Great Rail Journeys

Ride the rails to an Indian Summer in New England! With three train rides and a cruise, you'll motor through the White Mountains in New Hampshire and the Green Mountains in Vermont. Travel into the heart of New England, featuring Quechee Gorge, Mount Washington, Squam Lake and more! Relax for three nights at Vermont's Lake Morey Resort, located directly on the water.

DAY 1 - MORE ON LAKE MOREY (D) - Settle in for your end-of-summer sojourn at the Lake Morey Resort, a third generation, family-owned property set on the banks of beautiful Lake Morey in Vermont. Explore the resort's waterfront, formal gar-dens, game room, private beach and more! Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner in the resort's Lakeside Dining Room.

DAY 2 - GREEN MOUNTAIN RR (B, L, D) - Begin the day at the stunning Quechee Gorge, fondly known as Vermont's Little Grand Canyon. Next, head to the mountains aboard a scenic train ride on the Green Mountain Railroad, featuring lunch on board. This three-hour tour includes a breathtaking ride over a high trestle with views of Okemo Mountain. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at the hotel and the lake. Wind down with dinner in the Lakeside Dining Room.

DAY 3 - TRAINS, WHITE MOUNTAINS and MT. WASHINGTON (B, L, D) - After breakfast, travel into the White Mountain National Forest to board the Cog Railroad, celebrating its 150th Anniversary. The Cog will climb to the summit of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. At the top, disembark and explore the Summit Visitor Center, museum, post office and 360 degree views. On a clear day, you can see up to five states and the Atlantic Ocean! Tonight, board The Lafayette, rated one of the top dinner trains in the world by the Wall Street Journal. Savor an elegant, five-course meal aboard restored vintage rail cars as you chug through the beautiful White Mountains.

DAY 4 - SQUAM LAKE CRUISE (B, L) - Head to Holderness, NH, home of Squam Lake. Squam is the second-largest lake in New Hampshire and the filming location for the movie On Golden Pond. Board a canopied pontoon boat and cruise the lake's "golden" waters. Finish your escape with a fare-well lunch at Walter's Basin Restaurant overlooking the lake.