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The history and bricklaid beauty of Boston is easy to enjoy. Follow the Freedom Trail past Old North Church, Paul Revere Park, Fanieul Hall, the Commons, Old Ironsides and more landmarks of America's birth. Across the Charles River is Cambridge and Harvard. Venture to Marblehead and Salem to the south, or Lexington and Concord to the north. Back in town, have clam chowder at the warf or great Italian food in North End.

Suggested Private Excursions

Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres

Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise

Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours

Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours

Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours

Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours

Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours

Boston: Private After Hour Tour of Boston’s Old North Church - 4 Hours

Rolling hills and a deep blue marina paint Rockland as a picturesque harbor town. Known for its lobster and as a foodie haven, Rockland hosts the Maine Lobster Festival every August. Visit art galleries and shop at quaint antique shops and boutiques, or spend an afternoon with renown American artworks by the likes of Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson, Fitz Hugh Lane and Gilbert Stuart at the Farnsworth Art Museum. The museum also features the country's second largest collection of Louise Nevelson's sculptures and a special exhibition of the Wyeth family's works at the Wyeth Center. The Breakwater Lighthouse in Rockland is scenic, perched on the end of a long stone walkway. From Rockland, vist Thomaston, or to the Peneobscot Bay peninsula for spectacular views where you can also experience the Owl's Head Transportation Museum and the famous Owl's Head Lighthouse, from 1825. Port Clyde further afield features the Marshall Point Lighthouse and a museum made from the 1895 chambers of the light house owner.

Canada's oldest incorporated city, Saint John sits at the juncture of the Saint John River and the Bay of Fundy. Here, visitors may witness the world-renowned phenomenon of the reversing falls, created by the Bay of Fundy's 28 1/2-foot tide swell rising above the level of the Saint John River at high tide. Saint John also has Canada's oldest museum and you'll want to visit Market Square with its charming shops and restaurants.

Halifax is Atlantic Canada’s center of business, research and education. Strong emphasis is placed on cultural diversity, historic restorations and the preservation of heritage and culture. The Halifax Citadel Fortress dominates downtown Halifax. Take a stroll along the waterfront past restored buildings and warehouses of Historic Properties, or a walk in delightful Public Gardens, the oldest Victorian gardens in North America. Halifax’s sister city of Dartmouth lies on the opposite shore and is reached via the oldest saltwater ferry in North America. The spectacular view of Halifax harbor makes the trip worthwhile. Housed in former Dominion Building, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia features Nova Scotia folk art and maritime artists. A two-hour walk will easily show you the major highlights of historic and scenic Halifax. Visit Historic Properties, St. Paul’s Church and Province House, the latter two being the oldest buildings in the city. Granite Springs is rated one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Atlantic Canada.

Sydney is located on Cape Breton Island on the east side of the Sydney River. Sydney has a strong ethnic population. As the only significantly industrialized district in Atlantic Canada, Sydney is the heart of Nova Scotia’s second-largest urban cluster. The city’s central business district impresses with the variety of products and services offered by downtown merchants. The town has become an important gateway to the scenic and historic attractions of Cape Breton Highlands and for cruising on the Bras d’Or Lakes. On the city outskirts is Fortress Louisbourg National Park, presenting Canada’s largest historical reconstruction. Here visitors can enjoy a town perfectly restored to its 1740 appearance. A walk on the half-mile Boardwalk promenade in the heart of downtown provides a panoramic view of the harbor. Apart from Louisbourg Fortress, the town also features a railway museum at the Sydney and Louisbourg Historical Society and the Atlantic Statiquarium, a marine museum devoted largely to underwater treasure.

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Maine's largest city, Portland is known for its stately elms, historic homes and restored waterfront area. Considered the gateway to "Down East" Maine, this coastal city is a great spot to enjoy Maine lobster fresh from the sea. Visit Longfellow's boyhood home or explore Portland Headlight, the oldest lighthouse in constant use today. Nearby is Freeport, home of a large selection of discount and outlet stores.

The history and bricklaid beauty of Boston is easy to enjoy. Follow the Freedom Trail past Old North Church, Paul Revere Park, Fanieul Hall, the Commons, Old Ironsides and more landmarks of America's birth. Across the Charles River is Cambridge and Harvard. Venture to Marblehead and Salem to the south, or Lexington and Concord to the north. Back in town, have clam chowder at the warf or great Italian food in North End.

Suggested Private Excursions

Boston: Private North End Italian Food Tasting Walking Tour - 3 Hours

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres

Boston: Private VIP Boston Yacht Experience With Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

Boston: Private Sunset Boston Harbor Cruise

Boston: Boston Private Cycle Boat Charter - 4 Hours

Boston: Discover Boston Private Sightseeing Program - 4 Hours

Boston: Private Historic Boston Pub Crawl - 4 Hours

Boston: Freedom Trail Private Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours

Boston: Private Harvard Campus Tour - 1.5 Hours

Boston: Private After Hour Tour of Boston’s Old North Church - 4 Hours