[Silver] Boston+New York+Washington D.C.+Niagara Falls+Portland+Acadia National Park 8-Day Tour

Airport Pickup Information:

   1.Complimentary airport group pick-up service on the first day of your tour is provided at 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM. You may need to wait for other passengers.

   2. Paid 24-hour pick-up service is also available for $160 per first two persons with $10 for each additional person. 

   3. Chinatown pick-up location is available, and passengers can be picked up by our free shuttle bus at a provided time (between 9 am to 10 pm) in advance. 

Pick-up location: 88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111

Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! Arriving at Logan International Airport (BOS), our tour guide will meet guests at the Baggage Claim area. Feel free to take our shuttle to the hotel and catch some rest. 

Hotel：Sonesta Select Boston Lowell Chelmsford; Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center; similar

The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University (Offical campus tour, 1 hour) → The Old State House (the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published) → The first subway system → The first public park → The first public botanical garden → The first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public

The Firsts of America Exploration Tour

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, with a strong academic atmosphere. After experiencing the cleansing of history, many firsts were born in Boston. Today we will visit the first university in 1636 – Harvard University, the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published – The Old State House, the first subway system in the United States, the first public park in the United States, the first public botanical garden in the United States, and the first large-scale free municipal library invested by the public in the United States, to experience the strong historical style of Boston.

Quincy Market

Quincy Market is a well-known tourist attraction and shopping place in Boston. The characteristics of Quincy Market are its unique Romanesque architectural style, large columns and iconic triangular roofs, classic Romanesque carved gates, granite building materials and modern American-style rectangular glass, which successfully combine classical beauty with modern beauty. The two buildings next to the market are called South Market and North Market, which are a collection of various small shops, where you can find all kinds of Boston souvenirs.

Hotel：The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center; Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway; Holiday Inn Newark International Airport; similar

New York City Fortune Tour:
First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building
Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ 
Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)
Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite
Notes:
1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.
2. The above attractions are all outside visited.

New York City Fortune Tour

Manhattan’s financial dream blossomed in New York, where almost all the world’s top financial institutions are gathered. Today we will visit some classic landmark buildings in New York, the world’s financial center, such as the Canyon of Heroes, Park Road Building, Trinity Church, New York Stock Exchange, Rockefeller Center, etc., to experience the rich financial and commercial atmosphere.

One World Trade Center Observatory

One World Trade Center, also known as the “Freedom Tower,” stands on the site of the original World Trade Center, which collapsed during the September 11 attacks. At 1,776 feet, One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the United States and the third tallest in the world. This height commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a large video board featuring welcome messages in various languages, and their hometowns are highlighted on a dynamically generated world map. “Voices” offers a unique experience, where the story of the people who built the building recounts their experiences, while “Foundations” provides an up-close look at the bedrock on which the building stands. From the Global Welcome Center to the guest elevators featuring virtual time-lapse, to the breathtaking video displays, and finally to the Discovery Level with its 360- degree views, every detail is a welcome addition to this experience.

Liberty Cruise

Take the Statue of Liberty cruise around the island to start a one-hour tour of the Hudson River. On the way, you will see the Manhattan skyline and the scenery on both sides of the Hudson River, and overlook the Empire State Building and the World Trade Center. The cruise slowly passes by the Statue of Liberty, and you can clearly see the Statue of Liberty wearing a radiant crown, holding the torch of freedom, and holding the Declaration of Independence in her hand. It is magnificent and eye-catching, symbolizing the lofty ideals of the American people for freedom and their yearning and pursuit for a better life.

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), one of the world’s most outstanding collections of modern art, was built in Manhattan by the Rockefeller family. It houses numerous exhibitions of cutting-edge modern and contemporary art, encompassing fine art, architecture, sculpture, film, and design. Among its most celebrated works are Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon,” Monet’s “Water Lilies,” Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory,” and Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.” Furthermore, the museum’s courtyard is also breathtakingly beautiful. From the museum’s enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, one can admire the modern and stylish garden nestled between skyscrapers, creating a unique atmosphere.

Hotel：The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center; Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway; Holiday Inn Newark International Airport; similar

Special Notes:

1. If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional). Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins) 

New York to Philadelphia: approximately 100 miles

Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.: approximately 140 miles

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia is a land that witnessed the independence and birth of the United States. The National Independence Historical Park, built in the spirit of the American War of Independence, contains some historical buildings related to the American Revolution and the founding of the country. It is known as “the most historic square mile in the United States.” In the park, you can see the Independence Square surrounded by green trees, the towering milky white clock tower, and the bronze statues of the founding heroes standing on the lawn. The overall atmosphere here makes people feel solemn and dignified.

U.S. Capitol

As the political center of the United States, Washington has many iconic political and cultural landscapes, such as the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court. We will enter the Capitol Building, the geometric center of Washington, DC, walk along the gorgeous and exquisite congressional corridors, listen to the stories behind each mural and each statue, and deeply understand why this is the highest symbol of a government owned by the people, governed by the people, and for the people.

The National Archives

The National Archives houses precious documents, photographs, and video footage from various periods of American history. Among its most notable collections are the original parchment manuscripts of the founding documents, drafted at the founding of the nation in 1776. These documents include the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Other collections include the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, issued by Lincoln during the Civil War to free slaves, the surrender of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II, and the Watergate tapes that exposed Richard Nixon’s corruption and ultimately brought him down.

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Washington D.C. In-depth Tour

First, we’ll visit the Air Force Memorial, composed of three curved steel columns over 80 meters long. Its design was inspired by the three white smoke trails left in the sky by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during their aerobatic performances. We’ll then visit the Jefferson Memorial, which commemorates the ideal that “all men are created equal,” in front of Taidou Lake. We’ll then visit the World War II Memorial, which honors the 16 million American service members who served during World War II.

The White House

The White House is a white neoclassical sandstone building covering an area of more than 73,000 square meters. It consists of the main building and the east and west wings. The White House is the office and residence of successive US presidents and is also synonymous with the US government. Many important US decision-making bills are signed and announced by the president in the White House. George Washington, the founding father of the United States, once expressed his views on the construction of the US President’s residence: it must not be a palace, and it must not be luxurious, because the masters working here are servants of the state.

Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a white ancient Greek temple-style building built to commemorate the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is regarded as an eternal statue of the United States and a symbol of Washington. It is also the most famous rally for the pursuit of peace and democracy. Martin Luther King delivered his speech “I Have a Dream” here.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located north of the Lincoln Memorial. It is a 500-foot-long V-shaped monument made of black granite. It is used to commemorate the American soldiers and generals who died while serving in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The glittering black marble wall is engraved with the names of more than 57,000 US soldiers who died in the Vietnam War between 1959 and 1975, in chronological order of the date of each person’s death.

Hotel：Springhill Suites Gaithersburg ; Comfort Inn Shady Grove – Gaithersburg – Rockville; similar

Notes:

1. Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year. Please refer to the official website for the special admission date.
2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except when there is no fireworks show on that day).

Hotel to Corning: approximately 275 miles

Corning to Niagara Falls: approximately 180 miles

The Corning Museum of Glass

The world-renowned Corning Glass Center is located in Corning, a small town with unique style and quaint flavor in upstate New York. Although it is a small city, it is the center of the American glass industry. The status of Corning’s glassand porcelain in the United States is just like the status of Jingdezhen porcelain in China, and it is also well-known in the world. Corning Glass Center can be said to be a magical glass world. Corning Glass Center has about 100,000 pieces of glass boutiques and artistic sculptures on display. These exquisite glass products are either colorful or crystal clear, dazzling and overwhelming. The Glass Center is not only a glass museum, but also a factory for the production of glass strengthening, glassware and handicrafts, and a store that sells glass and crystal products such as sunglasses, necklaces, pins, etc.

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, USA. It is a stratified rock geology, which has been eroded by glaciers and streams, forming a unique landform. There are more than a dozen waterfalls along the approximately two-mile canyon trail. There are excellent canyon trails, waterfalls that can be admired up close, and pleasing natural scenery, providing tourists with an excellent photo spot, and it is known as the “Millennium Valley”.

Finger Lake

The Finger Lakes are located in the northwest of New York State. They are a scenic spot consisting of 14 long and narrow lakes. They are named because they are arranged vertically from south to north and look like fingers. Many Hollywood stars have vacation villas or estates here.

Niagara Falls Night View Tour

During the trip, we will go to [One Park, Two Islands, Three Falls], go deep into Niagara Falls Park, and see a wide variety of exotic flowers and trees up close; stand on two islands – Ram Island and Moon Island, and appreciate the magnificence of the Water of Thor from multiple angles in the dark; see the three major waterfalls – Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls, and feel the majestic momentum of nature presented by the different faces of the waterfalls under the illumination of colorful neon lights. At this time, don’t forget to pick up your camera and take a photo with them.

Hotel：Sleep Inn Amherst; The Garden Place Hotel; Lockport Hotel; similar

Kindly Reminder:
1. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.

Niagara Falls to Boston: approximately 470 miles

Niagara Whirlpool State Park

The Niagara Whirlpool is 125 feet deep and was formed by water erosion 7,500 years ago. It is located where the Niagara River suddenly turns northeast from the northwest. The rapid river water flows back after the change of direction, forming a huge whirlpool. The park is very quiet, with barbecue pits and picnic tables. Standing on them, you can overlook the whirlpool below, which is very spectacular. There is a trail in the park that leads down to the bottom of the valley, and you can take a speedboat into the whirlpool to experience the thrilling scene.

Cave of the Winds

The entrance to the Cave of the Winds is on Goat Island, where there is a small museum and a small cinema. You can then take an elevator down 53 meters in the Niagara Gorge cave to the bottom of the valley. Standing at the foot of the falls, looking up, you will see the falls rushing down with overwhelming momentum, which can’t help but make people feel passionate and resonate with nature.

Maid of The Mist

The Maid of the Mist is the most monumental boat trip in the United States since 1846. There is no better way to experience Niagara Falls in the United States. Put on a blue raincoat and take aboard the dreamy Maid of the Mist boat to experience the refreshing mist, surging waves, and roaring waterfalls produced by more than 2 million liters of water per second. As a unique fleet of yachts, under the skilled command of captains, they have been sailing safely in the waves of the Niagara Gorge for more than 100 years and have carried tens of millions of tourists directly into the depths of the misty water.

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Old Fort Niagara State Park

The War Fort is a tourist attraction of great historical value. It existed at the mouth of the Niagara River leading from Lake Ontario to Lake Erie before the independence of the United States. Therefore, it played a very important role in the Indian-French War, the American War of Independence, and the Anglo-American War at that time. Behind it is the vast Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of the United States.

Portland Head Lighthouse

The Portland Lighthouse is located along the shore of Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. Built in 1791, the lighthouse is the oldest in Maine. The lighthouse is a treasured landmark for its historical significance, but it is also known for the adjacent Fort Williams Park landscape. Strolling the scenic trails in the park, you will enjoy stunning ocean views and other historic buildings.

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park is located on the Atlantic coast of Maine in the northeastern corner of the United States. The park is famous for its white waves, lakes and mountains. In the 19th century, this area was already a summer resort for wealthy people, and the most famous one should be the Rockefeller family. Later, the Rockefeller family donated more than 10,000 acres of land on the island, which is equivalent to a quarter of the current area of the park, as well as these gravel carriage roads and bridges, to the national park.

Cadillac Mountain

The Cadillac Mountain is formed millions of years ago through the formation of crustal movement and cooling pink granite. Along the way we can enjoy a very nice view of Eagle Lake, then we reach up the summit, we can see up to 60 islands scattered in the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, we are really feeling Maine father, mother earth and ocean romance darling generated.

Thunder Hole

As one of Maine’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, Thunder Hole is carved naturally out of the coastal rocks, battered by waves for centuries. The combination of the waves hitting the rocks and the release of air from the cavern cause a thunderous boom to happen. No trip to Acadia National Park is complete without visiting it. Thunder Hole is a quintessentially Maine landmark that offers more than just the trademark thunder; there are stunning views in every direction from the high rocks surrounding this historical inlet.

Acadia Nature Cruise

Take a two hour, fully narrated cruise of Frenchman Bay and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of coastal Maine, Acadia National Park, the islands of Frenchman Bay and Bar Harbor. Acadian Nature Cruise tour starts from the granite cliffs of Great Head all the way towards the rocky shore. You will have a chance to see eagles, porpoises, seals, and other interesting marine mammals and birds. 

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is a coastal town in eastern Maine. It is close to Acadia National Park and Maine lobsters and attracts many tourists. Walking in the town, you can see hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and locals enjoying life everywhere, which will bring you a quiet and comfortable enjoyment! The fishing boats moored in the harbor shine like bright stars in the sky under the afterglow. In addition, you can also see the magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean when you meander along the coastal pier.