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Uncategorized / January 1, 1970

Bike touring the American Northeast: Rhode Island, Vermont, and the Hudson Valley

Planning a trip to the American Northeast this year? Be sure to include some bicycle touring in your plans. There's no better way to see the region. Just ask Jeanne Rummel, with Great Freedom Adventures, a BikeToursDirect tour operator partner in the region. "What's great about bike touring the Northeast is the diversity of scenery, the abundant natural beauty and the wealth of cultural interests, all found within a relatively compact area," Rummel said. "That means that in the space of one tour, guests may cycle past scenic ocean or river vistas, heritage farmland, estate vineyards, 40+ room mansions, colorful sugar maples, outdoor concerts, farmers markets, fine art galleries, covered bridges, gourmet cafes, and so much more," she said. "Guests tell us they love how each bend in the road reveals something new to see and experience." [caption id="attachment_2127" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Cyclists love the biking routes along the Hudson Valley with its quaint towns and beautiful river.[/caption] Check out these three tours in the region: 1. Hudson Valley National Heritage Area Bike Tour: This 5-night guided tour still has availability for the August 2 and October 11 departures. What guests love: The biking routes are fabulous ("some of my very favorites," Rummel says). Visiting some of the country's preeminent historic mansions. Eating at world-class restaurants with CIA trained chefs and chefs who have migrated north from some of NYCs top restaurants. Tasting award-winning wines at vineyards. Cruising the Hudson River by boat. Exploring Hudson (a hip town with a vibrant arts scene) and Rhinebeck (a super quaint town with high-end shops and restaurants). 2. Vermont 3-Day Cycling Tour: This 2-night guided tour still has availability for the May 29, July 24, August 7 and October 2 departures. What guests love: This itinerary draws from decades of biking back roads all over Vermont. People also love the covered bridges, Woodstock, Quechee Gorge, the brewery, and the Calvin Coolidge Homestead and Historic Site. 3. Rhode Island Vacation Bike Tour: This 3-night guided tour still has availability for the August 30 departure. What guests love: Block Island is stunning and offers easy cycling, lighthouses, kayaking on the Great Salt Pond and it's estuaries, sunset sailing with beer or wine and cheese, walking oceanside nature trails filled with wildflowers, Newport, mansions, Cliff Walk and the famous Ocean Ave.

 See all our tours in the American Northeast here > See all Great Freedom Adventures tours here > 


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