Possible Leaving Trip (Falls)

You can't tour the Northeast without stopping by Boston! Faneuil Hall is one of the most popular attractions in Beantown. It's been around since the 1700s, back when Massachusetts was a British colony! Even today, you can find tons of good eats and cool little shops inside. It's a nice place to grab some souvenirs and sample some classic Boston delicacies.

Massachusetts has some great beaches as well. Crane Beach is the perfect place to relax: The flat, sandy shoreline and calm waves make for a serene experience. It's a nature preserve, so it's a lot less developed (and less crowded) than other beaches. Castle Hill Estate nearby is worth checking out, and if you can, grab a meal at the Clam Box!

The Northeast might seem like it's mostly filled with cities, but it's home to one of the country's most beautiful national parks as well: Acadia. The wild Maine coast was a popular vacation spot for the Gilded Age wealthy, and the park preserves the mountains, forests, and coastline where they summered. Hike Cadillac Mountain, enjoy popovers after strolling around Jordan Pond, eat lobster and blueberry pancakes in Bar Harbor, take pictures of the lighthouses, and swim at Sand Beach!

The natural beauty doesn't stop in upstate New York: New Hampshire is pretty breathtaking as well. Franconia Notch State Park is home to an epic hike known as Flume Gorge, which winds its way through a secluded gorge filled with waterfalls and mossy plants. When you're done exploring the gorge, you can get a view of New Hampshire from the park's Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway!

Stretch your legs and treat yourself to something sweet on a tour at the Ben & Jerry's Factory! The legendary ice-cream makers are known for their quirky flavors, so a tour of their operation is guaranteed to be entertaining. See how they make their delicious ice cream taste so good, tour the flavor graveyard, and enjoy a scoop of something wacky and tasty!

Not surprisingly, the wealthy of the nineteenth century were attracted to the peaceful beauty of upstate New York. Many opulent, historic homes, such as the luxurious Boldt Castle, can be found here. The story behind Boldt is incredibly sad and touching, and the mansion itself is utterly gorgeous.

Niagara Falls was one of the first really popular tourist attractions in the country, and it remains a bucket-list item for many to this day. The falls truly are magnificent, and the sheer size and power must be seen to be understood. Get as close to the action as you can with a ride on the Maid of the Mist, a boat that takes you right inside the dense mist spray of Horseshoe Falls. You'll definitely get wet... but you'll also get as close to the roaring wall of water as possible!

Upstate New York is a place of incredible natural beauty, with lakes, waterfalls, mountains, and forests. Taughannock Falls State Park is a great place to immerse yourself in the surroundings. Miles of trails, lakeshore beaches for swimming, fishing, and cabins make this a perfect retreat... but the highlight of the park is Taughannock Falls itself. One of the highest waterfalls east of the Rockies, it's only made more beautiful by the cliffs and forests that surround it.

Watkins Glen State Park is another gem in upstate New York. The rugged gorge hides stone bridges, waterfalls, and lush greenery. Come fall, the changing leaves add to the magical feeling here. Keep your eyes peeled for the wildlife along the trails, and get ready to take on a bunch of stairs that go into the gorge.