09/26/2025
New England Fall Rail & Coastal Tour 🍂🚆: A 9-Day, 1,100-Kilometer Journey Across USA 🇺🇸
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing New England at its most spectacular, Vacations By Rail offers the ultimate 9-day autumn adventure. Covering 1,100 kilometers across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, you’ll witness fiery foliage in the White Mountains, sail across Lake Winnipesaukee, explore Salem’s storied past, and savor the maritime charm of Portland.
The Route
Over nine days, this guided Vacations By Rail tour carries you through New England’s most iconic destinations:
Boston → Walk the Freedom Trail, Harvard, and historic Copley Square.
Salem → Cruise across Massachusetts Bay to the town forever tied to the 1692 witch trials.
North Conway, NH → Ride heritage railways, travel the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, and soak in White Mountain foliage.
Lake Winnipesaukee → Cruise aboard the historic MS Mount Washington.
Portland, ME → Discover lighthouses, lobster feasts, and craft breweries on Maine’s rocky coast.
Highlights Along the Way
📍 Boston – Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and Beacon Hill
📍 Salem – History, seafaring heritage, and quirky Essex Street shops
📍 White Mountains – Cog Railway, Conway Scenic Railroad & fiery fall colors
📍 Lake Winnipesaukee – Narrated cruise through New Hampshire’s “summer playground”
📍 Portland – Old Port, art galleries, craft breweries & lobster dining
📍 Kennebunkport – Coastal charm, boutiques, and galleries
Onboard & Inclusions
With Vacations By Rail, every detail is taken care of:
Tour Manager – Guidance from start to finish
Accommodation – 8 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels
Rail Travel – Coach Seat Class, heritage trains & Amtrak return
Meals – Breakfast daily, free evenings to dine independently
Excursions – All sightseeing, cruises, and heritage train rides included
(Flights, transfers, and travel insurance not included — can be arranged separately)
A Journey to Savor
From the vibrant city streets of Boston to the tranquil lakes of New Hampshire and the salty breezes of Maine’s coast, Vacations By Rail invites you to experience the New England fall tour of a lifetime. With brilliant foliage, charming towns, historic railways, and coastal beauty, every stop captures the magic of America’s golden season.