1000 Islands, New York
Autumn in the Adirondacks featuring the 1000 Islands and Adirondack Scenic Railroad DAY 1 Travel to Ohio: Your journey begins with a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Manager and an overnight stay in Ohio. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Arrive in the Adirondacks: Continue today into
the beautiful Adirondack Mountains region of upstate New York and the town of Watertown for a two-night stay. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 3 1000 Island Cruise and Singer Castle: Enjoy a
leisurely narrated cruise through the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River while your guide shares historic, environmental and seaway facts. A stop is made at Dark Island for a one hour walking tour of Singer Castle. Originally built as a hunting lodge by the president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Commodore Bourne, the castle became a religious retreat before being opened to public tours and is rumored to be haunted. This afternoon, visit the Antique Boat Museum where its collection evokes the nostalgia of days gone by along the St. Lawrence Seaway.
DAY 4 Adirondack Park and Lake Placid: Travel through
Adirondack Park for beautiful scenery on your way to the High Peaks region. There are breathtaking views of New York State’s highest mountains in full autumn color. A local guide takes you through Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. This afternoon, visit to the Chapman Historical Museum, a living history museum of the lower Adirondacks in a noted area family’s historic home before arriving at your hotel, The Queensbury. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Saratoga Springs and Lake George Lunch Cruise:
The day begins on the water on a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George to enjoy the rich autumn colors and fabulous scenery. Then we are off to a touring of the historic town of Saratoga Springs. Here, a local guide joins you for a tour of this unique upstate town. See the Historic Saratoga Springs Race Track, once a stomping ground of New York’s rich and famous, along with the homes district and Spa Park. (Breakfast and lunch)
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