Experience the brilliant autumn landscapes of the Northeast on this 11-day fall colors tour packed with history, scenery, and small-town charm. From the peaceful Adirondack Mountains and iconic Nubble Lighthouse to treasures like Hershey Chocolate World, Niagara Falls, and the Baseball Hall of Fame, each day offers something special. Travelers will enjoy a blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, ferry crossings, and classic Americana. It’s a warm and memorable journey perfect for anyone who loves fall foliage, history, and scenic drives.
• Sept 30 – Oct 10, 2026
• Oct 1 – Oct 11, 2026
• Oct 13 – Oct 23, 2026
• Oct 14 – Oct 24, 2026
Begin the journey eastbound. Lunch along the way. Overnight near Indianapolis, IN.
Visit the National Museum of the Air Force in Wheeling, WV, featuring military aircraft, Presidential planes, and historic exhibits. Overnight in Wheeling, WV.
Visit the Flight 93 National Memorial, honoring the passengers and crew. Continue north to the hotel near Hershey, PA.
Enjoy Hershey Chocolate World, with opportunities to browse brands, shop for gifts, and even make your own chocolate bar. Overnight in Binghamton, NY.
Tour the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Afternoon drive through scenic back roads to Concord, NH, with stops at country stores and covered bridges.
Arrive at the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. Enjoy a beach stop, then travel through the beautiful Franconian Notch valley to Littleton, NH.
Ride a ferry across Lake Champlain from Vermont to New York. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Adirondack Mountains bursting with fall color. Overnight in Watertown, NY. Passport required.
Enjoy Niagara Falls, starting at Goat Island on the American side and then crossing to the Canadian side. Overnight on the Canadian side of the falls.
Travel to Dearborn, MI to explore the Henry Ford Museum. Later, visit Frankenmuth, MI, a Bavarian-style little German town known for food and shopping. Overnight in Hammond, IN.
Visit the “world’s largest Christmas store,” Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, featuring seven acres of décor, ornaments, cards, and gifts. Overnight again in Hammond, IN.
Visit the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum, home to roadside memorabilia, military uniforms, and other artifacts. Begin the trip home to Missouri.
These cross country trips are designed so that you can see and do a lot of things in a relatively short time. We use custom built full size touring coaches which are designed to accommodate 22 passengers very comfortably with a lot of special amenities. Some of these amenities include card tables for the avid players, a kitchen, wi-fi, 110 volt outlets, and a couch in the back. Just being able to get up and walk around or lie down and take a nap is a great advantage. We also prepare hot lunches on board and carry our own tables and chairs so we can have picnics at some of the most beautiful places in America. The idea is to create a “family” atmosphere which is easy to do with so few people on each tour. These are not ordinary bus trips.
On all the trips, except those with special exclusions, we have vans pick up passengers within 130 travel miles of Rolla and then meet up with the motorcoach to head out toward the destination (see next section for more details). Each day we will typically see or do one thing in the morning and then another in the afternoon. Since there is so much to see and do, we usually depart by 8:00 am and arrive at our destination city around 6:00 pm that evening. Dinner is on your own; however, we will drive to a neighborhood restaurant if there’s not one very near the hotel. On the last day, we arrive back in Missouri in the late afternoon. If we picked you up, we will take you back home, and everyone else will go to Rolla to get their car.
The price of each trip includes the motorcoach, lodging, hotel breakfasts, lunches and the cost of all venues shown. It also includes the shuttle to and from your home if you live within 130 travel miles from Rolla (if there are several people at the same location, this 130 mile criteria will be extended). Everyone living outside the 130 miles receive a $100 discount. If you live inside 130 miles and choose to drive to Rolla, you will receive a $50 discount.
The price is based on two persons per room. If four people share a room, the price will be reduced by the cost of the saved room divided by four. If you would like your own room, please call our office for a quote. To reserve a seat, you must send a $200 deposit per person. The remainder is due 45 days prior to the trip. The price does not include gratuity for the driver and hostess.
If you cancel more than 45 days prior to the beginning of the trip, you will receive back all but a $50 per person processing fee and any credit card fees that may apply. If you cancel between 45 and 15 days prior, you will receive a 50% refund. If we are able to fill the spot you vacated, you will receive back all of your money except credit card and processing fees. If you have to cancel less than 15 days prior or have to leave during the trip, you will receive a refund of any hotel costs and venues we are able to cancel. If you want a cancellation waiver to cover the potential loss if you have to cancel inside of 45 days, the cost is $100 per person (or $75 for the 5/6 day tours). Our cancellation waiver provides no coverage once the trip begins. If you have previously been on 5 or more of our tours, you will receive the cancellation waiver at no cost.
**Itineraries and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to circumstances beyond our control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the itinerary has been published.**
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