Planning the perfect East Coast road trip
(ARA) - No matter where you live, the Northeast is a part of the country you just have to visit at some point in your life. Not only are the nine states that make up the region beautiful, they are rich in history as well.
While travel to any of the states in the Northeast will offer myriad wonderful experiences, perhaps one of the most enjoyable journeys you can take would be a road trip between New York City and Boston. Here's an itinerary you're sure to find enjoyable.
* Fly into New York's LaGuardia Airport and plan on spending a few days in the city. There are hundreds of New York City hotels to choose from. Keep in mind, hotels located in the heart of the city will be more expensive than motels at the edge of town or in neighboring New Jersey.
While in New York, be sure to check out as many of the top attractions as you can. Among those you may want to put on your list are: the Empire State Building, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the site of Ground Zero.
After spending a few days in New York, pack your bag and make your way northeast to Boston. While flights between the two cities are readily available and take just 45 minutes, they can be expensive, so travel by car, bus and train is a lot more popular.
If you decide to travel by car, the two major cities are only between four and five hours apart, depending on traffic. While most people drive straight through, when the fall colors are at their peak, travel is a bit more leisurely as people want to stop to enjoy the color.
Once you arrive, check into one of the many Boston hotels. Just like in New York City, the downtown hotels can be expensive, so if you want to save money, book a hotel outside the main downtown core. Try to find a place near a transit stop so it will still be easy to get around from one part of the city to another.
Among the must-see attractions to visit in Boston are:
* Freedom Trail - A 2.5 mile walking trail that leads you past 16 nationally significant historic sites, including churches, meeting houses, cemeteries, parks, a ship and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.
* Fenway Park - The home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox.
* Sam Adams Brewery - Tours of the brewery are offered every day except Sunday, as are opportunities to taste the brew made in the factory.
* Cheers Boston - If you enjoy watching Cheers, which aired on NBC between 1982 and 1993 and is now in syndication, you have to pay a visit to the restaurant that served as the inspiration for the television show. The former Bull %26 Finch Pub is located in Boston's Beacon Hill District.
These are just some of the attractions worth checking out when you're in Boston. There are, of course, plenty more. Be sure to pick up a guide book to help you plan your trip.
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