Autumn in the Adirondacks 2024
Featuring the 1000 Islands and Adirondack Scenic Railroad
 8 Days • 13 Meals

Motorcoach & Scenic Rail Holiday

Sail along the St. Lawrence River on a 1000 Islands cruise and visit Singer Castle. Tour the town of Lake Placid with a local guide, site of two Winter Olympics and enjoy a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George. Ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and stay one night at Turning Stone Casino Resort.

 Highlights
  • 13 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Free home or local pickup and return
  • 1000 Islands cruise and visit Singer Castle
  • Visit the Antique Boat Museum, with its impressive collection and river history
  • Tour the town of Lake Placid with a local guide, site of two Winter Olympics
  • Tour Saratoga Springs with a local guide and see the famed Race Track
  • Enjoy a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George
  • Visit the Chapman Historical Museum
  • Ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad between Thendara Station and Utica in the heart of the Adirondacks
  • Spend one night at Turning Stone Casino Resort
  • Visit the George Eastman House, a National Historic Landmark

 Itinerary
Day 1  Travel to Ohio
Your journey begins with a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Manager and an overnight stay in Ohio. Meal: D
Day 2  Arrive in the Adirondacks
Continue today into the beautiful Adirondack Mountains region of upstate New York and the town of Watertown, for a two-night stay. Meals: B, D
Day 3  1000 Island Cruise and Singer Castle
Enjoy a leisurely narrated cruise through the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River while your guide shares historic, environmental and seaway facts. A stop is made at Dark Island for a one hour walking tour of Singer Castle. Originally built as a hunting lodge by the president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Commodore Bourne, the castle became a religious retreat before being opened to public tours and is rumored to be haunted.

This afternoon visit the Antique Boat Museum where its collection evokes the nostalgia of days gone by along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Meals: B, L
Day 4  Adirondack Park and Lake Placid
Travel through Adirondack Park for beautiful scenery on your way to the High Peaks region. There are breathtaking views of New York State’s highest mountains in autumn color. A local guide takes you through Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Meals: B, D
Day 5  Saratoga Springs and Lake George Lunch Cruise
The day begins on the water on a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George to enjoy the rich autumn colors and fabulous scenery. Then we are off to a touring of the historic town of Saratoga Springs.

Here, a local guide joins you for a tour of this unique upstate town. See the Historic Saratoga Springs Race Track, once a stomping ground of New York’s rich and famous, along with the homes district and Spa Park. Meals: B, L
Day 6  Ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
This morning, visit the Chapman Museum to learn about the area. Then, enjoy some free time in Lake George before taking a leisurely drive day through the Adirondacks with a stop in Old Forge.

This afternoon, climb aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad at Thendara Station for a scenic excursion to Utica. Relax and enjoy the ride which reveals the Adirondacks’ hidden beauties in its lush forests, scenic rivers and quaint streams. Continuing on to The Turning Stone Casino Resort, your home for the night. Meal: B
Day 7  George Eastman House
In Rochester you pay a visit the George Eastman House, a registered National Historic Landmark. Heralded as the father of modern photography and motion picture film, George Eastman’s home celebrates the art of photography, and its collection rivals that of the Getty Museum.

Tour the home and enjoy lunch on own in the cafe before continuing on to Ohio and a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Meals: B, D
Day 8  Return Home
Return home from your Adirondack adventure which we hope you’ve enjoyed. Meal: B

 Accommodations
Days 1 & 7  Hampton Inn, Ashtabula, OH
Days 2 & 3  Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Watertown, NY
Days 4 & 5  Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Glens Falls, NY
Days 6  Turning Stone Casino Resort, Verona, NY
 

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Departure Dates Per Person twin Single Room Availability
September 21, 2024 Request a Quote $2,369 + $879 Available
September 28, 2024 Request a Quote $2,369 + $879 Available

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