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I'm thinking about taking a trip to New England in the near future. I tend to be an off the beaten path type of guy. I'm a big history buff, but have done the "Revolution" and "Salem witch" thing before. Any recommendations for must see places and activities in those special New England locations. Rising extremely early to see the sunrise at an isolated location is how I like to start my days on these special trips. Thanks for your input. ;)

 

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glennnn Mentor

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Fort Ticonderoga, NY was a great experience with fine displays about the history of this key defensive location. It's not the exactly New England, but close. Hancock Shaker village outside of Pittsfield, MA is also a fav. The charm and history are so prevalent in the area, that just headng down any secondary or tertiary road will make for a wonderful drive.

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Don't forget to pay a visit to Burlington, VT and check out Lake Champlain, spend some time on Church St. Nice beer pubs and college lumberjacks too- if that would be of interest. Since you mentioned, off-the-beaten-path, check out: Keep Vermont Weird. Also, if you are in Vermont, check out Middlebury. I went to summer language intensives there, and the area is pristine and gorgeous.

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Don't forget to pay a visit to Burlington, VT and check out Lake Champlain, spend some time on Church St. Nice beer pubs and college lumberjacks too- if that would be of interest. Since you mentioned, off-the-beaten-path, check out: Keep Vermont Weird. Also, if you are in Vermont, check out Middlebury. I went to summer language intensives there, and the area is pristine and gorgeous.

 

Do they have a Burlington coat factory there? :rolleyes:

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If you were going into Boston or NYC and renting a car, you could actually make a big loop of it, maybe lose a day off your New England time to visit all the other cool stuff. About 4 hours or so Northwest out of Boston heading through lush forest to reach Burlington VT, I totally second TrueReview on that. Also, if you have your passport with you, you could dip into Montreal at that point, not too much further away, in case you wanted to check out the dancer bars there.

 

South of Burlington(check out the Ethan Allen homestead while you're up there...interesting character), as you make this big loop- couple hours South would be Ticonderoga, and then if you dipped into Western MA and Connecticut: several bars in Springfield MA with go go boys, down here in CT- two massive casinos that are beautiful, but I wouldn't touch the gaming tables. Just sightsee and food. Mystic Aquarium and seaport. Choices from there- head North on I-395 to head back to Boston, stop in Old Sturbridge village on the way...kind of like Williamsburg if you want to see how the colonials lived, or head East from Mystic on I-95 to I believe it's RI-4S to RI-138S and head to Newport harbor for a feel similar to Burlington VT. North out of Newport on MA-24N will take you straight back to Boston. 24N to 195-E 1.5 hours will take you to PTown. And we all know what happens there...LOL

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down here in CT- two massive casinos that are beautiful, but I wouldn't touch the gaming tables. Just sightsee and food.
Well, this confirms what I think that we all ready knew, that TB is a smart cookie! A buddy and I do go periodically, but just for the food and to make a day of it. The days of coming home a winner are looooong gone! However, if you are going for the first time one might want to try their luck. :rolleyes: However, just don't press your luck too far!
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gallahadesquire Grand Master

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You left Providence off your tour. Definitely a nice place to spend a day and eat Portuguese of Italian food. Or Newport and see how the other half lived half a century and more ago.

 

For reasons I'd rather keep private, I have a paranoid fear of Providence, RI. I worked there for about a year and a half- my first, REAL job.

 

Pity, too, because it's really a cool little city.

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Well, if you are looking for the history aspect, try Mystic Seaport in Connecticut. Or, head down to the cape - starting in Sandwich, which is more colonial, and then move to Hyannis and Nantucket, and all the whaling era. More the outdoors type, I recommend the White Mountains of New Hampshire. And for a mini Providence, try Portland, Maine.

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If you want another view that is breathtaking(because Arcadia, mentioned above), just be around BvB when he's changing and hope he leaves the door cracked open. =)~

 

LMAO.

 

There's a visual there somewhere....:eek:

 

Safe travels boo. Hope you have a spectacular time!! And don't wear out my friend. ;)

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If you want another view that is breathtaking(because Arcadia, mentioned above), just be around BvB when he's changing and hope he leaves the door cracked open. =)~

Hmmmm! Note to @bigvalboy : You have mentioned recently some reasons for you crossing the "alley" to get to me! This now is a reason for me to make the crossing to get to you!

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http://www.waysandsteps.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Giant-Alligator-Golf-Course-665x385.jpg

 

:eek: :D

Well, so far I have only seen cute little baby gators at the southern command post, but they all grow up sooner or later. :eek:!!!!! Reason enough not to get too close to the waters edge and another reason to keep your doors closed!

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