7 a.m. – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
8 a.m. – Check out
9:30 a.m. -- Stop at Quechee Gorge, Hartford, Vermont’s deepest gorge
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Travel the Kanc, one of the most popular and scenic drives in New England
12:45 p.m. – Loon Mountain Gondola for the skyride (White Mountain Express)
Boxed lunch (included)
4:30 p.m. – Check in to North Conway Grand Hotel
Dinner on your own – The hotel’s Mountainside Tavern is open 5-9 p.m.

8 a.m. – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Three-hour round trip aboard Mount Washington Cog Railway
Boxed lunch from Café at the Cog aboard train (included)
3:30-5:30 p.m. – Dinner & shopping on your own at Settlers Green Outlet Village
6:30-10 p.m. – Pemi Valley Moose Tours, Lincoln, NH
This nighttime, three-hour, guided tour is included but optional. Those who do not want to participate will be transported via Martz Bus back to the hotel before we depart for the moose tour.

8 a.m. – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
11 a.m. – Check out
11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. - Train ride aboard North Conway Scenic Railroad through the Mount Washington Valley to Crawford Notch Station, where we will meet the Martz Bus
Boxed lunch (included)
5 p.m. – Check in to Fairfield Inn Portsmouth (NH)
6:30 p.m. – Farewell dinner at The Rosa Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH (included)
8 p.m. – Return to hotel

7 a.m. – Breakfast at the hotel (included)
8:30 a.m. – Check out and depart
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Mass.
Lunch (included) at Max Tavern
1:30 p.m. – Depart for home
Coffee/restroom break on the way home

DROPOFFS

6:30 p.m. - Green Ridge Plaza

7:15 p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

All tour itineraries are subject to change. Martz reserves the right to revise the itinerary and make substitutions of equal value.

CANCELLATIONS

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• As a reminder, the 10-percent deposits on multi-day tours are non-refundable even if you cancel the trip more than 60 days before the departure date.

• If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, you will receive a full refund with the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.

WALKABILITY

There is some walking involved in this tour. The bus will drop off and pick up passengers as close to possible when visiting all venues.

VENUE INFO

Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Conn., is an 11,500-square-foot residence built in 1873. It has 25 rooms on its three floors and the famous author described his time there as the happiest and most productive years of his life.
We’ll spend the first night at Hampton Inn & Suites Keene has an indoor pool and fitness center.
Travel up to 1,738 vertical feet, crossing into the White Mountain National Forest to the summit of Loon Peak aboard the White Mountain Express, a skyride/gondola.
North Conway Grand Hotel located in the beautiful Mount Washington Valley has indoor and outdoor pools, spa, fitness center and sauna.
Mount Washington Cog Railway takes passengers on a scenic adventure with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. It’s the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world with an average grade of 25 percent.
Settlers Outlet Village is a shopping/dining center in North Conway.
One of the most unique tours we’ll take is the Pemi Valley Moose Tour, a nighttime tour through the woods of New Hampshire. Have your cameras ready!
We’re taking the Mountaineer, the most scenic excursion offered by North Conway Scenic Railroad which takes us through the Mount Washington Valley to Crawford Notch.
We’ll spend our final night at Fairfield Inn Portsmouth Seacoast
Our last stop as we head home on Day 5 is the Basketball Hall of Fame which is a must-see for basketball fans and a worthwhile visit even if you aren’t.

MEALS

4 Breakfasts (Days 2-5 at hotel – included)
Boxed lunches will be provided on Days 2, 3 & 4
The Nook Café at the Mark Twain House sells sandwiches, salads, baked good, snacks, gourmet chocolates and beverages including specialty coffees, teas, soft drinks, beer and wine.
There is an Applebee’s adjacent to the Hampton Inn & Suites Keene NH. Passengers will also have the option of being transported via Martz Bus to Main Street, Kenne, where there are several restaurants.
The Mountainside Tavern at North Conway Grand Hotel is open 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and serves pub food including appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads and dessert.
You’ll find several dining options at Settlers Green, from Barley & Salt Tap House to Black Cap Grille.
Our farewell dinner is at Warren’s Lobster House on the southern tip of Maine, truly a destination restaurant. Besides the great food, there is gift shop, bakery, candy store and lounge on the property.
Max Tavern is located within the Basketball Hall of Fame and offers an innovative menu featuring contemporary American cuisine, classic chophouse fare, craft cocktails and more.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a  preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. We are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers.