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itchyfeet · February 23, 2009, 02:27 PM

We're planning a trip to the East Coast in October 2009. Here is a tentative itinerary - would like comments/suggestiions.

October 3-10 Newport, RI - timeshare already booked
October 10-11 Boston (to be booked)
October 12, 13, 14 Lincoln, NH (probably nightly rental Pollard Brook)
October 15, 16 Acadia Nat'l Park (to be booked) (maybe Bar Harbor Inn)
October 17,18 Maine Coast (to be booked)
October 19, 20 Boston (to be booked)

The reason for the split trip for Boston is to take advantage of the "after Columbus Day" rates at the hotels.

SailBadtheSinner · February 23, 2009, 08:32 PM

Looks good to me, but here’s the link to Yankee Magazine's (New England’s magazine) recommended fall foliage drives for the New England states: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/drives/

and here’s the link to their interactive fall foliage map: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/peakmap/
which should help in planning your trip.

Where are you staying in Newport? If you have any questions concerning Newport or Bar Harbor be sure to ask. Bar Harbor should be packed because it will be prime leaf peeping season. Be sure to make reservations early.

SBtS

gorevs9 · February 24, 2009, 08:37 AM

October is a great time to be in the Newport area. You might want to hang around Newport on the 10th for the first day of their Oktoberfest (www.newportfestivals.com/).

itchyfeet · February 24, 2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the information. I have found a reasonably priced condo in Lincoln for Oct. 10, 11, 12. However, from what I've read, the the leaf peepin' traffic in that area is overwhelming on Columbus Day weekend. Should we avoid the area until after Columbas Day?

#1 Cowboys Fan · February 24, 2009, 05:02 PM

Columbus Day weekend will have a lot of leaf peepers driving around New England.

Hey, when you come to Maine---give out a shout---I'll listen.

Pat

itchyfeet · February 24, 2009, 05:16 PM

Pat, are you saying we should go after Columbus Day? We are very flextible with the schedule after Newport.

#1 Cowboys Fan · February 24, 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by itchyfeet

Pat, are you saying we should go after Columbus Day? We are very flextible with the schedule after Newport.

No, I'm not saying that at all---just trying to alert you that you won't ne the only one out there looking at the BRIGHT reds, oranges and yellows!!!

If you are in an area on Columbus Day where the viewing is great---get out there and VIEW!!! (unless you have MANY days to to so.)

Oh---by the way--- let me say in my opinion, that when they refer to "PEAK" viewing, I think it has already gone by, by a week or so. Just keep that in mind when you read the term "Peak Foliage".

Pat

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February 23, 2009, 02:27 PM	#1
itchyfeet TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 333 Resorts: Peregrine, Foxrun, WorldMark, Sudwala, Harbortown Marina, Villa del Palmar Flamingos	How's this leaf peepin' itinerary? We're planning a trip to the East Coast in October 2009. Here is a tentative itinerary - would like comments/suggestiions. October 3-10 Newport, RI - timeshare already booked October 10-11 Boston (to be booked) October 12, 13, 14 Lincoln, NH (probably nightly rental Pollard Brook) October 15, 16 Acadia Nat'l Park (to be booked) (maybe Bar Harbor Inn) October 17,18 Maine Coast (to be booked) October 19, 20 Boston (to be booked) The reason for the split trip for Boston is to take advantage of the "after Columbus Day" rates at the hotels.

February 23, 2009, 08:32 PM	#2
SailBadtheSinner TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Windsor Locks, CT Posts: 129	Looks good to me, but here’s the link to Yankee Magazine's (New England’s magazine) recommended fall foliage drives for the New England states: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/drives/ and here’s the link to their interactive fall foliage map: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/peakmap/ which should help in planning your trip. Where are you staying in Newport? If you have any questions concerning Newport or Bar Harbor be sure to ask. Bar Harbor should be packed because it will be prime leaf peeping season. Be sure to make reservations early. SBtS

February 24, 2009, 08:37 AM	#3
gorevs9 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 18, 08 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 753	October is a great time to be in the Newport area. You might want to hang around Newport on the 10th for the first day of their Oktoberfest (www.newportfestivals.com/).

February 24, 2009, 12:13 PM	#4
itchyfeet TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 333 Resorts: Peregrine, Foxrun, WorldMark, Sudwala, Harbortown Marina, Villa del Palmar Flamingos	Thanks for the information. I have found a reasonably priced condo in Lincoln for Oct. 10, 11, 12. However, from what I've read, the the leaf peepin' traffic in that area is overwhelming on Columbus Day weekend. Should we avoid the area until after Columbas Day?

February 24, 2009, 05:02 PM	#5
#1 Cowboys Fan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Maine Posts: 727 Resorts: Lakeview Resort (Morgantown,WV) and Harbor Ridge (Southwest Harbor, ME)	Columbus Day weekend will have a lot of leaf peepers driving around New England. Hey, when you come to Maine---give out a shout---I'll listen. Pat

February 24, 2009, 05:16 PM	#6
itchyfeet TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 333 Resorts: Peregrine, Foxrun, WorldMark, Sudwala, Harbortown Marina, Villa del Palmar Flamingos	Pat, are you saying we should go after Columbus Day? We are very flextible with the schedule after Newport.