San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) October 01, 2015 -- There are many destinations in the Northeast United States that only get better as the air grows brisk and hit their peak as the leaves change colors. Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide, has a selection of tours and activities that give travelers and locals the best seat in the house to enjoy Mother Nature’s stunning autumn shades.
Massachusetts
Enjoy the scenic countryside and a visit to an apple orchard during the Fall Foliage Sightseeing Tour from Boston with scenery filled with tranquil ponds, working farms, colonial churches, weathered taverns and colorful woodland, with many photo stops along the way. See Boston’s most famous green spaces in a very “green” way during the Fall Foliage Bike Ride in Boston. The ride includes local gems including the famous Emerald Necklace system of parks, Boston Common and Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, views of Cambridge, Harvard, MIT and more. Combining nature with history, the Fall on Cape Cod: Day Trip from Boston with Sightseeing Cruise visits to the Adams Mansion, the birthplaces of two American presidents; a memorial to John F Kennedy in Hyannis Port; and Sandwich, the oldest town on the cape, followed by a relaxing and colorful sightseeing cruise on Lewis Bay.
New York State and Washington, DC
The Adirondacks are synonymous with autumn and the Saratoga and North Creek Fall Foliage Scenic Train Ride encompasses both with a train ride along the upper Hudson River. Seven stops along the way allow travelers to shop, dine or visit a maple farm, and several ticket options make it easy to customize a fall getaway. The Circle Line: Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise is a leisurely excursion from New York City up the Hudson River while sampling German beer and food at the Onboard Oktoberfest. Three hours of free time at Bear Mountain allow travelers to enjoy hiking and boating, visit the zoo and ride the carousel. For a bird’s-eye view of the beauty, the Hudson Valley Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour soars above the picturesque Hudson River valley, coated in the brilliant colors of autumn leaves. Travelers can choose from a 30-minute or 45-minute flight.
The Washington DC Fall Foliage Day Cruise onboard a double-decker boat with panoramic windows takes travelers along the Potomac River past DC’s most famous monuments, parks and landmarks, including the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Multiple Day Tours
Travelers looking to maximize leaf peeping time can choose from a variety of tours, including the 7-Day New England Fall Colors Tour and the 10-Day New England Fall Foliage Tour Including Cape Cod both begin in Merrimack NH and end in Boston, with many highlights including shopping, brewery tours, lighthouses, Squam Lake, Cabot Creamery, Ben & Jerry’s, Cold Holler, and much, much more.
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About Viator
Viator, a TripAdvisor company, is the leading global tours and activities provider for travelers, delivering online and mobile access to thousands of curated trip activities including tours, attractions, shore excursions and private guides, in more than 1,500 destinations worldwide. In-house travel experts work with trusted local operators to ensure the quality and value of every experience, all backed by Viator’s 24/7 customer service and global low-price guarantee. With more than 800,000 verified reviews plus exclusive videos and insider travel tips, Viator has everything a traveler needs to find and book the best things to do worldwide. In addition to the flagship site – Viator.com – travelers can book in advance or in-destination via the Viator Tours and Activities App, as well as local-language sites for European, Latin American and Asian travelers. Viator also provides tours and activities to more than 3,000 affiliate partners including some of the world’s top airlines, hotels and online travel agencies. Viator is headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices in Sydney, London and Las Vegas. Viator – travel with an insider.
About TripAdvisor
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Kate Sullivan, Viator, +1 (973) 568-7589, [email protected]
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