoy a scenic drive along the famous Kancamagus Highway, and visit the picturesque coastal towns of Maine. From classic New England charm to stunning fall foliage, this tour is the perfect way to embrace the magic of autumn. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart of New England!
April 1, 2026 - $100 admin fee (per person) Cancelation Fee
April 2-July 1, 2026 - $500.00 Cancellation Fee (per person) + nonrecoverable
After July 2, 2026 - Only recoverable expenses
Light activity A comfortable pace with light walking and moderate time on your feet. You should be able to walk through attractions, hotels and restaurants at an easy pace and manage short distances on your own. Expect some stairs or slightly uneven ground, with rest built into the day. Not sure if it suits you? Call us, or read what each pace means.
Your trip
Open any day to read it in full. Meal chips show what’s included that day. Timings are a guide — your final documents confirm the details.
Travel to Ohio
(L) We will meet our Lamers coach and some new and old friends as we travel through Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. We will stop for an included lunch in Mishiwaka. Then we will stop in Beachwood, Ohio for a good night’s rest. Dinner on your own
Ohio to Ithaca NY
(B,D) We continue our journey eastward through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York enjoying the beautiful scenery. We will head to Ithaca, NY with a lunch stop along the way. After a relaxing afternoon and we will settle in for the Night in Ithaca NY.
Baseball Hall of Fame/Lake Placid NY
(B,D) Today we will follow the scenic highway 80 to Cooperstown which is on Otsego Lake. We will learn about the stars of America’s pastime at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. After time for lunch on your own in Cooperstown, we will head north to Lake Placid, New York. Our hotel is located in the downtown district across from Mirror Lake. The late afternoon and evening are on your own to explore this quaint town. An included dinner will be served at our hotel. Night in Lake Placid, New York
Trapp Family Lodge/Cider Mill
(B,L,D) This morning we head east into Vermont. We will make a stop at the Gold Brook Covered Bridge. Then we head to Trapp Family Lodge for an included lunch and tour. We will visit a Cider Mill for an afternoon snack before stopping in Waterbury VT. Dinner is included this evening. Night in Waterbury, Vermont.
Kancamagus Hwy/North Conway NH
(B,L) Today is all about scenery. We will have time to do a little hiking in Franconia Notch State Park. The trail will include a waterfall and lots of stunning foliage (2.2 mile hike with stairs... not required as part of the tour). After lunch on your own, we will embark on the famous Kancamagus Highway. This 34.5 mile stretch of highway is regarded as the best place in the United States for viewing fall foliage. We will then arrive in North Conway, New Hampshire, for a two night stay
Conway Scenic Railroad
(B,L) Today brings more beauty of the White Mountains. WE will head toward the train depot and give the people a few minutes to enjoy the North Conway Five and Ten and Zeb’s General Store. We will board the Conway Scenic Railroad for a five hour ride over 50 miles of rugged landscape. Our first class tickets will provide comfortable seats and appetizers. An included box lunch will also be served for eating on the train or at a picnic table when we have a chance to leave the train for a half hour and enjoy the countryside. Upon return to North Conway, we will view some covered bridges and then give everyone a chance to enjoy the downtown area for a little shopping and supper on your own. Night in North Conway.
Maine
(B,L) Maine is our destination today. First we have several things to do in New Hampshire. This morning we will tour the beautiful Castle in the Clouds. This mountaintop mansion was built in 1913 and offers spectacular views. Another hour down the road will take us to Canterbury Shaker Village. We will enjoy an included lunch there and then have a guided tour of this 19th century Shaker community with period buildings and demonstrations. We will have a chance to get supper on our own and then drive into Maine and our two night stay there. Night in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME.
Portland/Kennebunkport
(B,D) This morning we will head to Portland, Maine. A step-on guide will share the city of Portland with us. We plan to visit a few lighthouses along the way. Then it is off to Kennebunkport for an afternoon of exploring this exquisite seaside town. You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch and shop. We will drive past the Bush compound and trek back to our hotel. Tonight we will enjoy an included dinner near the ocean. Night in South Portland, ME.
Westpoint
(B,D) Today, we turn west. The states we pass through will include Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. This afternoon we will make a stop at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Our guide will give us a history of the campus which includes a million dollar view overlooking the Hudson River. An included dinner will follow near Newburgh, New York. Night in Newburgh, New York.
Appalachian Mountains
(B,D) Our day takes us through the Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny National Forest of Pennsylvania. We will arrive early evening in Beachwood, Ohio where we spent our first night. An included dinner will round out our day. Night in Beachwood, Ohio.
Return Home
(B,L) As we travel across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, we’ll have time to reminisce a great trip, catch up on our journal writing, and maybe take a well-deserved nap. An included lunch will be part of our day. Arrival in Fond du Lac will be approximately 6 p.m. Please calculate the other drop-off locations accordingly. Night in home sweet home.
What’s included
✓Deluxe Motor Coach
✓Premier lodging
✓22 included meals
✓all tickets and admission to included attractions
✓Bags will be delivered and picked up from your room at each hotel (Limit one bag per person)
Not included
—meals not listed on the itinerary
—Driver ($3-$4 per day per person) and Tour director ($6-$8 per day per person) tips
Thanks for all the memories we made on the trip. You were very hospitable and the trip was very organized.
Before you travel
Three things people ask us before they book. Anything else, call (262) 290-1303.
Getting on board
Designated pickup points across Wisconsin. You will never be asked to make your own way to Chicago.
Exact times come with your final documents, three to four weeks before departure.
Who you'll travel with
Expect thirty to fifty travellers, more than half of whom have toured with us before, and one of our own directors with the group the whole way.
Solo travellers join every departure. Want to know who is already booked on this one? Call and ask — we are asked it every week.
Room options
Traveling alone? Tell us when you book and we will gladly try to match you with a same-gender roommate, so you avoid the single supplement.
Ask a question
How much walking is there really? Can you accommodate a dietary need? Is there a roommate available? Ask us anything about New England in Fall — a real person reads every message and replies within one business day.
from $4,000 / per person
Or call us directly: (262) 290-1303 · Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
A real person reads every message and replies within one business day.
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