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(Message started by: BobG on Sep 7^th, 2007, 4:55pm)

Title: Northeast travel info needed
Post by BobG on Sep 7^th, 2007, 4:55pm

The wife's family plans to visit (drive from Nevada) the northeast states in October or November. When is the best time? What's the best to see? We're talking about probably Mass., New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York (the state, not the city) Penn. and points in between.

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:34pm

on 09/07/07 at 16:55:59, BobG wrote:

Oh, maybe off the beaten path, but try to take in Detroit. We've got... and then there's...

Well, has she ever seen a Starbucks?

Man, that ALL sounds good. Great time of year there. :)

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Kingjames1 on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:45pm

Bob-They have to catch that area in the peak of fall color...beautiful, especially to desert folks. They aren't used to seeing the leaves change, unless they are northern transplants. My guess would be the first week in October, but someone from up there will be able to tell you better. Hope they have fun :)

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:52pm

Bob, as for the points in between, make sure to tell them to go through Kentucky. It is the most beautiful state I've ever been through, bar none.

Linda

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:57pm

on 09/07/07 at 17:52:10, Linda_Howell wrote:

Bob, as for the points in between, make sure to tell them to go through Kentucky. It is the most beautiful state I've ever been through, bar none.

Heavenly. ;)

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by nani on Sep 7^th, 2007, 6:02pm

OK, well first...take I-40 east from Kingman AZ, and call me when you get to Albq. ;;D

October... great weather, great colors.
hugs, nani (who used to live back East)

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Paul98 on Sep 7^th, 2007, 6:27pm

Adirondack Mts. are beautiful in the fall. Fall color starts in Sept up north (maine) and moves south into Vt, MA, NY in early Oct. Depends on the weather. PA gets their color later Oct.

-P.

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Jonny on Sep 7^th, 2007, 6:29pm

on 09/07/07 at 16:55:59, BobG wrote:

October or November. When is the best time?

Late October, anything later north of Mass you are looking at a decent chance of snow.

And for you desert dwellers driving in snow would be a bitch.....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 6:41pm

on 09/07/07 at 16:55:59, BobG wrote:

...October or November. When is the best time?

Lookin' October gets the big thumbs up.

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Charlie on Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:40pm

Yup. The Adirondacks are great in fall and I love New Hampshire and Vermont...The White Mountains and Winnipesaukee are nice.

Lots of good things to photograph.

Charlie

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Sean_C on Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:53pm

Foliage peaks in October up in these parts Bob, if the weather conditions are right, its an unbelievable site to see while traveling.

Lots of cool bed & breakfasts, up here too, definately worth checking some out ;)

http://tinyurl.com/3ajrb8

Sean...................................

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by cash5542 on Sep 7^th, 2007, 11:20pm

Sean , that picture is gorgeous!

I took my Girl Scouts cabin camping in Upstate New York several years ago, third week in Oct. It was so beautiful, colorful leaves reflecting on the lake. The days are still pretty warm and the nights are cool. The lack of rain may affect the color a bit this year.

Lisa went to college in Lancaster, PA and the drive there was so beautiful in Oct. Rolling hills and many amish farms and shops. Just don't come on Sunday, everything is closed. You can also google the chamber of commerce and get activity schedules. This time of year has many festivals and craft shows, even hot air balloon rides!

Charlotte

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by minnie on Sep 7^th, 2007, 11:33pm

Bob,
I live near the NY/Pa line the first 2 weeks in october sem the best.you do get the beginning of it last week
in September.We used to drive about 3 hours to the Bloomsburg PA fair.always a beautiful ride.You can I.M. Me if a tour around some of the finger lakes (especially Senaca lake) is wanted I would be happy to Show them around. listed are two sites with beautiful picks from around our area.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2220052850015363044GbSzsZ?vhost=outdoors

First Two Weeks in October:

Southern Tier - This is the area between the Finger Lakes themselves and the Pennsylvania border. Main roads are NY 17, NY 417 and NY 13.

Finger Lakes - Includes all the Finger Lakes and areas between them. Main roads are I-390, NY 21, NY 56, NY 14, NY 414, NY 96, NY 89, NY 34 and I-81.

Minnie who Loves the fall in upstate NY.

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2440782230015363044yAXtkF?vhost=outdoors

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by mcf69 on Sep 8^th, 2007, 12:09am

Being a native Adirondacker I'm a little partial to our fall colors. The best trip would be from Central NY up through the park, back down the Seaway Trail to the Thousand Islands, all of course in peak leaf season.
Here's a link to the Adirondack maps and some guides: http://adirondackfallfoliage.com/

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by LeLimey on Sep 8^th, 2007, 4:04am

I've only een the Adirondacks in summer so far (soon to be changed!) but its the most beautiful place I've ever been and I'm longing to go back.
I can't recommend a trip there enough.

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by ski2k on Sep 8^th, 2007, 7:10am

If I had to plan the trip, I'd probably start in northern Wisconsin in Mid-October, through the U.P. of Michigan (I'm from the lower penninsula and have been to the U.P. a lot), then east from there. Michigan's U.P. isn't overpopulated, and there's a LOT of wilderness to see. If you can put up with Canadian gas prices, check out Nova Scotia. Gorgeous there just about any time, and if you find yourself in Maine, it's not too far away.

Just my [smiley=twocents.gif] .
Enjoy your trip!

Adam

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 8^th, 2007, 7:41am

The only thing I'll add is that October hotels/b&b bookings in NewHampshire are tough to get. Most place will already be getting full. You'd better move fast our they'll be sleeping in your car.

Have a great trip.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by BobG on Sep 8^th, 2007, 1:45pm

You all are wonderful. ;) Thanks for all the replies. I'll check on all the suggestions.
The wife and I are trying to talk her family into flying to Boston or Bangor. The drive across country just takes too many days, probably 4 days at 600 miles a day. Then the same to return. Way too much windshield time for me!

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by chewy on Sep 8^th, 2007, 4:05pm

If they'll be in New Hampshire during foliage season consider this for the itinerary.

http://www.mtwashington.com/hotelinformation/index.htm

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiNLAeNGMYQBQQCjzbkF/SIG=1245ur9ar/EXP=1189368523/**http%3A//image.pegs.com/images/UZ/5388/5388_b2.jpg

Golf by the sea on Cape Cod? I highly recommend this place.

http://www.oceanedge.com/

The Club House

http://www.oceanedge.com/images/in_header_img.jpg

Dinner Cruise on Boston Harbor? Here ya go.

http://www.spiritofboston.com/bo/index.jsp

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMie7B.NGakcBnlSjzbkF/SIG=12ed7s99m/EXP=1189370171/**http%3A//www.weddingdjboston.com/images/spirit-of-boston.jpg

Lobsta and Steamers at my place. Maybe not.

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiRRCONGSYQANBejzbkF/SIG=1453vhrlg/EXP=1189370321/**http%3A//www.friedmanarchives.com/British%2520Columbia/images/Shack%2520-%2520vertical%25208x10%2520300%2520dpi.jpg

Title: Re: Northeast travel info needed
Post by Charlie on Sep 9^th, 2007, 1:14am

Quote:

I've only een the Adirondacks in summer so far (soon to be changed!) but its the most beautiful place I've ever been and I'm longing to go back.
I can't recommend a trip there enough.

Blue Mountain Lake is a beautiful thing....probably the prettiest as well as Lake Placid.

If the Mount Washington Cog Railway, in New Hampshire still runs, it's worth the trip. Chilly on top.

Charlie