Northeast Trip Help

kyteacher wrote:
Thank you all for the suggestions. The 2 days off school this past week for the cold weather here in KY allowed some time to read up and make some reservations. We got our first 12 days reserved. Here's what we have so far:

Day 1a/1b- leave a half day early and drive to Philly south KOA- 2 nights

Day 2- Tour philly- liberty bell, historic stuff...

Day 3- Drive to liberty harbor campground- 3 nights

Day 4-5 Tour NYC (never been there)

Day 6- drive from liberty harbor to normandy farms campground (foxboro, MA)

Day 7- Boston- freedom trail

Day 8- Cape cod (whale watching)

Day 9- drive to Narrows Too campground outside of Acadia

Day 10-11- Acadia

Day 12- drive to timberlands campground- White mountains, NH

Day 13-15- drive home making a few quick stops along the way

White Mtns to Syracuse area

Syracuse area to Cleveland area

Cleveland to home


I know it is not possible to avoid tolls, but now my route planning is going to be balancing keeping the drives as short as possible while avoiding the "big" tolls (I'm looking at you George Washington Bridge).

Thanks again for the help. We are defiantly going to save the Canada trip for another day. Although, when my wife saw how close PEI is to Acadia she tried to talk me into extending the trip, but she is just starting a new job so longer than 15 days off may be pushing it a little.

Looks good. We have done almost all the same places and have enjoyed them. Canada is a great trip to save for itself. You won't doing it justice to just drive thru.

In Acadia make sure to do sunrise on Cadillac Mountain and if you have time the Timber Tina's Logging show.

We used the same campground as our base for Boston. It was great! Boston is a big city, so wear comfortable shoes. We also did an amazing whale watch out of Boston. Saw so many whales you didn't know were to look.

When in Philly it is best to order your tickets for Independence Hall on line before your trip, as tickets go fast. Get in line for the Liberty Bell early, as it can get long. The Mint is close and free if you have a few minutes to fill.

Plymouth Rock was very disappointing in person, so save that for last if you have time.

A drive up Mount Washington is nice.

Portland Maine is a great city too. Nice walk along the waterfront with great restaurants.