New England/New York area in April

New England/New York area in April

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boyse7en

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Friday 19th January 2018
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Got a trip to see family in Connecticut booked for first two weeks of April.

Would like to take a few days to have a look around so I'm planning to hire a car and do a short tour. There's four of us (2 adults, 2 kids)

First idea was to drive to Niagara Falls, but it seems that a lot of the touristy stuff (boat tours, etc) aren't open at that time of the year so I'm not sure if it is worth going. Not interested in the Casino stuff in the town.

Second idea was to drive up to Vermont and try skiing for a couple of days. None of us have ever been skiing, so would be a good opportunity but probably would be stuck in ski school most of the time.

Anyone got experience of the New England area and what might be worth going to see that time of year?

boyse7en

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Friday 19th January 2018
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The Leaper said:
I'll piggyback on this, which I assume OK with the OP.

Probably visiting family in upper New York State in May for 2-3 days, so looking to go elsewhere for maybe 10 days. Thinking of hiring a car. We've already done New York, Boston, Maine, Massachusetts, Cap Cod, Niagara etc. Thinking of maybe New England, Vermont. Alternatively, maybe get a flight from, say, Stamford to another part of the USA entirely.

R.
You're welcome to join in smile

As you've already been to the area, any of those places you have visited that you'd recommend? I've never been, and I'm unlikely to get the chance to go back any time soon, so it would be nice to get a flavour of the area.

boyse7en

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Monday 22nd January 2018
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CardinalBlue said:
I went to Niagara last summer, and the falls are amazing - highly recommended. The boat cruises open in April, so you maybe in luck https://www.niagaracruises.com/2017-sailing-schedu...

Niagara, the town however isn't great - much tackier than expected. But Niagara-on-the-Lake is a short drive away and well worth a visit. There are some vineyards nearby that specialise in 'Ice Wine' - so if that's your thing then fill your boots.
That boat looks like it sails from the Canadian side.

Is going into and back out of Canada a painless experience or is the border a PITA for a fleeting visit?