TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Boston - Yale University - New York City (220 miles)

We depart from Boston in the morning toward our destination for the evening, New York City, where en route we’ll stop at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Here, we’ll tour the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1701. You’ll see the gothic design of Yale’s campus buildings, and as you walk through, you’ll be visiting the world’s second largest academic library, as the university houses over 12.5 million volumes of books. In the afternoon we’ll arrive in New York City to shop through the streets of downtown, visit Chinatown, and take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

DAY2 NYC - U.S. Military Academy West Point - Woodbury Outlet (69 miles)

In the morning, we’ll head to West Point to visit the famous U.S. Military Academy there, 50 miles north on the Hudson River from New York City. The entire center of the West Point campus is a national American landmark where we’ll see numerous historic sites and buildings. On our way back to the city for the evening, we’ll stop at the Woodbury Outlet, where you can shop at Adidas, Burberry, J.Crew, and countless other premium outlet stores.

DAY3 New York City Tour - Philadelphia (96 miles)

We begin this morning with a tour around New York City, otherwise known as the Big Apple.  Here you will witness the glamor of the NYC urban life, surrounded by skyscrapers and the bustle of the busiest metropolis in the United States.  You will take a cruise around the Statue of Liberty*, visit the seat of world diplomacy at the United Nations Headquarters, and experience the commercial meccas of Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire State Building Observation Deck*. Check out American military and technological history at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum* and browse the curiously lifelike models on display at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum* before departing the city in the afternoon for an evening at our hotel in New Jersey.

DAY4 Philadelphia - Washington D.C. (136 miles)

Our second day is divided in two parts, beginning with a morning tour of Philadelphia that will take us to the birthplace of the American Constitution, Independence Hall, as well as to see the iconic Liberty Bell. After lunch, we will make our way to the nation’s capital, Washington DC, for the second part of our day. Here, we will visit some of the city’s most notable sights: the Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorials, the Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials, the White House and Capitol Hill. After an eventful day, we’ll stay in Washington DC for a night’s rest.

DAY5 Washington DC - Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls (427 miles)

We depart Washington DC in the morning to visit Hershey’s Chocolate World, in Hershey, PA, where we’ll arrive at approximately 11:00 am. Spend the morning browsing the marketplace, take a tour of the chocolate production facilities, or learn the history of Hershey’s chocolate aboard the Trolley Ride. There is also a chocolate tasting event* and a larger-than-life 3-D show* that is sure to stimulate your sweet tooth. After lunch, we head north to the world-famous Corning Glass Center* in upstate New York. Here, you can learn the science and technology behind the art of glassmaking, view the exquisite collection of works on display, and watch glassblowers and artisans as they perform their craft. Next, we’ll continue our journey to Niagara Falls; when we arrive in the evening, passengers will have the option of a special Night Tour* of this natural wonder, as the Falls can be quite spectacular when they are illuminated after dark.

DAY6 Niagara Falls - Boston (466 miles)

This morning, we head to Niagara Falls from our hotel. Those who are interested in a special adventure may like to try the Maid of the Mist boat ride*, a one-of-a-kind experience which will take you amazingly close to the wall of cascading water as it rains down from above.  After drying off, we’ll then head to Goat Island, the oldest state park in the U.S., which offers spectacular views of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Not to be missed is the IMAX Experience Niagara Falls*. After lunch, we’ll make our return to Boston, arriving at approximately 9:00 pm.

*Optional activity; fee not included in tour price.  See “Exclusions” for cost details.