The fall is foliage season in New England, and many visitors come every year to experience the beautiful landscapes, and visit some of the many historic towns. This short article aims to give some ideas for those planning holidays in Massachusetts in the fall.
The Massachusetts tourist motto is "Massachusetts: It's All Here", as the state is one where you can drive from the beaches and dunes in the east, to the rolling tree covered hills in the west, in less than three hours. Visitors who arrive in their own car, or who are hiring a car, can plan a route to see the best displays of fall foliage.
There are quite a number of books published describing the best scenic routes for an autumn vacation in New England. One route, which has the honor of being New England's first official scenic route, is the Mohawk trail, which can be reached via Mount Greylock.
The Mount Greylock/Mohawk Trail route is a scenic drive through the Berkshires, to the top of Massachusetts' highest mountain, Mount Greylock. The road to the mountain top remains open until 1st November every year.
The section along Route 2 from the state border to the Connecticut River is New England's first official scenic route. The honor was designated in 1914 by the Massachusetts state government, at a time when motor touring was in its infancy. This route was first pioneered by Native American tribes, and now forms a scenic highway through some of Massachusetts' most spectacular scenery.
Although one can take the Mohawk Trail route without crossing over Mount Greylock, it can be worth making the eight mile ascent of the mountain to experience the views across five states. Climb the War Memorial Tower for the best view.
The Massachusetts tourist motto is "Massachusetts: It's All Here", as the state is one where you can drive from the beaches and dunes in the east, to the rolling tree covered hills in the west, in less than three hours. Visitors who arrive in their own car, or who are hiring a car, can plan a route to see the best displays of fall foliage.
There are quite a number of books published describing the best scenic routes for an autumn vacation in New England. One route, which has the honor of being New England's first official scenic route, is the Mohawk trail, which can be reached via Mount Greylock.
The Mount Greylock/Mohawk Trail route is a scenic drive through the Berkshires, to the top of Massachusetts' highest mountain, Mount Greylock. The road to the mountain top remains open until 1st November every year.
The section along Route 2 from the state border to the Connecticut River is New England's first official scenic route. The honor was designated in 1914 by the Massachusetts state government, at a time when motor touring was in its infancy. This route was first pioneered by Native American tribes, and now forms a scenic highway through some of Massachusetts' most spectacular scenery.
Although one can take the Mohawk Trail route without crossing over Mount Greylock, it can be worth making the eight mile ascent of the mountain to experience the views across five states. Climb the War Memorial Tower for the best view.
About the Author:
Thomson Benidorm Holidays 2014 offer excellent holiday deals throughout Europe and beyond at just the right price. find out more with advice from travel expert Peter Burns
No comments:
Post a Comment