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ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for Oct 6 — Oct 17, 2013

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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Full service resort/spa located close to a Hull beach. Just a short ferry ride from the Boston Logan Airport.

Contact info:
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, MA 02045 USA
phone: 781-925-4500
web: www.nantasketbeachhotel.com

Room amenities: Resort Room Accommodations include: ~ Gas Fireplace ~ Whirlpool Bath ~ Microfridge ~ Coffee Maker ~ Hair Dryer ~ Individual Climate Control ~ 27" Remote Control Television ~ Iron / Ironing Board ~ Large Working Desk ~ Multi-line Phone / Voice-mail / High Speed Data Lines

Facility amenities: Our state-of-the-art aquatic room, features an indoor/outdoor pool with a retractable glass roof that makes swimming ideal no matter the weather. There's also a hot tub on the pool deck to soothe away your cares. Great for exercise, relaxation, or just to cool off on a hot summer day. And for kid's vacations - the pool is a star attraction. Ocean Fitness Health Spa, a fully-staffed fitness center. The center offers Life Fitness cardio equipment, a 20 piece Nautilus strength training circuit and free weights. In addition, you can enjoy the individualized Ocean Health and Fitness Clubed attention of a certified personal trainer, physical therapy, and Pilates, Yoga instruction.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $109-$139
Call hotel for rates and availability

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, October 06 - Dinner 
Afternoon: CHECK-IN: Please arrive at the Brookline Hotel between 3:00-5:00pm. Check into your room at the front desk and then register with Road Scholar staff in the Main lobby. At this time you'll be given a welcome packet containing your name tag, up-to-date itinerary and other useful information.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Evening: ORIENTATION: After dinner we will have our Orientation. This will provide you with information about the hotel, program itinerary, instructors, venues and on site staff.

Lodging: Nantasket Beach Resort

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Full service resort/spa located close to a Hull beach. Just a short ferry ride from the Boston Logan Airport.

Contact info:
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, MA 02045 USA
phone: 781-925-4500
web: www.nantasketbeachhotel.com

Room amenities: Resort Room Accommodations include: ~ Gas Fireplace ~ Whirlpool Bath ~ Microfridge ~ Coffee Maker ~ Hair Dryer ~ Individual Climate Control ~ 27" Remote Control Television ~ Iron / Ironing Board ~ Large Working Desk ~ Multi-line Phone / Voice-mail / High Speed Data Lines

Facility amenities: Our state-of-the-art aquatic room, features an indoor/outdoor pool with a retractable glass roof that makes swimming ideal no matter the weather. There's also a hot tub on the pool deck to soothe away your cares. Great for exercise, relaxation, or just to cool off on a hot summer day. And for kid's vacations - the pool is a star attraction. Ocean Fitness Health Spa, a fully-staffed fitness center. The center offers Life Fitness cardio equipment, a 20 piece Nautilus strength training circuit and free weights. In addition, you can enjoy the individualized Ocean Health and Fitness Clubed attention of a certified personal trainer, physical therapy, and Pilates, Yoga instruction.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $109-$139
Call hotel for rates and availability

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, October 07 - Lexington, Concord, Boston 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: PRESENTATION: This morning's lecture will entail the events and personalities leading up to the Battles of Lexington & Concord. Following a short morning lecture we begin our day of exploration in Lexington, Concord and Boston.

Lunch: Lunch is served at the hotel.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Visit Lexington & Concord where the “shot heard round the world” rang out. We will visit other historic sites along the Boston Freedom Trail including the Old North Church and the Minuteman National Historic Park

Dinner: Dinner at Joe Tecci's Restaurant in Boston's North End.

Lodging: Nantasket Beach Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Description: Decorated with period antiques and reproductions

Contact info:
Route 7
Brandon, VT 05345 USA
phone: 802-247-5766
web: www.brandoninn.com/

Room amenities: rooms have air conditioning and phones

Facility amenities: Outdoor pool in season. Located in the center of a unique Vermont town

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: All rooms have private bathrooms. Some rooms have large claw foot tubs, some with stand up showers and some with tub/showers.

Elevator: Yes

Day Three: Tuesday, October 08 - Travel: Old Fort # 4, Vermont Constitution House 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: PRESENTATION: Depart hotel. This morning we begin our journey to Vermont, traveling through New Hampshire with our on board historian.

Lunch: Lunch is included during our travels.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Visit Old Fort #4 where we will learn the history of many of these small Forts throughout the Northeast or visit the Vermont Constitution House in Windsor, VT. Late afternoon arrival at the Brandon Inn, VT.

Dinner: Dinner is served at the inn.

Evening: EVENING PRESENTATION: Evening lecture on Vermont's role in the Revolution.

Lodging: Brandon Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Description: Decorated with period antiques and reproductions

Contact info:
Route 7
Brandon, VT 05345 USA
phone: 802-247-5766
web: www.brandoninn.com/

Room amenities: rooms have air conditioning and phones

Facility amenities: Outdoor pool in season. Located in the center of a unique Vermont town

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Bathroom: All rooms have private bathrooms. Some rooms have large claw foot tubs, some with stand up showers and some with tub/showers.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Wednesday, October 09 - M/V Carillon Cruise on Lake Champlain, Fort Ticonderoga 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: This morning we travel to Lake Champlain for a cruise on the lower lake where we will learn the history of Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by Ethan Allen & Benedict Arnold.

Lunch: Lunch at Fort Ticonderoga.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Afternoon program at Fort Ticonderoga to feature guided exploration of fort, cannon or musket firing and visit to museum.

Dinner: Dinner is served at the inn

Evening: EVENING PROGRAM: Light entertainment.

Lodging: Brandon Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
99 Miller Road
Castleton, NY 12033 USA
phone: 518-479-3217
Room amenities: 27" Televisions High Speed Internet Access in all rooms and wireless in public areas Pay Per View movie system HBO Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast 1 1/2 Baths, Indoor Pool and Whirlpool with full Fitness Center

Facility amenities: Indoor Pool and Whirlpool with full Fitness Center

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Five: Thursday, October 10 - Hubbardton Battlefield and Saratoga National Historic Park 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the inn. Departure from hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Guided exploration of the Hubbardton Battlefield in Castleton, Vermont. Hubbardton was the only battle fought on Vermont soil. Visit the Welcome Center.

Lunch: Picnic lunch at the Saratoga Battlefield.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Guided exploration of the Saratoga National Historic Site. Saratoga was the first major defeat of the British with the surrender of General Burgoyne and the northern British Army. Arrival at Albany hotel for overnight.

Dinner: Dinner is included at the hotel.

Evening: FREE EVENING: This evening relax and prepare for a day of traveling.

Lodging: Comfort Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Located in Center City Philadelphia. The hotel is in walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic, shopping, theatre, business, and government districts.

Contact info:
1305 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
phone: 215-735-9300
web: www.himidtown.com/

Room amenities: Free local phone calls , Modem ready telephone with voice mail, Iron, iron board and hairdryers, 25" television and comfortable recliners.

Facility amenities: Guest passes to Ballys Total Fitness Center, outdoor pool in season.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Six: Friday, October 11 - West Point and Morristown National Historic Site 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Travel to West Point for a guided visit and history of the area. We enjoy a guided exploration of the West Point Military Academy.

Lunch: A picnic lunch is included at West Point.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Brief afternoon stop in Morristown and Jockey Hollow, site of Washington's encampment from 1779 - 1780. Continue to the city of Philadelphia where we’ll spend the next three evenings.

Dinner: Dinner is served at the Italian Bistro Restaurant a short distance from the hotel.

Evening: FREE EVENING: Relax this evening or explore on your own.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Midtown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Located in Center City Philadelphia. The hotel is in walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic, shopping, theatre, business, and government districts.

Contact info:
1305 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
phone: 215-735-9300
web: www.himidtown.com/

Room amenities: Free local phone calls , Modem ready telephone with voice mail, Iron, iron board and hairdryers, 25" television and comfortable recliners.

Facility amenities: Guest passes to Ballys Total Fitness Center, outdoor pool in season.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Seven: Saturday, October 12 - Valley Forge National Historic Park and Brandywine Battlefield 
Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel..

Morning: FIELD TRIP: This morning we travel to Valley Forge for a guided exploration and discussion on the Winter of 1777.

Lunch: Picnic lunch served at Valley Forge

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: This afternoon we visit the Brandywine Battlefield for an afternoon presentation. It was the site of the Battle of Brandywine fought on September 11, 1777, during the American Revolution. The battle was a major victory for the British and enabled them to capture the city of Philadelphia. Brandywine Battlefield Park was established as a Pennsylvania State Park in 1949 and as a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Dinner: Dinner is served at local restaurant

Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Midtown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Located in Center City Philadelphia. The hotel is in walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic, shopping, theatre, business, and government districts.

Contact info:
1305 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
phone: 215-735-9300
web: www.himidtown.com/

Room amenities: Free local phone calls , Modem ready telephone with voice mail, Iron, iron board and hairdryers, 25" television and comfortable recliners.

Facility amenities: Guest passes to Ballys Total Fitness Center, outdoor pool in season.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eight: Sunday, October 13 - Independence National Historic Site 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: We visit the Independence National Historic Park. Enjoy a guided exploration the the Independence National Historic Park and visit the Liberty Bell Center.

Lunch: Lunch is served at a Philadelphia Restaurant.

Afternoon: FREE TIME: After lunch you will have the rest of the day to explore the city of Philadelphia on your own.

Dinner: Dinner is served at local restaurant.

Evening: FREE EVENING: This evening relax before our day of travel.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Midtown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
1452 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185 USA
phone: 757-941-1057
Room amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room) Iron Telephone Television (Cable/Satellite) Television Daily Maid Service In Room Broadband Internet Access Coffee Maker

Facility amenities: 131 Rooms / 4 Floors NoOfFloors - 4 NoOfRooms - 57 Family Rooms Free Parking Meals Free Breakfast Fitness Facility Swimming Pool Wheel Chair Access Free High Speed Internet Free Local Calls Economy Pool (Indoor)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Nine: Monday, October 14 - Mount Vernon 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served before departing for Virginia.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Today we visit Mount Vernon (Washington’s Home & Estate) Continue to the Williamsburg, VA area.

Lunch: Lunch today is served at the Food Court at Mount Vernon.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Continue exploration of Mount Vernon before departing for Williamsburg. Continue to Williamsburg where we will stay for the two evenings.

Dinner: Dinner is served at a local restaurant in Williamsburg.

Evening: FREE EVENING: This evening relax and enjoy Williamsburg.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Contact info:
1452 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185 USA
phone: 757-941-1057
Room amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room) Iron Telephone Television (Cable/Satellite) Television Daily Maid Service In Room Broadband Internet Access Coffee Maker

Facility amenities: 131 Rooms / 4 Floors NoOfFloors - 4 NoOfRooms - 57 Family Rooms Free Parking Meals Free Breakfast Fitness Facility Swimming Pool Wheel Chair Access Free High Speed Internet Free Local Calls Economy Pool (Indoor)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Ten: Tuesday, October 15 - Yorktown Victory Center & Yorktown Battlefield 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Morning program at the Yorktown Victory Center. Our visit features life of the common farmer and soldier in 18th Century Virginia. Program entitled Life as a Private and visit to their museum.

Lunch: Picnic Lunch

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Afternoon program at Yorktown National Battlefield. Enjoy a movie at the Visitor Center and visit Redoubts # 9 and #10 and visit to Surrender Field. Time may permit a little free time in Colonial Williamsburg.

Dinner: Dinner is served at a Williamsburg Restaurant.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The hotel has 152 tastefully decorated guest rooms with choices of 85 doubles, or 64 king rooms, and 3 deluxe suites.

Contact info:
1700 Van Bibber Road
Edgewood, MD 21040 USA
phone: 410-679-0770
Room amenities: •Satellite TV featuring HBO, pay-per-view movies, and Nintendo game system •Suites available •In-room coffee makers •On-site guest laundry facilities •Seasonal outdoor swimming pool •Ramada convenience mart in the lobby •First floor rooms accessible to the physically challenged •Non-smoking rooms •Conference Center meeting / banquet facilities on site •Adjacent to the Richlin Ballroom, capable of catering 10 to 500 people for banquets, receptions, corporate events and off-premise functions. •Automated voice-mail messaging for each room •Dataport phone lines available in every room •Business center on site

Facility amenities: Our exterior corridor hotel features a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with a free “USA Today”, 24 hour coffee, free wireless high-speed internet, business center, fitness room, guest laundry services, outdoor swimming pool, and a Ramada convenience mart

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights after: $79 to $99
May stay an extra evening if departing tour from Baltimore.

Check out time: 8:00 AM

Day Eleven: Wednesday, October 16 - Annapolis Maryland Program and Visit to State House 
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the hotel.

Morning: FIELD TRIP: Travel to Annapolis, MD where George Washington resigns his command. Guided exploration of Annapolis with period attired presenters.

Lunch: Lunch is served at a fine Annapolis Restaurant.

Afternoon: Continue north and make our overnight in northern Maryland.

Dinner: A delicious farewell dinner is served this evening.

Lodging: Ramada Inn Edgewoo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Twelve: Thursday, October 17 -  
Breakfast: Breakfast is served before departing for Hull, MA and Logan Airport. You may choose to depart from Edgewood and the BWI Airport.

Morning: Travel to hotel in Hull and Logan Airport.

Lunch: Lunch en route to Massachusetts.

Afternoon: We arrive in the late afternoon around 3:30 PM.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


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Wakefield, MA
Discover New EnglandAn excellent web site for everything in New England, with links to each state.
For additional information, visit: www.discovernewengland.org/
Brandon, VT
Discover New EnglandAn excellent web site for everything in New England, with links to each state.
For additional information, visit: www.discovernewengland.org
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors AssociationBaltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association | 100 Light Street, 12th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 | 1-877-Baltimore
For additional information, visit: www.baltimore.org/
Philadelphia, PA
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing CorporationGreater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation 30 S. 17th Street Suite 1710 Philadelphia, PA 19103 T: (215) 599-0776 F: (215) 599-0773 W: www.gophila.com
For additional information, visit: www.gophila.com
Williamsburg, VA
The Williamsburg Area Convention & Visitors BureauThe Williamsburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST excluding all major holidays. You may call us toll-free at: 1-800-368-6511 or 757-253-0192 Or via email at: wacvb@visitwilliamsburg.com Or by writing to us at: The Williamsburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Post Office Box 3585 Williamsburg, VA 23187
For additional information, visit: www.visitwilliamsburg.com
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