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Springfield Science Museum
Springfield, MA  01103
Phone: 800-625-7738

The Science Museum is home to a live animal center with fish, insects, reptiles and amphibians in realistic natural habitats of an Amazon rainforest, coral reef, and New England harbor. In Dinosaur Hall, children can peer directly into the jaws of a full-sized replica of Tyrannosaurus rex. In the African Hall, a mock safari takes kids up to a bird’s eye view of the savannah. Check for seasonal changes in operating hours.

Stowe Central Reservations and Visitor Information
51 Main Street
Stowe, VT  05672
Phone: 802-253-7321
Toll-Free: 877-GO-STOWE

Great Snow. Great Values. Easy Drive.

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Stowe and our classic 200-year-old New England village are decked out for the holidays. We still have rooms available -- some great values, all within an easy drive of major markets like Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Temps are predicted to be in the twenties with snow for the next ten days, and Stowe is gearing up for some great on-and off-mountain activities. There’s still time for pre-and post-holiday shopping: Shop Savor Sip & Ski offers discounted lift tickets and puts you on track for FREE skiing, plus the opportunity to win some great prizes, now until January 4. Join us at one of our Events while you’re here, and get in the Holiday Mood!

Stowe-Smugglers’ Notch Region
P.O. Box 445
Morrisville, VT  05661
Phone: 802-888-7607
Toll-Free: 877-247-8693

Come join the adventure

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The Green Mountains dance from South to North across the whole of Vermont but produce their highest drama in the Stowe-Smugglers’ Notch Region. Summer is a wonderful time to hike in the cool woods, but in the fall legendary red and yellow foliage is not to be missed. Walks, hikes, and bikes from Smugglers’ Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort provide visitors of all abilities a chance to get to know the mountains better. Skiing and snowboarding in our region is made famous by two well-known resorts: Smugglers’ Notch and Stowe. The mountains help define the uniqueness of the Stowe-Smugglers’ Notch Region.

Westerly/Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce
Misquamicut/Watch Hill/Historic Downtown
Westerly, RI
Phone: 401-596-7761

Enjoy the perfect family vacation with a visit to Westerly, RI. Discover Westerly's seven miles of beaches, including Misquamicut, a mecca of family fun and activities that include water slides, mini-golf, night clubs, and more. Explore the picturesque village of Watch Hill, a charming Victorian seaside resort with a lighthouse and famous flying horse carousel. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck, a two-state downtown named one of the 12 Most Distincitve Destinations by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. You'll find a 14-acre park, quaint shops, superb restaurants, and a river walk. The area features six golf courses, 40 restaurants, more than 50 hotels and bed and breakfasts, and hundreds of retail shops just eight miles from Mystic, Connecticut, and 30 miles from Newport. Call today for a free Go Westerly Magazine.

White Mountains Attractions
Visitor’s Center at Exit 32 Off I-93
North Woodstock, NH  03262
Phone: 603-745-8720
Toll-Free: 800-346-3687

Incredible outdoor scenery and terrific lodging and dining -- perfect!

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This vacation, make the White Mountains part of your trip. There's an exciting variety of things to see and do - for the individual and for the family, including the highly diversified man-made and natural attractions that make up this scenic and exciting part of New Hampshire. You can spend the entire day at one of the terrific family attractions; ride a slide, journey back in time or to a mountaintop, discover geological wonders, splash down a waterslide, visit the world of a child's imagination, or see the Old West and the North Pole. The distances between the attractions are short, the roads are scenic, and your vacation will be long on value and fun. To find out more, click on our website, or call us today at 1-800-346-3687.

Yale University
Information Center at 149 Elm Street
New Haven, CT
Phone: 203-432-2300

Open: Tours daily, Monday - Friday 10:30 am and 2 pm; Sat - Sun 1:30 pm

This historic Ivy League University, founded in the 18th century offers walking tours of the campus. Many historic figures studied here, including Nathan Hale, President William Howard Taft and Noah Webster. Modern day Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton both spent time at Yale. Battell Chapel, the home of the Divinity School, was the site of efforts by Yale Students and Faculty to assist efforts to keep the Amistad Africans free.

Farmington Valley Visitors Association
33 East Main Street
Avon, CT  06001
Phone: 860-676-8878
Toll-Free: 1-800-4-WELCOME

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Whatever the season, find your “Hidden Gem” in Connecticut’s Farmington Valley, a special wonderland just 2 hours from New York or Boston. First choose a season, then select a lodging property. Each property offers unique seasonal packages whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, a romantic escape or family fun activities. Coupon books for seasonal discounts and surprises await you at check-in. Explore shops, galleries, antiques, restaurants and more. Visit historic houses & museums. Hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fly-fish, tube, ski or hot air balloon, depending on the season! Free brochures and getaway information.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Exit 26 Rotary
Greenfield, MA  01301
Phone: 413-773-5463

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Downshift off Interstate 91 and travel one of the country's original highways - through the surprisingly unspoiled time warp that is Franklin County. Its countryside is beautiful, its history rich and its culture eclectic. Franklin County is the most rural county in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and it shows! Farms, Farms, and valleys form our historic villages and bustling towns. There is so much to do here - in our fine museums, educational institutions, and cultural centers - but most of all, in our great outdoors! If you like New England, you'll love Franklin County!

Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information Centers on Boston Common
and Prudential Towers (Center Court)
Boston, MA
Toll-Free: 888–SEE-BOSTON Ext. 8

Create your own customized getaway weekend in Boston – it’s so easy. Start with a fabulous hotel, add dinner, theatre, a world class museum, a visit to a spa or shop till you drop. Boston, the city where American history and patriotism began offers a rich experience for all visitors., Speak to a visitor information representative who will help plan your trip. Or visit www.BostonUSA.com for all the information you need to book a getaway to Boston. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to visit Boston and Cambridge, just for the fun of it! Call 888 SEE BOSTON.

Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc.
One Civic Center Plaza
Hartford, CT  06103-1592
Phone: 860-728-6789

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Since 1974, the Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. has marketed and promoted the Hartford region as a convention and meeting destination. The Bureau provides complimentary services to all convention and meeting planners. We can assist you in finding a meeting facility, provide promotional literature and much more. For more information, please call (860) 728-6789 or (860) 446-7811 (outside CT).

Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
151 Main Street
Nashua, NH  03060
Phone: 603-881-8333
Fax: 603-881-7323

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Enjoy your visit to the Greater Nashua Area, which was cited in 1997 as the best place to live and most recently, recognized as one of the safest cities to live in the USA by Money magazine. The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce is your first stop when you are visiting the region. Out-of-town visitors can turn to the Chamber for maps, directions, referrals to member services or find the answer to a difficult question. The chamber publishes “Pathways Community Calendar,” a free activity guide for visitors as well as the official “Chamber Map” that offers a complete and detailed road map to the region.

Green Animals Topiary Garden
Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI  02871
Phone: 401-683-1267

Hours: May 24 – October 12, 2008, open daily at 10 a.m.; last tour admission at 5 p.m.; close at 6 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 401-847-1000 for more information.

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Both kids and adults will be charmed by 80 giant living sculptures of animals scattered throughout a spectacularly landscaped property.

Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Cory's Lane off Route 114
Portsmouth, RI  02871
Phone: 401-847-1000

Hours: May 24 – October 12, 2008, open daily at 10 a.m.; last tour admission at 5 p.m.; close at 6 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 401-847-1000 for more information.

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The gardens have more than six dozen trees and shrubs, immaculately groomed and sculpted, some in the shape of animals. Also features fruit trees, flower beds, and a rose arbor. The gardens are the site of a Victorian toy museum

Isaac Bell House
Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-1000

Hours: June 21-September 1, 2008, Hunter House tours offered at 10 and 11 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2:30, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 401-847-1000 for more information.

Presented as a restoration work in progress, this National Historic Landmark is regarded as an innovative compendium of the design influences that characterize the American architectural period known as the "shingle-style." Built in 1883 by the famed architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, the house combines Old English and European architecture with colonial American and exotic details, such as a Japanese-inspired open floor plan and bamboo-style porch columns.

Kingscote
Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-1000

Hours: May 24 – October 12, open at 10 a.m.; last tour admission at 5 p.m.; close at 6 p.m. Kingscote tours offered every half hour. Schedule is subject to change; call 401-847-1000 for more information.

This was one of the early summer houses designed in the Gothic Revival style, in 1839, for Georgia planter George Noble Jones. The family's connection to Newport was severed by the Civil War, and the house was acquired by China Trade merchant William Henry King, a prominent Newporter. Five generations of King family collections are on display. Kingscote's dining room, added in 1881, includes the earliest known installation of Tiffany glass. The house is a National Historic Landmark.

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
Route 112 - Kancamagus Highway
Interstate 93 at Exits 32 & 33.
Lincoln, NH
Phone: 603-745-6621
Toll-Free: 800-227-4191

Come visit our two little towns and have yourself one big adventure!

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Nestled among the western slopes of the White Mountains, the Lincoln-Woodstock area is the perfect year-round vacation destination! All throughout this region there are accommodations and itineraries to suite a wide range of vacationer - Charming bed & breakfast get-a-ways await those who want to enjoy the natural peace and quiet of a mountain vacation, challenging outdoor activities abound for adventurers seeking a more active trip, and families can always find something in their budget from hotels with swimming pools to fun camping trips.
You will find some of New Hampshire’s most beautiful natural attractions here. Nature-lovers can explore to their heart’s content and never get tired. Hikers and mountain bikers will love the trails that go for miles through scenic woodlands and climb up the highest mountain slopes in New England. Or enjoy a scenic ride by car or motorcycle through the White Mountain national forest and stop for waterfalls and scenic vistas. In the summer take your pick of theme parks, water parks, antique and historical destinations, or pack a picnic lunch, visit a recreational area and go swimming, fishing or boating. In the winter visit quaint villages adorned for the holidays, go on a horse drawn sleigh ride or head straight for one of the many world class ski and snowboard resorts. The diversity of environments, indoor and outdoor activities, tax-free shopping, superb dining, and the most extensive selection of lodging in the White Mountains is incredible for a relatively small geographic area.

Monadnock Travel Council
P.O. Box 358
Keene, NH  03431
Toll-Free: 800-HEART-NH

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New England has a warm heart -- the Monadnock Region! Nestled withing the peaceful valleys of south-western New Hampshire, the "heart" of New England, lies the Monadnock Region. Discover breathtaking scenery, picturesque lakes, Mount Monadnock and quaint New England villages. Enjoy tax-free shopping, wonderful dining, cozy bed & breakfasts, covered bridges, hiking, fishing, swimming... and more. We are a short drive from Boston, MA and Hartford, CT (2 hours) and only about 4 hours from New York City. Discover friendly, helpful people just waiting to welcome you to the Monadnock Region!

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 2300
North Conway, NH  03860
Toll-Free: 800-367-3364

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The Mt. Washington Valley is the picture of everything a New England vacation resort should be... thirteen charming villages, sparkling rivers, pristine forests and mountains that rise majestically against the bright blue sky. But beauty alone does not tell the whole story, because no other vacation destination in the Northeast can match the Valley's choice in sports, recreation, lodging, dining, special events and tax-free shopping. When you make the Valley your vacation headquarters, you can enjoy the nearly 800,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, 1200 miles of hiking trails, 700 miles of biking trails, 14 family attractions, 150 holes of golf, over 100 miles of rivers and streams, plus 7 downhill ski areas and 7 ski touring networks. Choose from more than 75 quality lodgings, 50 restaurants, and more that 200 shops and outlets. You'll need a whole year's worth of vacations to pack in all the fun! Want to know the details? Call or visit our website today!

Mystic & Shoreline Visitor Information Center
Olde Mistick Village, Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT  06355
Phone: 860-536-1641

Your Gateway to New England

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The Mystic & Shoreline Visitor Information Center is located off I-95 at Exit 90 in Olde Mistick Village. Upon arriving in Mystic make us your first stop for:

• Discount tickets to area attractions.
• Hotels/B&Bs - 24-hour on-site reservations.
• Brochures on over 225 area attractions and businesses.
• Menus on display.
• Maps, Postcards, Souvenirs.

New Hampshire Lakes Region Association
Rte 104, Exit 23 Plaza, P.O. Box 430
New Hampton, NH  03256
Phone: 603-744-8664
Toll-Free: 800-60-LAKES
Fax: 603-744-8659

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You'll find 273 lakes and ponds surrounded by affordable family attractions and resorts, lakefront cottages, watersports, dining, golf, beaches, antiquing and tax-free shopping and more! Whether you come for the day, a week or longer, there's something for everyone. With our guide, you'll discover where to stay, play, dine, shop and more on your visit to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Choose from family-owned motels, full-service resorts or elegant, award-winning inns. Enjoy a variety of watersports or ride your bike along the streets of a quaint New England village. Dine at one of several restaurants overlooking the lake or over your own campfire. Shop local artisans' studios or the newest factory outlet stores. Or, simply take time to unwind from the hustle and bustle of your everyday world. You'll discover friendly, helpful people just waiting to welcome you to the Lakes Region!

Newport County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
23 America's Cup Avenue
Newport, RI  02840
Phone: 401-849-8049
Toll-Free: 800-976-5122

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An information and transportation hub with plenty of parking, and convenient location within the downtown/harbor section of the city.

Newport Farmers Market
Causeway in Newport between gazebo and Chamber of Commerce information center
Newport, VT

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Time: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Season: June 18-October 8, 2008
Information: Bernadette Huefner, 802-754-9496 or e-mail bhillside2002@yahoo.com

Northeast Kingdom Travel and Tourism Association
P.O. Box 465
Barton, VT  05822
Phone: 802-525-4386
Toll-Free: 800-884-8001
Fax: 802-525-4387

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Enter... the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The beauty and peace of this hidden jewel of Vermont will have you mesmerized. Be ready to have your senses awakened! Pristine lakes back dropped by beautiful Green Mountains will surround you. Captivating Vermont towns will delight you. Shopping, dining, hiking, biking, golfing, tennis, horseback trails all await you. Kayak, sail, glide, and fish our beautiful Kingdom lakes and rivers. In winter enjoy some of the best skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile trails in the East. Our Kingdom accommodations await your arrival to pamper and spoil your soul.

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
42 Airline Avenue
Portsmouth, NH  03801
Phone: 603-433-6088
Fax: 603-427-0433

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Portsmouth International Airport on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, 50 minutes north of Boston's Logan Airport. Free parking, luggage carts and trolley service to on-site bus terminal or downtown Portsmouth.
Portsmouth International Airport offers:

• Port of Entry with Customs, Immigration, Agriculture
• Low landing and fuel flowage fees
• On-site car rentals, bus, limousine service
• On-site hotel, restaurants and Pease (27-hole) Golf Course
• Immediate access to Interstate 95; 60-minute drive north to lakes and mountains; 10-minute drive to Seacoast beaches and the historic seafaring city of Portsmouth
• Tax-free shopping in area boutiques, malls and factory outlet stores

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Distances from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to nearby destinations:

City	Region	Miles to the Destination
Manchester	Merrimack region	34 miles
Concord	Merrimack region	42 miles
Conway	White Mountains region	66 miles
Lincoln	White Mountains region	81 miles
Berlin	White Mountains region	101 miles

Aptucxet Trading Post Museum
24 Aptucxet Road
Bourne, MA  02532
Phone: 508-759-9487

Open: Seasonal hours. Call ahead for information.

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Replica of Pilgrim-Dutch trading post; windmill; 17th-century herb and wildflower gardens; Native American artifacts; picnic area. Salt works, Gray Gables Railroad Station. Admission charge.

Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry
102 West Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY  11777
Phone: 631-473-0286

Information line outside New York: 203-335-2040

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Ferries operate daily, year-round, from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Port Jefferson, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. Ferries carry passengers and vehicles.

Cambridge Office For Tourism
4 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA  02138
Phone: 617-441-2884
Toll-Free: 800-862-5678
Fax: 617-441-7736

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It's no wonder that Cambridge is so often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank.” Just across the Charles River from Boston, it's a city where Old World meets New Age in a mesmerizing blend of history and technology. Only minutes away from downtown by subway or by foot, visitors can visit historic sites including the world-renowned campuses of Harvard University and MIT. As a captivating, off-beat alternative to Boston, the "Squares" of Cambridge are charming neighborhoods rich in adventurous dining options as well as unique shopping, theatres, museums, and historic sites. Cambridge is a city where counter-culture still lives, classic culture thrives, and multicultural is a way of life.

Chebeague Transportation Company
123 Roy Hill Road
Chebeague Island, ME  04017
Phone: 207-846-5227

Ferry information: 207-846-3700

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The ferry operates daily, year-round, between Chebeague Island and Cousins Island. Passengers only; no vehicles; no reservations required. Cousins Island is connected to mainland Yarmouth, Maine by a bridge. The ferry boat remains tied up at the Stone Wharf on Chebeague Island between trips. Approximate crossing time is about 15 minutes.

Chebeague Transportation Company
123 Roy Hill Road
Chebeague Island, ME  04017
Phone: 207-846-5227

Ferry information: 207-846-3700

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The ferry operates daily, year-round, between Chebeague Island and Cousins Island. Passengers only; no vehicles; no reservations required. Cousins Island is connected to mainland Yarmouth, Maine by a bridge. The ferry boat remains tied up at the Stone Wharf on Chebeague Island between trips. Approximate crossing time is 15 minutes.

Chepstow
Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI
Phone: 401-847-1000, ext. 165

Hours: June 21 – September 1, 2008, Chepstow tours offered at 10 and 11 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2:30, 4 and 5 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 401-847-1000 for more information.

This Italianate-style villa was designed by architect George Champlin Mason in 1860 and is a classic example of a Victorian summer cottage. It was the summer residence of the prominent Morris family from New York, which included a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The house contains the Morris family's collections, including 19th century landscape paintings by the Hudson River school of artists. Reservations required, call 401-847-1000 ext 165.