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Magnificent
Maine and Vermont
BOSTON | LOWELL | PORTSMOUTH | STOWE | FREEPORT | TRAPP FAMILY LODGE
JUNE 9 – 15, 2024
$2695 Per Person/Double Occupancy I + $850 Additional/Single Occupancy
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Stowe
Burlington
Freeport
Maine
Woodstock
Vermont
Henniker
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
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Kennebunkport
Atlantic Ocean
Portsmouth
Boston
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE BOSTON – TOUR BEGINS
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you
settle into your hotel. Perhaps explore Boston’s lively
Back Bay before meeting your tour manager and
fellow quilt-lovers at the evening Welcome Meeting.
Share your excitement with your new travel companions as the journey begins. As you drift off to sleep
in Boston, you can’t help but dream of the quilting
treasures and adventures that await.
DAY 2 BOSTON – PORTSMOUTH
Fuel up with breakfast before embarking on a guided
panoramic city tour of Boston. Savor lunch and
shopping at the famed Faneuil Hall in the heart of
Quincy Market. Later, relax on the short drive to
downtown Portsmouth, on New Hampshire’s
seacoast. Enjoy free time to explore the charming
shops and boutiques or perhaps visit Strawbery
Banke, an open-air museum. Tonight, dive into the
old port city’s charm, dining at one of the many
downtown waterfront restaurants. As you conclude
your evening, you reflect on the blend of historical
and culinary experiences that made the day
uniquely memorable.B
DAY 3 PORTSMOUTH – STOWE
Enjoy mountain views as you traverse southern New
Hampshire, stopping at Night Owl Quilting Studio
and Quilted Threads, both mesmerizing quilt and
needlework shops bursting with vibrant fabrics
and notions. In Vermont, soak in the tranquility of
the Green Mountains while visiting the Vermont
Country Store for lunch and shopping. After arriving
in Stowe, savor traditional German dishes at Trapp
Family Lodge, your home for the next two nights.
As the day comes to an end, enjoy the scenic beauty
of a starry night as seen only from atop Vermont’s
Green Mountains.B D
DAY 4 STOWE – BURLINGTON – WATERBURY
After admiring the exceptional collection of handmade quilts at the Shelburne Museum, you’ll have
time to explore the 24 acres of striking gardens and
exhibits, experiencing the beauty and history of this
unique museum. After lunch, travel to Middlebury to
indulge in ice cream and visit the quirky “flavor
graveyard” at the incomparable Ben & Jerry’s factory,
