Multi-Day Tours

Holiday Classic Mansion Tour at Lyndhurst Mansion

See Lyndhurst mansion transformed into an extravagant wonderland of holiday splendor. Described as one of the “Ten Best Historic Holiday Tours” by USA Today, Lyndhurst goes all-out during the holiday season, filling the mansion with elaborate tableaus of décor, which change every year. Dozens of Christmas trees are expertly decorated and designed to complement the elegant period furnishings within the rooms of the house. During this month only, our curators bring out rarely-seen items that belonged to Lyndhurst’s former owners. This is a once-a-year opportunity to see many of the glittering possessions that are usually tucked away in our archives.

*Please note:  There is a fair amount of walking and a flight of steps up to the second floor. Please let us know in advance of any mobility issues.  There is no elevator in the mansion and only the 1^st floor is handicap accessible.

Guided Tour of Newport

See Newport’s two famous scenic routes – Bellevue Avenue lined with opulent mansions – Summer cottages” built by titans of industry and society during the Gilded Age, and Ten Mile Ocean Drive where you can gaze at spectacular waterfront estates and unparalleled ocean views!

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

Surround yourself with the magic of the Newport Mansions during the holiday season! See The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms in all their festive finery – a beloved Newport tradition.

These great Gilded Age houses will welcome visitors with spectacular holiday displays. Nearly 30 Christmas trees are exquisitely decorated to complement the décor and theme of each room, like Mr. Vanderbilt’s tree in The Breakers, ornamented with trains and top hats! Hundreds of poinsettias, garlands, wreaths and fresh floral arrangements add color, warmth and life. As always, the 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the Great Hall of The Breakers – made up of 150 poinsettia plants – provides a perfect holiday photo opportunity.

Marble House

William Vanderbilt built Marble House as a 39th birthday present for his wife Alva Vanderbilt. It was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport’s subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent Gilded Age mansions. The house was designed by the architect Richard Morris Hunt, inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles. The cost of the house was reported in contemporary press accounts to be $11 million, of which $7 million was spent on 500,000 cubic feet of marble.

Sparkling Lights at the Breakers

Sparkling Lights at The Breakers brings the magic of the holidays inside and outside this landmark Gilded Age mansion! You’ll stroll along a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the winter air. See illuminated displays and sparkling surprises along the way. Tour the opulent interior of The Breakers decorated in holiday splendor.

The Elms

The Elms was the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind, whose fortune was made in the coal industry. Architect Horace Trumbauer modeled it after the 18th-century French chateau d’Asnieres outside Paris.  The Elms combines the elegance of French style with the grandeur of the Gilded Age. Its landscape and art collections are among the finest in Newport.

Olde Mistick Village

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Wyndham Newport Hotel

Natural Bridge State Park

Before becoming a state park, the bridge was privately owned for nearly 250 years. In 1774, Thomas Jefferson purchased it and 157 surrounding acres from King George III of England for 20 shillings.

The 215-foot tall bridge was carved out of limestone by Cedar Creek as part of the karst terrain created by erosion.   With 1,500 acres, today’s Natural Bridge State Park offers much more than the bridge. Find beautiful forests, rolling meadows, mountain vistas, the James River valley, and cascading 30-foot waterfall. Among the park’s six miles of hiking trails is the universally-accessible Cedar Creek Trail that leads from the bridge to the Salt Peter Cave, Lost River, and Lace Falls.

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Poplar Forest is a plantation and retreat home in Forest, Virginia, that belonged to Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father and third U.S. president. Jefferson inherited the property in 1773 and began designing and working on his retreat home in 1806. Here, you’ll find award-winning, thought-provoking and meticulous historical restoration, both inside and outside the walls of Jefferson’s house, through archaeological discoveries and research that continues to uncover new knowledge about Thomas Jefferson and the free and enslaved people who formed the community at Poplar Forest. Poplar Forest was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1971 and is now operated as a historic house museum.

The National D-Day Memorial

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops battled insurmountable odds to secure freedom for the world. At this awe-inspiring memorial, the memorial shares the stories and pay tribute to their valor, fidelity, and unimaginable sacrifice.  Stories are everywhere at the National D-Day Memorial. You can find them in the poignant statues, meaningful artifacts, engaging tour guides, and directly from the valiant men and women who served on that fateful day and beyond.

Virginia Military Institute Museum

From the mounted hide of Little Sorrel, “Stonewall” Jackson’s favorite horse, to the seven Medals of Honor awarded to VMI alumni, the museum chronicles the story of the nation’s first state-sponsored military college. Special exhibits on the career of Gen. George C. Marshall, VMI Class of 1901, known as the “Architect of Victory” during WWII and author of the “Marshall Plan,” and the world-class Stewart Firearms Collection are featured in the museum.

Stonewall Jackson House Museum

Jackson’s Home is nestled in the famous and beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Lexington is still reminiscent of the time when Thomas and Anna Jackson made the town their home. Come walk in Jackson’s footsteps and discover the man who became a legend.

Lexington Carriage Company 

Jackson’s Home is nestled in the famous and beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Lexington is still reminiscent of the time when Thomas and Anna Jackson made the town their home. Come walk in Jackson’s footsteps and discover the man who became a legend.

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Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center

Mineral & Gem Sluicing Program

Learn about the gemstones, including Maine Tourmaline, commonly found in the area.  Don an apron and a bucket for a hands-on-program, where you can keep any treasures, you find.

Maine Balsam Fir Products

Maine Balsam Fir Products is a small company that hand-makes balsam-filled pillows and products.  Enjoy the natural and healthy fragrance of balsam as you learn how the owners started the company, how the pandemic affected their business and where they are today.  You’ll walk along the property to the balsam fir grove, see how they continue to make balsam pillows and other products.  And you’ll bring home one of the sweet-smelling Balsam fir bags as a souvenir.

Moose Watching Tour

We’ll meet a local guide for a two-hour moose watching tour. The guide will board our coach for a tour to nearby Grafton Notch State Park. Stop for photos at mountain overlooks and the local Artist’s Covered Bridge and locations most likely to spot a “gentle giant.”

Coos Canyon

Coos Canyon is a roadside park carved out of the Swift River. Erosion has chiseled steep cliffs on both sides of the river making for a beautiful view of the falls.  We’ll stop into the Coose Canyon Rock & Gift Store.

Height of the Land 

There are plenty of great views in Maine, but only one of them is the Height of Land.

Perched beside Route 17 in western Maine, the Height of Land offers you an expansive look at the sprawling Rangeley Lakes region and the mountains beyond. This viewpoint, on the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway, has been declared one of the finest in the state, if not New England.

Outdoor Heritage Museum

Learn about the wooden boats and steamers that travelled the lake and the hungers, fishermen and Native Americans who have flocked to the beautiful Lakes region for centuries.

Maine Forestry Museum

Dedicated to the celebration of the lumbering heritage of the Western Maine Mountain. A tour is provided here with fascinating stories of how the lumbermen made their living and the saws and equipment they used. You’ll also see a lumberman art collection and a bunkhouse.

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Sunday River Resort

Journey Behind the Falls

To stand at the heart of Niagara, you’ll first need to descend 150 feet and explore 130-year-old tunnels through the bedrock, but you’ll feel the thunderous vibration of the Horseshoe Falls long before you see them. The observation deck at the foot of this 13-story-tall wonder will leave you breathless (and maybe a little bit wet), but don’t forget the viewing portals cut straight through the rock, offering a once-in-a-lifetime view of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down in front of you.

Hornblower Niagara Boat Ride

You may have seen the Falls before but you’ve never seen them quite like this. Hold onto your heart and keep your eyes wide open because you’re in for the thrill of a lifetime! The legendary Niagara Falls boat tour takes you as close as possible to the thundering roar, awesome power and amazing mist of the mighty Falls!

Skylon Tower

The Skylon Tower is Niagara Falls most famous restaurant.  The restaurant offers fine dining 775 feet above the Falls!  You can see the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, The American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls all from the restaurants and observation deck. Visibility from Observatory on a clear day is 80 miles.

White Water Walk

Take a walk like no other, along a boardwalk at the very edge of one of the world’s wildest stretches of whitewater! Marvel at the relentless power and beauty of nature, and see how the deep and narrow Great Gorge was created. Trillions of gallons of water are forced into this accelerating trough–the sight will take your breath away!

Whirlpool Aero Car

Soar the Great Gorge, high above the racing Niagara River. You’ll be transported through the air in an antique cable car, while far below the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates one of the world’s most mesmerizing natural phenomena – the Niagara Whirlpool, sometimes frightening and always unforgettable!

Floral Clock

The intricate designs on the face of the Floral Clock are created with up to 16,000 carpet bedding plants and are changed twice each year. The planted face of the Floral Clock is maintained by the Niagara Parks horticulture staff, while the mechanism inside is kept in working order by Ontario Hydro. The tower at the back of the clock houses Westminster chimes that greet each quarter hour.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Nestled in the corner of the Niagara Region just beyond Niagara Falls, the picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake epitomizes old town charm.  Known by the locals as NOTL, this must visit village is bordered on both sides by waterfront with arbour-framed streets among lush boulevard gardens.  Wander through the Heritage District as you discover whimsical boutiques, enthralling antique shops and delightful bistros – maybe even a horse drawn carriage or two.

Duty Free Shopping

Savvy Shoppers know the term Duty Free is synonymous with great savings you can trust.

Land border duty free shops offer lower prices than Canadian & U.S. retail stores.  The store has numerous luxury and prestige brands in store daily. Look for premium brands and exclusive offers on alcohol, fragrance, cosmetics, confectionery, jewelry, sunglasses and handbags.

*Falls View Room could be CAN or US Falls, and may be a partial view. The rooms are located on lower levels. Trans-Bridge Tours is not responsible for location of Falls View room. Limited rooms are available.

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Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

Nantucket including a Narrated Driving Tour

Nantucket Island, the “Little Grey Lady” still looks much as it did during its heyday as a prosperous whaling and shipping port of the 1800’s: cedar shingled homes and elegant whaling mansions still line the cobblestone streets, with the modern addition of upscale boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants to suit any taste.

A narrated driving tour of Nantucket takes you across the island past cranberry bogs, rolling farm land, quiet villages, and pounding surf to the charming village of ‘Sconset.

Martha’s Vineyard

Enjoy a complete island tour upon arrival on Martha’s Vineyard Island, in the comfort of your motorcoach.  Walk with your guide to view the colorful “Gingerbread Cottages” in Oaks Bluff: enjoy scenic touring along the ocean (see where “JAWS” was filmed!) to Edgartown, a once prominent whaling town where stately whaling captain’s mansions still lines the streets.  There will be free time in Oak Bluffs or Edgartown for lunch on your own.  You will also tour to the western most community on the island, Gay Head, best known for its great clay cliffs and Gay Head Lighthouse.

Block Island

Enjoy a 1 hour narrated tour of Block Island called “the Bermuda of the North”!  Learn about island life as you travel past meadows, moors, and marshy ponds, stopping for photos at Southeast Light overlooking the dramatic cliffs known as Mohegan Bluffs.

Newport

See Newport’s two famous scenic routes – Bellevue Avenue lined with opulent mansions –
Summer cottages” built by titans of industry and society during the Gilded Age, and Ten Mile Ocean Drive where you can gaze at spectacular waterfront estates and unparalleled ocean views!

The Breakers Mansion – Newport Preservation Society Mansion

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age.  Built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, one of the richest men in America, The Breakers was everything a millionaire of the Gilded Age could want in a summer getaway. A classic Italian palazzo design, the finest American and European craftsmanship, views of the sea, and modern technology combined to make the ideal setting for luxurious living and entertaining.

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Hampton Inn – West Yarmouth

Holiday Inn Express – Newport / Middletown, RI

Mount Washington Cog Railway

Experience a sense of adventure and history on the Cog Railway’s 3-hour round-trip to the top of Mount Washington. This scenic train ride allows visitors to take in the spectacular panoramic view, spanning the White Mountains of New Hampshire and all of the Northeastern United States.

Buffet Lunch at Rosebrook Lodge with Gondola Ride to the lodge

Bretton Woods Rosebrook Lodge stands as a pinnacle of alpine elegance and panoramic beauty, nestled at the summit and accessed by the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola. This architectural marvel not only captivates visitors with its breathtaking vistas of Mount Washington and the expansive Presidential Range but also offers a dining experience, unparalleled in the White Mountains.

Photo stops to explore the fields of Lupine in Sugar Hill

Explore the Fields of Lupine in Sugar Hill with photo opportunities at St. Matthews Chapel and Sunset Hill Road (Lupine Field protected by Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust.

Mount Washington Cruise

A wonderful cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee which is an Indian term meaning Beautiful Water in a High Place.  Relax and enjoy this 72 square mile lake, the largest in New Hampshire.  Fabulous sights with three mountain ranges surrounding the lake and 365 islands it is sure to be breathtaking.

Wolfeboro, NH

Nestled on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and surrounded by the pristine beauty of forests and mountains, Wolfeboro is a quintessential New England community with a rich heritage.

Distinguished as “The Oldest Summer Resort in America,” Wolfeboro has grown to become a four-season vacation destination as well as a cherished home for full-time residents.  Here you’ll find a myriad of shops, art galleries and museums, as well as a tempting array of restaurants, bed and breakfasts and inns.

Wright Museum of World War II

Located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, the Wright Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and enduring legacy of WWII-era Americans.

Kellerhaus

The Kellerhaus is the oldest Ice Cream & Candy Maker in New Hampshire! Established in 1906 providing homemade ice cream, chocolate, & gifts to generations.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Lake Cruise

New Hampshire is famous for its picturesque lakes and mountains, and Squam Lake is a gem among many. See its amazingly clear water, rocky shores, celebrated islands, historic homes, scenic mountain views, and remarkable wildlife.

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Fairfield Inn – Plymouth, NH

New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet

With 67 locations across the state, New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet has the best selections on wine & spirits, tax free.  The selection of spirits in these enormous, well-stocked outlets is impressive and adds to the allure of the relative cheapness of tax-free booze. Local spirits from all over the New England area are on the NHLC shelves in force: Boston Harbor Maple Cream, made in Boston; Sea Hagg Rum, made in North Hampton, New Hampshire; a 100-percent corn bourbon from Smoky Quartz Distillery, another New Hampshire producer—to name just a few.

Guided Tour of Portland

Our local guide will board the coach and give a narrated tour of Portland – Maine’s largest city-by-the-sea. You’ll see views of Longfellow’s boyhood home, sea captain houses and the elegant Mansions as you drive through historic neighborhoods overlooking the islands of Casco Bay in Portland Harbor. The tour includes a stop at Portland Head Light. This historic landmark is the most photographed lighthouse in America, set in Fort Williams Park with crashing surf, a beach, and an old fort.

Boothbay Harbor

Boothbay Harbor is a small, coastal town in Maine known for its maritime heritage, seafood, and many activities.

Frenchman Bay Cruise

Enjoy the coastal Maine scenery as you cruise past waterfront mansions and Acadian National Park on this 2-hour cruise of Frenchman Bay.  A naturalist on board will narrate the cruise as you search for local wildlife including seals, harbor porpoises, osprey & eagles.

Guided Tour of Acadia Park

Tour along Park Loop Road and see: Sand Beach and Thunder Hole – where the waves crashing against the hollow rocks sounds like thunderclaps, Otter Cliff for wonderful views, continuing to the summit of Cadillac Mountain – the highest of Mount Desert’s seventeen peaks – for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and the bays and islands beyond.

Maine Lobster Festival

You’ll attend the 78^th Annual Maine Lobster Festival along the Rockland harborfront where lobster is king!  Feasting and festivities include music and entertainment and of course – feasting on hot Maine lobster and other Maine delicacies such as blueberry pie, fried clams, shrimp cocktail, steamed mussels!  At years past festivals, nearly 8 tons of lobster was prepared in the world’s largest lobster cooker – plus many other seafood and non-seafood items for lunch on your own today. Rockland is the entry point to Penobscot Bay, perhaps the most scenic body of water on the eastern seaboard. There is a wonderful boardwalk surrounding the park so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities and ocean breezes!  Or explore Rockland’s Main Street with art galleries and shops just steps from the gate.

Freeport & LL Bean Store

Experience why Freeport is New England’s favorite shopping destination.  Located on the shores of Casco Bay, Freeport is world-famous for hundreds of brand-name outlets and local boutiques housed in charming brick buildings, some dating back as far as the 18th century.  Rich in history, nature and the arts, you’ll come to shop and stay to play.

Cape Neddick “Nubble Lighthouse”

Built in 1879, Cape Neddick is the southernmost of Maine’s many lights. It is also known as Nubble Light, referring to the barren and rocky ledge (the Nubble) on which it sits.

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Best Western Merry Manor

Residence Inn – Bangor, ME

Ocean City, Maryland 

*There are only a limited number of Oceanfront rooms available. It is recommended to book early for this popular tour.

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Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza

Corning Museum of Glass

The Corning Museum of Glass is a not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass. The Museum’s campus is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, the world’s foremost library on glass, and one of the top glassworking schools in the world. Over 50,000 objects representing more than 3,500 years of history are included in the Museum’s collection; items range from the portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to contemporary sculpture.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

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• Passengers must be 21 years of age and over to qualify for any incentive and provide a valid government issued photo ID.
• Casino bonuses are subject to change at any time.
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The time of your life happens here, at the Niagara Falls casino that redefines excitement. Once you’ve had your fill of the region’s spectacular attractions, it’s time to put your luck to the test in this world-class casino. Seneca Niagara offers endless ways to win with the most sought after slot, table, keno, and poker games in New York.  Feel the anticipation, experience the thrill, and claim your fortune at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.

Maid of the Mist

This world famous scenic boat tour of the American and Horseshoe Falls is a spectacular half-hour ride but the memory lasts a lifetime.  Access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the State Park. (Waterproof rain poncho provided)

Cave of the Winds

Before descending into the Niagara Gorge for your breathtaking one-of-a-kind adventure, learn about the exciting history of Niagara Falls at the World Changed Here Pavilion.  Then, on the Cave of the Winds enjoy breathtaking one-of-a-kind views of the American and Bridal Veil Falls as you follow wooden walkways along the Niagara River to the Hurricane Deck.

** Cave of the Winds has phased out distribution of the famous Cave of the Winds sandals. Please bring footwear that can get wet.**

Niagara Scenic Trolley

The best way to see the Park! Stopping at several locations throughout the park, board and stay on for the entire 3 mile route or get on and off as you wish. A history of the park is provided by an on board tour guide

Platter’s Chocolate Factory Tour

In 1938, Carl Platter decided to what friends and family said he did best, make chocolate. Not just any chocolate however, but the chocolate North Tonawanda has come to know and love “Orange Chocolate.” Carl then started Platter’s Chocolate part time in his basement. Hence the story begins.

With multiple viewing areas, you’re able to see just about all the processes, from whipping up a batch of sponge to watching how hollow novelties are made by hand, all while enjoying a coffee, hot chocolate, an ice cream sundae, and of course, CHOCOLATES!

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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Sackets Harbor Experience Tour

Overlooking sparkling Lake Ontario, Sackets Harbor is sheltered on Black River Bay.  The village is a designated New York State Heritage Area with historic sites and attractions. Tree-lined streets and sidewalk gardens offer colorful contrasts to historic architecture and War of 1812 Battlefield. A costumed guide will come aboard the coach and include the Visitor’s Center, a driving tour, Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic site with a tour of the Navy commander’s home reflecting life in 1860, and the United Presbyterian Church showcasing Tiffany windows and an impressive pipe organ.

Coyote Moon Vineyards

The Randazzo family of Coyote Moon Vineyards handcrafts each award-winning wine at their vineyard located in Clayton, New York.  Coyote Moon Vineyards, winemaking is not a passion, it’s an obsession, and it starts from the ground up. The family carefully pays attention to details, because it is the little things that make award-winning wine. Everything from the pruning, to fruit selection through hand-harvesting, to label painting is done with purpose and passion. With such attention to detail, Coyote Moon Vineyards has quickly become one of New York’s most award-winning wineries.

Uncle Sam Boat Tour

This international tour will take you on a 22 mile round-trip through American and Canadian waters – what is considered the ‘heart’ of the 1000 Islands.  This trip will give you the best overall view of this truly unique geographical area shared by two nations.   Tour guides will provide a lively narrative as you cruise through the narrow channels, over historic sunken wrecks, by magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous and provide you with local historical facts and folk lore as well as information about the area’s geology, environment and native wildlife.  As you cruise on the emerald green waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River you will see international ships from all over the world either heading upriver to ports ringing the Great Lakes or heading downriver to the ocean and ports in distant lands. Your tour guide will even point out the exact location of the international boundary line between the U.S. and Canada so be ready to look!

Boldt Castle

This 120-room Rhineland-style castle was built at the turn of the 20th century and is the 1000 Islands region’s top attraction.  Boldt Castle is home to one of the saddest love stories ever told.  Wander the halls and imagine what could have been if tragedy had not struck.  Boldt Castle is the story of one man’s devotion to his beloved wife and a dream that went unfulfilled.

Clayton, NY

Soon after it was settled in 1822, Clayton became a major shipbuilding and lumbering port.  Dozens of charming buildings from this magnificent era remain.  Clayton is home to some of the most unique museums in the 1000 Islands, including the renowned Antique Boat Museum, The Thousand Islands Museum, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and The Thousand Islands Arts Center.  For some local flavor, stop at one of Clayton’s fine restaurants for some St. Lawrence River cuisine.

Antique Boat Museum

The Antique Boat Museum collects, preserves, interprets and celebrates boats and related artifacts to advance public understanding of the importance of boating to the cultural history of North America and the St. Lawrence River in particular.
Also included: a guided tour of the 106′ houseboat La Duchesse.  This houseboat brings the gracious River lifestyle of one hundred years ago to life. Built in 1903 for hotelier George Boldt, manager of New York City’s famed Waldorf-Astoria hotel, the houseboat was in continuous use as an elegant summer residence until she was donated to the Museum and opened for visitors at the Museum in July of 2005.

Clayton Island Tours – 1000 Islands Canada Tour (No passport required)

Weave Among Islands Not Seen on any Other US Boat Tour.  Marvel at the natural beauty of these less inhabited islands with tranquil bays, marshes, and scenic shorelines as we discover birds and wildlife that inhabit the region. Enjoy an intimate boat tour without stopping through U.S. and Canadian waters on the St. Lawrence River as we glide among the islands between the mainland of Clayton, NY and Gananoque, CA.

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Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel – Clayton, NY

Old Westbury Gardens & Phipps Estate

Take a guided tour of the magnificent mansion and the formal gardens.  Westbury House is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts, and the 200 acre estate’s formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands and lake are un-paralleled!

Vanderbilt’s “Eagle Nest”

“Eagles Nest” is a remarkable 24-room mansion that offers an intimate look at the life of the privileged Vanderbilt family from the Jazz Age through the Second World War.  Tour through rooms filled with priceless art, furnishing and personal possessions. Enter an enchanting time capsule of a vanished era!

Tour Long Island’s South Fork

Take a driving tour of the neighborhoods and villages on Long Island’s South Fork including “The Hamptons” – the summer playground of the rich and famous. Famous residents include Jerry Seinfeld, Madonna, Calvin Klein, the Hiltons, Steven Spielberg, Kelly Ripa, Paul McCartney and more!  Enjoy the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” tour as you view the homes neighborhoods and towns where the rich and famous shop, relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor.  A stop is included at Coopers Beach, on the list of top 10 beaches in the US!

Montauk & Montauk Lighthouse

The Montauk Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in New York, authorized during the Presidency of George Washington.

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor was once one of the busiest ports in the Northeast, where diverse cultures came together in pursuit of the mighty whale.

Tour Long Island’s North Fork

Enjoy rural scenery on your drive through the agricultural region, where vineyards and farm stands flourish.

North Fork Chocolate Company

Shop for hand-made artisanal chocolate and Long Island products.

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Hyatt Place – Riverhead, NY

Tour Notes: Participants must be mobile to fully participate and experience this tour! The tour entails long days and lots of walking.
October is Salem’s busiest time of year. Expect large crowds of people.

Lizzie Borden House

The Lizzie Borden House is the site of one of the most famous crimes in American history!  In 1892, a wealthy businessman and his wife were brutally murdered, and their youngest daughter Lizzie is accused. Did she do it? Hear the details that shocked the nation, tour the rooms where the evidence was found, and you decide if Lizzie is guilty.

Roger Williams Zoo – Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

After your meal you will be escorted to the park entrance for priority admission to the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular! You will be delighted & amazed by this breathtaking display of thousands of illuminated jack-o-lanterns lining the park’s trail.

Haunted Happenings

Salem’s connection to Halloween begins with the tragic events that unfolded during the Salem Witch Trials. The 19 innocent victims who lost their lives in 1692 were not witches, they were only so accused due to Puritan beliefs of the time. The Salem Witch Trials were later revived with Arthur Miller’s 1953 work, The Crucible, and again in 1992 during the tercentenary of the events and the unveiling of the Salem Witch Trials Memorial. By 1982, the City has planned the first Salem Haunted Happenings Festival during Halloween weekend. The festival was an effort to provide family-friendly events for guests who were interested in visiting the “Witch City.” Following the first festival’s success with about 50,000 guests in attendance, the annual event has continued to grow each season, drawing everyone from families, couples, history buffs, and Halloween enthusiasts from all over the world.

Today, members of the modern Pagan and Witch communities have a home in Salem, where Samhain is celebrated each October recognizing the end of the harvest season and the coming of winter. The City’s modern witches have the unique opportunity of being able to share their beliefs and celebrations with both locals and out of town guests who come to celebrate the Halloween season in Salem.

Salem Witch Museum

The Salem Witch Museum is a museum in Salem, MA about the Witch Trials of 1692. The museum is based on the actual documents of the trials.  A multi-sensory presentation including 13 life-sized stage settings that recreates the horrible and truthful events known as the Salem Witch Trials.

Live Performance of “Cry Innocent”

The audience is the jury at the trial of Bridget Bishop, accused of witchcraft.  Hear the testimony, ask the questions, and you decide the verdict – innocent or guilty?

Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

The engaging and often ghostly guides creatively convey Salem’s authentic haunted history.

Walking Tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Trace the footsteps of Washington Irving’s most famous character Ichabod Crane in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” as you walk to the author’s final resting place.

Lyndhurst Castle

One of America’s finest Gothic Revival Mansions, overlooking the Hudson River; your tour will have a Halloween twist – the lower rooms will be decorated with seasonal Halloween trimmings, including the grand Victorian dining room.  The second floor rooms will be viewed in their traditional splendor.

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Hampton Inn – Bedford/Burlington, MA

Olde Mystick Village

Sheltered within nature, Olde Mistick Village is much more than a village. Custom gifts, restaurants and Mystic-made souvenirs assembled together to offer you a shopping experience unlike anything else.

Encore Boston Harbor – Casino & Resort

When it comes to luxury hotels in Boston, Encore Boston Harbor offers the finest in hotel resort accommodations. Encore Boston Harbor features more than 2,700 slot machines, 185 table games, and numerous dining venues and spacious hotel rooms.

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American history through a multi-sensory experience. Re-enact the Event that Started a Revolution. Historical interpreters, interactive exhibits, full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessels, and historic artifacts, are just some of what you’ll experience during your visit.

Guided Tour of Fenway Park

“America’s Most Beloved Ballpark” is uniquely nestled in the city of Boston.  Fenway Park is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever.  See the home of Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk, and Rice.  Visit Pesky’s Pole and sit atop the world-famous Green Monster, which stands 37 feet 2 inches high overlooking leftfield.

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Encore Boston Harbor 

TITANIC Museum

Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is a celebration of the ship, passengers and crew! It is said that the best way to respect and honor those who gave their lives is to simply tell their stories.

As the whole world remembers the world’s most famous luxury liner, Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tn. will continue to open the door to the past in its one-of-a-kind way – letting “passengers” experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. As visitors walk the Grand Staircase, third class hallways, reach their hands into 28-degree water, and try to stand on the sloping decks, they learn what it was like on the RMS Titanic by experiencing it first-hand.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Christmas Dinner Show

The holiday festivities get playful as Elves from the North Pole & South Pole compete in a friendly rivalry while your festive four course feast is served.  Snow falls softly as the breathtaking scenes fill you with tidings of good cheer. The Stampede arena is magically transformed into a true fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, evergreens, poinsettias, old-fashioned holiday costumes and familiar holiday music.  You’ll also love the live nativity; it is both dramatic and spectacular.  The true meaning of Christmas comes alive right before your very eyes as three kings ride atop camels on their way to Bethlehem.  The stunning beauty of angels ascending from above will amaze you as the songs inspire audience members of all ages.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distiller

The holiday festivities get playful as Elves from the North Pole & South Pole compete in a friendly rivalry while your festive four course feast is served.  Snow falls softly as the breathtaking scenes fill you with tidings of good cheer. The Stampede arena is magically transformed into a true fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, evergreens, poinsettias, old-fashioned holiday costumes and familiar holiday music.  You’ll also love the live nativity; it is both dramatic and spectacular.  The true meaning of Christmas comes alive right before your very eyes as three kings ride atop camels on their way to Bethlehem.  The stunning beauty of angels ascending from above will amaze you as the songs inspire audience members of all ages.

Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas

Celebrate the season with the return of America’s Best Christmas Event for more than a decade.  Explore a winter wonderland adorned with more than 6 million twinkling lights and dozens of towering Christmas trees that add a cheerful shimmer to the award-winning rides and attractions like Big Bear Mountain.  Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping tucked into the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.  When the sun goes down, watch the winter sky shimmer to life as hundreds of festive drones light up the night during a Christmas drone show! Come experience why there’s no place like Dollywood at Christmastime!

Smith Morning Variety Show

Your fun filled day kicks off with the Smith Family Morning Variety Show. This show is filled with Southern music and culture. You’ll enjoy their unique brand of music and comedy in this intimate, familial style show. Their talented blend of classic country, bluegrass, gospel, oldies rock-n-roll, and clean family comedy pleases all.

Biltmore Estate Candlelight Evening Christmas Tour

Biltmore captures the magic of the holidays with grandeur, style and sheer wonder with more than 40 trees decorated by their talented staff, plus miles of ribbon and garland. Candlelight, firelight, dramatic outdoor illuminations, live music and entertainment accent the extravagant holiday décor of the Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember.

Antler Hill Village

Step into the everyday lives of families who lived on the estate raising livestock, tending crops and working at Biltmore Dairy in the 1890s.  The Barn in Antler Hill Village – once the social and work center for these families – is alive again with blacksmiths, woodworkers and other craft demonstrations.  The Barn Door featuring a unique selection of American made arts and crafts items; and a Smokehouse offering Carolina BBQ, quick sandwiches and pork for their restaurants.

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