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Post by Bammer on Feb 4, 2020 17:45:04 GMT -5
Were are heading to New England this July to check out the area for 2 weeks. We leave from Detroit and are going through Canada, coming back into the states in Vermont. We are staying in Bar Harbor for about 5 days, then down to salem, ma for about 3 days. Then somewhere in Rhode island/Connecticut for another few. Any routes and suggestions on must sees or places to stay in the latter area? TIA
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Post by johnr on Feb 5, 2020 8:10:43 GMT -5
Acadia National Park in Maine was a really nice drive. Check admission price before you go. We were with a local who had a pass, but I think it might get a little pricey?
In Salem we visited the House of the Seven Gables which is represented in the book of the same name by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was a nice historic tour. The town seemed to roll up the carpets at 5pm, so get there early in the day for sightseeing.
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Post by Bammer on Feb 5, 2020 8:42:15 GMT -5
Thanks, that's good to know a out Salem
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Post by bluegrass2 on Feb 5, 2020 11:08:02 GMT -5
There is a beautiful lighthouse that is accessible at Pemaquid Point, Maine....south of Bar Harbor. It is quiet relaxing place. When we were there, 2 years ago, they charged $5 for a car. After closing 5 pm it is free...I don't believe the gates ever lock. We enjoy walking on the rocks, watching the tide/waves, the lighthouse, watching the sunsets, and having sandwich at the picnic tables. There is a campground just up the road, Pemaquid Point Campground....very nice. We have been going to New England for years and we do not miss this stop....planning for this year too. We never get tired of the beauty. Both campground and lighthouse are dog friendly if leashed.
The tour around Acadia is a must...very busy on weekends in the fall so I am assuming it is busy during the tourist season. We are seniors so we have a pass. If you travel to Federal parks it might be worth an annual pass. I don't remember the cost for admission.
North of Salem, is Glouster and the Cape Anne area. Very touristy but a fun stops. If you are into whale watching this is an area with several fleets.
Mystic Seaport in Connecticut is nice too. We haven't been there in years but we enjoyed it.
is a lighthouse museum in Maine, quite interesting. We also enjoyed Owl's Head Transportation Museum, in Maine.
Of course, there is Boston and Lexington, MA with all the historical attractions.
I will try to think of some other places. You can look up the places I mentioned on line and get a better idea of each. New England is one of our favorite vacations...you have the choice of just relaxing or taking lots of activities.
Enjoy!!!
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Post by johnr on Feb 5, 2020 15:43:03 GMT -5
Oh yes, something bluegrass said reminded me. We did a whale watch out of Bar Harbor in the middle of summer. Take some winter clothes with you if you go. Once we got out onto that water, it was COLD COLD COLD! Hats, gloves, coats... the works.  |
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Post by corny on May 11, 2020 18:07:17 GMT -5
With the COVID 19 pandemic you may need to reconsider your New England journey. I live in Central Maine and campgrounds are not to open until June and then to locals only. There is a 14 day quarantine requirement for out of state travellers. Acadia is pretty much closed. But when you do decide to come, as you come down through Vermont you would most likely head west on Route 2 through New Hampshire. Dolly Copp National Forest service campground is off NH Route 16 anly a short distance South from Rt 2 in Gorham. Over the past 2 years they have been improving Dolly Copp with electric and water hookups, shower facilities, etc. It is located at the base of Mt Washington where you can drive up the auto road to the top or drive over to the west side of the mountain and take the Cog Railway. Acadia has a new Schoodic National Park Campground which has pull throughs and electric and water hookups, a very unusual rv friendly campground for a National Park. If you have the Senior Pass the price is hard to beat. Taking coastal route US1 south you would want to camp at Mt Battie State Park which is one of only two Maine state parks to have electric and water hookups (wifi too). You can hike or drive up Mt Battie for great views of Penobscot Bay or take in the shops and restaurants in the village.
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Post by corny on May 11, 2020 18:17:36 GMT -5
On your journey south I like Salisbury Beach State Park. It is very popular with quite a few sites for rvs. They are pull through for the most part with electric and water hookups. They are right on a nice beach situated on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Merrimac River. The Plum Island wildlife conservation is close by with nice areas to view the birds and other native fauna in the beach habitat. If you want to explore historic Boston and the Freedom Trail Parker Forest in Andover, MA has a very quiet campground nestled in 2000 acres of hills and small ponds with lots of hiking trails. (It does not have hookups but does have a dump station). It is far enough off the highway that you would think you were in a wilderness setting, yet only 20 miles or so from Boston, a short drive down I93. The only commercial campground in the Boston area is Minuteman in Littleton. It is an old, but well run campground with hookups. Of course you want to plan your Boston visit so you aren't driving during rush hour. A better option would be to take the MBTA train into the city from Andover or Haverhill stations where you could park the truck and not have to fight the traffic and it is cheaper than parking fees in the city which are very expensive. I have never camped in Connecticut. I try and avoid the CT, NY, NJ metro areas pulling the camper as there are many low clearance "Parkways" which if the GPS sends you onto you would be in big trouble. Also the bottlenecks are George Washington or Tappan Zee Bridge which are bad enough in a car.
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Post by Bammer on May 11, 2020 18:56:50 GMT -5
With the COVID 19 pandemic you may need to reconsider your New England journey. I live in Central Maine and campgrounds are not to open until June and then to locals only. There is a 14 day quarantine requirement for out of state travellers. Acadia is pretty much closed. But when you do decide to come, as you come down through Vermont you would most likely head west on Route 2 through New Hampshire. Dolly Copp National Forest service campground is off NH Route 16 anly a short distance South from Rt 2 in Gorham. Over the past 2 years they have been improving Dolly Copp with electric and water hookups, shower facilities, etc. It is located at the base of Mt Washington where you can drive up the auto road to the top or drive over to the west side of the mountain and take the Cog Railway. Acadia has a new Schoodic National Park Campground which has pull throughs and electric and water hookups, a very unusual rv friendly campground for a National Park. If you have the Senior Pass the price is hard to beat. Taking coastal route US1 south you would want to camp at Mt Battie State Park which is one of only two Maine state parks to have electric and water hookups (wifi too). You can hike or drive up Mt Battie for great views of Penobscot Bay or take in the shops and restaurants in the village. Ya, this coronavirus thing has my wife worried that we will have to cancel. I'm hoping it's going to work out. |
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Post by midlotexan on May 22, 2020 18:59:29 GMT -5
We also had a Maine trip planned for this summer. We have 5 days at Moorings in Belfast booked for June. They have offered us July dates, so we are trying to rework our whole trip.
I think we will stay closer to home this summer and do the east coast trip next year.
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Post by johnr on May 26, 2020 10:01:41 GMT -5
man, that's a bummer. Campgrounds around us are just starting to open again.
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