Stay : New England culture
It may seem surprising to opt for a thematic visit around culture in New England, as the natural landscapes are so breathtaking. Nevertheless, it is possible to discover, through museums, the most beautiful natural sites of the region. For this, you will need to count on about ten days of driving, because the distances are vast, as everywhere in the United States.
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Detail of the stay : New England culture - 11 days
Day 1: Arrival in Boston
The arrival is generally at the end of the day, put your bags at the hotel and get out for a dinner in North End.
Day 2: MFA and Gardner Museum
Steps: Saint Petersburg, Boston
Start your itinerary at Boston where you can enjoy a great weekend. Inevitably, stop at the , to discover the permanent collections of European, Asian and American art, and then go to the , the cloister and its gardens will remain engraved in your mind for a long time.
Day 4: Salem and the Peabody Essex Museum
We then head for the coast and the city of Salem, to discover the PEM(Peabody Essex Museum). The collection of this recently renovated museum has nothing to envy to that of the big metropolises. The famous history of witches can also be discovered in the museum dedicated to them.
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
Day 5: Cape Cod and the beautiful P-Town
Steps: Provincetown
Go down to the South and Cape Cod to visit the and, above all, to appreciate the landscape that has fascinated hundreds of American and international artists. Discover the famous "Cape Cod Light" known for its particular influence on the landscape.
PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM
Day 6: Newport, Pearl of Rhode Island
Then continue your journey to Rhode Island and the city of Newport. This former seaside resort for billionaires can be visited today, like an open-air museum. Take a stroll down Bellevue Avenue to see the dozen or so billionaires' homes, and walk through the door of your choice for a memorable tour. You will be immersed in the splendor of the high society of the 19th century and the emerging industrial bourgeoisie of the early 20th century.
Day 7: Hartford and the Mark Twain Museum
Steps: Hartford
Cross the state line into Connecticut and head to Hartford, the state capital, for a visit to the Mark Twain House and Museum, the home of Tom Sawyer 's adventures.
THE MARK TWAIN HOUSE & MUSEUM
Day 8: Shelburne and its two museums
Steps: Burlington
Continue your journey north to Vermont. In the small town of Shelburne, you'll have the opportunity to visit an amazing open-air museum. A little further on, don't miss a visit to Shelburne Farms, a vast agricultural area, overlooked by an architecturally remarkable farmhouse that is now a luxury hotel.
SHELBURNE FARMS
Day 9: Portland, a cultural jewel
Steps: Portland, Cape Elizabeth
Head to the coast and Portland, Maine. You will arrive in the early afternoon to visit Winslow Homer Studio, a newly opened to the public and exciting site. You can also take a tour of the Portland Museum of Art.
Day 10: Rockland and the Farnsworth Art Museum
Steps: Rockland
Continue north to Rockland and the Farnsworth Art Museum, a superb collection of landscape paintings of the region.
FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM
Day 11: Return trip to Boston
Steps: Boston, Portsmouth
It will take you just over three hours to get back to Boston, on the way, stop in Portsmouth for lunch.
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