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New England
F all F oliage
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 3, 2021
with host MIKE LYNCH,
WCCO® Radio Retired
Meteorologist & his wife Kathy
Sightseeing Liberty Cruise
Courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Photo Credit James Nizgus
New England Fall Foliage
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 3, 2021 Additional dates may be available
Boston Freedom Trail Guided Tour Hobo Railroad Ride
Experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn in historic New England’s vibrant Mike &
16, 1777, which historians consider of The Big Apple. Discover many
cities and quaint villages. the defining turning point in the Manhattan landmarks on a driving Kathy Lynch
Revolutionary War. Later, visit tour with an expert local guide and
guide on a tour exploring sites on the Mountains of New Hampshire. Here, WCCO ® Radio
DAY 1: FLY TO BOSTON Freedom Trail and learn about the pristine brooks babble under covered
Bennington Pottery to learn about view Central Park, Lincoln Center for
Upon arrival on the East Coast, we their ‘hands-on’ approach to the the Performing Arts, Rockefeller Center, Meteorologist,
crucial role they played in our colonial bridges that hearken to simpler Mike Lynch
check-in for a two-night stay in Boston. pottery-making process. We spend Times Square, and other iconic ven-
history. View Paul Revere’s home times. To add even more charm to recently retired
the next two nights in Great Barrington, ues. Once we check-in to our hotel,
DAY 2: J FK LIBR A RY & and Old North Church where signal our woodland excursion, we’ll also from regular
Massachusetts, the heart of the prepare to get swept away with the
BOSTON SIGHTS lanterns ignited the American take a ride on the Hobo Railroad. broadcasting at
Berkshires. B,L,D bright lights and big personalities of
We begin our discoveries of New Revolution. Enjoy a special WCCO ® We’ll continue our afternoon with WCCO ® Radio
Radio Welcome Dinner with your Tour a tour of Fadden’s Sugarhouse to a Broadway Musical, a performance
England at the John F. Kennedy DAY 6: N OR M A N ROCK W ELL like none other. B after 40 years. He reported everything
Presidential Library and Museum. Director this evening. B,D learn about maple syrup production, MUSEUM & SH A K ER from heat waves to 60 below zero
from tapping the trees to the final record temperatures plus tornadoes,
An insightful documentary film and
DAY 3: SA LEM product. Dinner is included tonight
V ILL AGE DAY 8: LIBERT Y CRUISE
nostalgic exhibits celebrate JFK and After breakfast visit The Mount, a blizzards, and everything else the
This morning board a ferry and cruise with time to unwind at our accommo- & N YC YOUR WAY
the glamorous Camelot era. After, we country house that belonged to author sky dishes out!
to the city of Salem, home to the dations in Ludlow, Vermont. B,D Today we see New York from the
head into Boston and enjoy lunch at Edith Wharton. Wharton is best known water during a Liberty Cruise. We Mike has been teaching stargazing
infamous Salem witch trials. Tour the
Quincy Market. Y Later, we join a for being the first woman to win the
city and see the Witch Trials Memorial, DAY 5: HILDENE – THE LINCOLN pass the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, classes in Minnesota and Wisconsin
the House of Seven Gables, the FA MILY HOME Pulitzer Prize for literature in 1921 for and have spectacular views of the for nearly 50 years. He has written
Strawbery Banke Museum Salem Witch Museum, and more. This morning tour the home of her novel The Age of Innocence. Next, newly risen One World Trade Center. starwatching and weather books for
Enjoy leisure time in Salem to eat, Robert Lincoln, the only child of visit Norman Rockwell’s former home Engage with your fellow travelers over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and many other
explore, and shop before departing Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to and studio, now housing a fascinating an exciting Holiday Vacations Farewell states. Mike is an astronomy columnist
for Portsmouth, New Hampshire. live to adulthood who later became museum of his life, art, and legacy. Lunch and spend the rest of your last for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and many
Upon arrival, tour the Strawbery Chairman of the Pullman Company. We continue to the Hancock Shaker day in NYC with free time for further newspapers across the U.S. He is also
Banke Museum, a wonderful heritage His Georgian Revival mansion was Village, where you will admire the exploration, relaxation, or both. L an avid astrophotographer.
park and history museum with dozens built in 1905 and is nestled in a valley famous Roundstone Barn and enjoy
a typical Shaker lunch. A guided tour DAY 9: FLY HOME Kathy Lynch retired from Wells Fargo
of restored buildings and exhibits surrounded by the scenic Green in Minneapolis after a 40 year career.
Courtesy of Strawbery Banke Museum
on colonial life. We arrive in North sheds light on the pacifist, communal Arrive home with wonderful memories
Mountain National Forest. Tour the She continues to assist Mike with his
Conway this evening and check-in Shaker lifestyle and some of their to cherish.
mansion, the grounds, explore the astronomy career.
to our overnight accommodations. 1903 Pullman Palace Car, Sunbeam, handmade furniture. This evening is Please note: The color of fall foliage is a
and much more. After, we visit the yours to relax and decompress. B,L natural occurrence and cannot be guaranteed. Mike and Kathy have hosted Holiday
DAY 4: K ANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY Bennington Battle Monument. This Vacations’ tours all over the world.
Some of New England’s most beloved memorial stands over 300 feet tall
DAY 7: N EW YOR K CIT Y & Join them and WCCO ® Radio
vistas unfold before us today on and is made of bluish-grey magne- BROA DWAY MUSIC A L M O D E R ATE listeners on
the Kancamagus Highway, amidst sian limestone, built to commemorate Today we trade nature’s grand pan- AC T I V I T Y L E V E L this wonderful
the lush foliage and towering White the Battle of Bennington on August orama for the exciting cityscape Refer to General Information for details vacation!
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Ludlow, Vermont Minneapolis - St. Paul International
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Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home Great Barrington
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• Norman Rockwell Museum
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A S S O C I A T I O N
Attractions & Highlights
Presidential Legacies, Mysterious History & World-Class Theater
John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library & Museum
Established in 1979, the JFK
Library and Museum is dedicated
to preserving the legacy of our
35th president. Learn about
President Kennedy’s life and
dedication to creating a better
world through politics and public
Courtesy of JFK Library
service during one of the most
dramatic and meaningful cultural
shifts in our nation’s history.
Salem
Salem is considered one of the
most significant ports in Puritan
American history, so it’s only fitting
to arrive by ferry. A local guide
will share many historical sites
as we learn about Salem’s rich
colonial history including ties to
the American Revolution, New
England maritime events, and
the famous witch trials.
Broadway Musical
There’s nothing quite like a Broad-
way Musical “on Broadway.” Located
in the Theater District in Midtown
Manhattan, seeing a show here is
an iconic part of any trip to New
York City, letting you experience
the very best in talent and production
with some of the most passionate
performers and workers in the
industry.
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