Anything good in the North East and New England?

[steved]

Probably going to do a North East journey next summer... any ideas? We were planning to head up along the coast, go to the tip of Maine, then return through parts of upstate New York.



Anything to make sure we hit?



steved

 

[Loren]

Steved,



Here are my spots:



Corning, NY (Western New York): The Corning Glass Museum. Fascinating place. They have parking for RV's. You can easily spend half a day here, and probably more. (We didn't see it all when we visited. )



Lowell, MA (a little northwest of Boston): There is a textile museum there. Actually, it's much more than that. My wife AND I both find it interesting. She likes the fabric history and I like the machines. The museums at Lowell are great. The town was built where a river makes a horseshoe bend so they could run water wheels by diverting the water. This was one of the first big textile centers in New England. We have always been able to find a place to park our truck and long RV. HIGHLY recommended. Allow at least an entire day.



Shelburne, VT (just south of Burlington): There is a park in Shelburne where a rich lady collected things. Things like houses. The highlight is a steamship that was moved a mile or so from Lake Champlain up to the park. Note the word, "ship," not "boat. " This vessel is about 400 feet long! If you go in the fall, be sure to buy some locally grown apples when they're in season.



If you are a woodworker, Lee-Neilsen tools have a very small shop outside of Warren, Maine, which is near the coast about an hour north of Portland. Lee-Neilsen's motto is, "Heirloom Quality Tools," and they earn it. They make planes mostly, but also dovetail saws. I tried one of their planes across some curly maple and it was like running a bar of soap across a block of ice. ... Okay, I exagerate, but it was clearly the best plane I had ever held. If you want one, bring money. Their plane prices run from about $100 to about $500. (I didn't buy that plane I tried, but I should have. )



Freeport, ME (closer to Portland): The home of L. L. Bean. Open 24 hours, 365 days per year. There are no locks on the doors. There are also lots of other good shops in Freeport, including an L. L. Bean outlet store with some really good deals. There's a small cutlery store that sells a really good pairing knife. (I did buy one of those. ) Lots of parking, including for RV's, and you can walk to almost everything you want to see in town.



We went to New England the first time in October to see the fall foliage (the locals call us "Leaf Peepers"), but we were too late. If you want to catch the famous colors on the leaves, go in September. Either month, it will be chilly, if not downright cold. Pack accordingly.



I'll expect you to post the new places you discover after you get back.



Have a great time.



Loren

 

[mberry]

Catch a lobster boat race somewhere if they are running at the time you're there.

 

[Byershome]

Niagara Falls NY

Kamacanga Hwy NH

Numerous water falls in the white mountain area NH

Mt. Washington NH

There is a wildlife park in downtown Burlington right of sr 2 I believe VT

A drive through the Adirondack mountains NY

Cedar Point Amusement Park on Lake Erie OH

There are numerous historical sights in the NE from Mystic Port to Plymouth rock to a visit of Old Ironsides... ... ... ... ...

Acadia National park

 

[TFucili]

If you enjoy naval history, visit Battleship Cove, the world's largest historic naval ship exhibit. in Fall River, Mass. They have a great PT boat museum.



If you want to explore further north, the Gaspe' Peninsula is quite picturesque.

I think it's about 1200 miles to loop around it.

 

[Mactruck]

Groton Connecticut - Submarine Force Museum. Home of the USS Nautilus. The first Nuclear Powered Submarine. U. S. S. Nautilus



Then you can check out Mystic CT. Good Shopping and historic area. Mystic Seaport/



Around this area you also have the two Indian Casinos (IE: Foxwoods Resort and Casino & Mohegan Sun - a world at play

They have great Shows and special events Besides gambling.



Check Out the many mansions in Newport, Rhode Island as well as good restaurants and Shopping. Go Newport



I agree with JHByers. You have to check out the White Mountains of New Hampshire. White Mountains National Forest



In Maine You have to see Acadia National park in Bah Habah (IE: Bar Harbor")

A great place to get Lobsters!



And no trip to New England would be complete without a trip Fenway Park

While your there in Boston, have some Chowdah!



On your way up, a great camping area is the Charlestown RI Breachway. My uncle camps his 5ver down there every year for a week or two. Great spot and VERY close to the beach.



Have a great Time!!!

 

[PToombs]

Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota NY, right off the NYS Thruway. Turning Stone Casino Resort at the next exit east. They've had major golf tourneys there the last 2 years. (I can't tell you what, not into golf. )



I know there is alot of exciting stuff here I forgot, just that living here you get used to it!



Corning is awesome, been there years ago.

 

[testraub]

If swinging thru WNY Maybe check out the Fisher-Price toy museum in East Aurora, NY.



Maybe the Stonehedge of the US in NH. Not sure where. Maybe visit some covered bridges in VT, NH. Lots of places Readers Digest had a book out several years ago with a boat load of places to visit all over the US. Stanley Tools in CT might be interesting too.