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"ThomJeff" wrote in message
... Verizon Customer wrote: questions: ^^ Is there alot going on up there around this time? You mean, besides the roads full of tourists? In Vermont the late September through Late October is THE peak tourist time of the year (and for good reason--the vistas are truly amazing on sunny days). We'll be heading up mid-week early one morning. Can't imagine being too hard on us as far as traffic is concerned. ^^ also, what might we get in as far as weather's concerned. (note: the cooler the better for us. 'can't get enough!) Sunny days will be in the 60s, but 40s and 50s if cloudy. Often below freezing at night. Awesome! I'm besides myself right now. NOTE: I'd thought about Vermont, but figured Maine might be best what with all the towns, cities and more to cover on the way back. Any thoughts? If you had enough time, you might think about starting with a day in Vermont, going across the Kankamangus Highway to New Hampshire, and then going over to Maine. On my MS Street Maps, went up midway through VT then through that highway in NH and over to Portland. Oye, went over a day's worth of travel (unless I did something wrong.) Too much travel time for us considering the stops we'd want to make on the way back and the time we have to travel. Sounded like a nice idea though. thanks ThomJeff ! ;-) |
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This is an excellent suggestion, and I'd like to add to it. From NYC you
can take the Taconic Pkwy, which is one of the most gorgeous roads in the Northeast, and there will be spectacular foliage along the way. When you get to the pike, you can scoot over to Rt 7 and on up to Rt 2. There are plenty of things to see and do (particularly the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls), and you can continue on over toward Maine on Rt 202. You could get to Me in a day, but the question would be why? I think that in mid-Oct this will be the prettiest part of your trip, and you should take it at a snail's pace. You should be able to find modest accomodations around Greenfield, not to mention Yankee Candle if that would interest you. This is a mighty attractive alterntive to spending a day on I-95, and just look at the cities you get to miss driving thru; not to mention the scenic factories and tank farms, the playful semi drivers, the dense traffic. Enjoy "ginny h-w" wrote in message om... The second weekend in October is a 3 day weekend (Columbus Day) and a big leaf peeking weekend. I'd think about reservations if you are hoping to stay near any major attractions. Western Mass. is a great starting place. The Berkshires are beautiful and there's a lot going on in the Lenox/Williamsburg area. Rte 2, aka The Mohawk trail, is a scenic way to cross the state before heading up north. Rte 1 is fine if you don't mind traffic and like to shop. Lots of Antique Stores and tag sales and mini malls. The Topsfield Fair runs through the 11th if you want a big event this is it. It's in north east Mass.on rte. 1. "Verizon Customer" wrote in message news:3Ft1d.4187$yJ3.1803@trndny08... Hello all, Myself and a colleague will be driving from NYC to New England in Mid October. I was seriously thinking about starting off with Portland, Maine (and surrounding areas) then working our way back down. We're die-hard Autumn-Foliage enthusiasts and amateur photographers. So we're really looking forward to what's in store. questions: ^^ Is there alot going on up there around this time? ^^ and will the foliage be at peak or close to it? ^^ also, what might we get in as far as weather's concerned. (note: the cooler the better for us. 'can't get enough!) NOTE: I'd thought about Vermont, but figured Maine might be best what with all the towns, cities and more to cover on the way back. Any thoughts? |
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"K" wrote in message ink.net... This is an excellent suggestion, and I'd like to add to it. From NYC you can take the Taconic Pkwy, which is one of the most gorgeous roads in the Northeast, and there will be spectacular foliage along the way. When you get to the pike, you can scoot over to Rt 7 and on up to Rt 2. There are plenty of things to see and do (particularly the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls), and you can continue on over toward Maine on Rt 202. You could get to Me in a day, but the question would be why? I think that in mid-Oct this will be the prettiest part of your trip, and you should take it at a snail's pace. You should be able to find modest accomodations around Greenfield, not to mention Yankee Candle if that would interest you. This is a mighty attractive alterntive to spending a day on I-95, and just look at the cities you get to miss driving thru; not to mention the scenic factories and tank farms, the playful semi drivers, the dense traffic. Enjoy Thanks K, I couldn't agree more regarding I-95. I go to CT often and usually turn off onto Rt 1 or some other road since driving along this Interstate can be so gosh darn boring and tedious. With this in mind, there's no doubt I'd find a (longer) route along the way regardless of where I end up heading towards. I always get a bigger kick out of the traveling than actually getting there. I'll certainly consider your suggestion. ;-) |
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"K" wrote in message ink.net... This is an excellent suggestion, and I'd like to add to it. From NYC you can take the Taconic Pkwy, which is one of the most gorgeous roads in the Northeast, and there will be spectacular foliage along the way. When you get to the pike, you can scoot over to Rt 7 and on up to Rt 2. There are plenty of things to see and do (particularly the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls), and you can continue on over toward Maine on Rt 202. You could get to Me in a day, but the question would be why? I think that in mid-Oct this will be the prettiest part of your trip, and you should take it at a snail's pace. You should be able to find modest accomodations around Greenfield, not to mention Yankee Candle if that would interest you. This is a mighty attractive alterntive to spending a day on I-95, and just look at the cities you get to miss driving thru; not to mention the scenic factories and tank farms, the playful semi drivers, the dense traffic. Enjoy Thanks K, I couldn't agree more regarding I-95. I go to CT often and usually turn off onto Rt 1 or some other road since driving along this Interstate can be so gosh darn boring and tedious. With this in mind, there's no doubt I'd find a (longer) route along the way regardless of where I end up heading towards. I always get a bigger kick out of the traveling than actually getting there. I'll certainly consider your suggestion. ;-) |
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