Celebrating the Autumn Tapestry and History of New Hampshire

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With autumn’s brilliance as your backdrop, witness the essence of New England in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region, discovering historic towns, Colonial traditions and covered bridges.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Delight in the vibrant reds, ambers and golds of the New Hampshire landscape during a day of autumn leaf peeping
    • Enjoy traditional NH music and dance presented by a legendary fiddler, storyteller and keeper of the dance
    • Visit the historic towns of Nelson and Harrisville along with the Cathedral of the Pines, a beautiful outdoor sanctuary that also serves as a memorial to the nation’s fallen soldiers

What's this trip about?

    With autumn’s brilliance as your backdrop, witness the essence of New England in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region, discovering historic towns, Colonial traditions and covered bridges.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day
1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner West Swanzey D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center Afternoon: Check-in and Registration will begin between 3:00-3:30 p.m. in the Mayflower Lodge - Office. When you get your room assignment, you will also receive you...
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2 Monadnock & Covered Bridges, Hiking, Recreational Activities West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center Breakfast: Breakfast will be served 8:00-8:45 am, buffet style in the Mayflower Dining Room featuring choices of cold and hot cereals, bread to toa...
Day
3 Regional History, Photography Tips & Walk, NH Song & Dance West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center Breakfast: Breakfast will be served 8:00-8:45 am, buffet style in the mayflower Dining Room featuring choices of cold and hot cereals, bread to t...
Day
4 Leaf Peeping Excursion, Local Folk Artists West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center Activity note: Tour by bus today; limited walking Breakfast: Breakfast will be served from 8:00-8:45 am, buffet style in the Mayflower Dining Room, featuring pancak...
Day
5 Nelson & Harrisville Field Trips, Cathedral of the Pines West Swanzey B,L,D Pilgrim Pines Conference Center Breakfast: A fantastic full buffet breakfast awaits you in the Mayflower Dining Room, served from 8:00-8:45 am. Morning: Our morning will begin wi...
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6 Hike to Skytop on campus, Wrap up session Check out of rooms West Swanzey B,L Activity note: Optional hike will give a great view of Swanzey Lake and Mt Monadnock. Moderate grade on hard pack surface. Shorter hike to Beaver Habitat will be available. Breakfa...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $699
Price per day$117
Last Updated: 10/29/2018

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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