New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11
The AdirondackS, White
Mountains, Green Noun
tainS and BerkShireS.
PASSING THROUGH
SEVEN STATES
Ideal Vacation Trip for Those
Who Seek Only Good Roads
and Best Hotels.
BY HENRY MacNAIR.

w nat mas Deen described by compc-
tent authorities as one Of the most
beautiful tours on the American con-
tincnt is shown on the accompanying
map. As will be seen, it touches the
most famous resorts in seven states
and affords the tourists a very wide
scope Of varied scenic attractions with
in the compass of a two weeks journey.
While in a circular trip such as this
one may start at any point with equal
: facility. the description begins at New
York Following the Hudson River TO
PouChkeepSie one passes many maGnl-
fcent estates and points Of historic in
tereSt all the way to POughkeepsie. An
alternative is offered to Ossining, by
way of Bronxville and the Westchester
hills, passing Briarcltf en- route. Al
ter reaching Peekskill one may take the
old river road through Beacon and Cold
Spring, with its hairpin curves, or 60
by way Of the new state road TO Map-
pngerS Falls.
At Poughkeepsie the route leaves the
river and goes direct to the famous
Berkshire Hills, whose attractions
beggar description. LenOX is the social
centre and Pittsfeld the commercial
NdDAkdA VI klllS StNlANls lNlll WIS lNA'iN
the main trip goes over the Taconlc
Range into New York, passes through
Albany and on to Saratoga Springs,
whose healing waters were known to
the Indians centuries ago. Thence a
fine state road is followed to Elizabeth
town, at the Eastern gateway of the
Adrondacks. Here one may visit Lake
Placid, Loon Lake and the Saranac
lakes, or 20 direct to Plattsburgh, on
Lake Champlain. A delightful side
trip is offered into Montreal, that
quaint old French city, with its mem
cries of past glories and present COM
mercial activity. Crossing a ferry to
the islands Of Lake Champlain a Won
derful road is followed all the way into
/ Burlington, with many and delightful
views of the lake and mountains on
either side.
The direct route from the Berkshires
TO Burlington. through the heart Of the
Green Mountains, can be made in a
day over excellent grlvel roads, and is
recommended for those whose time is
limited II reaches the famous Ekwa-
nok golf links, at Manchester, after
passing through the Northern Berk-
shires, whose centre is Willlamstown,
the CITY Beautiful"
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fered through the White Mountains.
The shorter, and 10 many the most at
tractive, route is through Newport, on
Lake MemphremaRog, and on to Dix
vile Notch, a most remarkable bit OF
natural scenery, with dimnutive Lake
Gloriette to complete the picture.
Thence one may 90 direct to Bethel,
Ne, joining the other route, which
goes through the heart of the White
Mountains, touching at Bethlehem, Pro-
file House, Breton Woods and Craw-
ford Notch all with splendid hostleries
and affOrding superb views Of the lord
~ Presidential Range with its highest
peak, Mount Washington. The grand
eur and charm Of this section is fully
brought out in the swing down through
Crawford Notch and up through Pink
ham Notch, which practically encircles
the range, and the tourist turns East
with regret.
At Bethel another option is offered
to those who wish TO explore Maine,
with its many charming resorts Of lake,
river and hill, but the present lncOm-
plete system Of state highways in that
section acts as a bar TO many who want
20 keep on macadam and improved
roads. Continuing from Bethel, il IS
but a short run to Portland, the me-
tropolis Of Maine, where there are
many features Of interest and nu-
merous side trips by boat or car
From Portland the road runs well
back from the shore until Portsmouth
is reached and thence the run is made
TO Newcastle Island, where the Russo
japanese peace commissioners head
chartered. The route now follows the
famous North Shore, with its many fine
estates ard picturesque land and sea
scapes. Among the charming resorts
passed are Rye Beach, York Beach,
Swampscott and Revere Beach. Enter
ing Boston one follows a wide boule-
ward into Cambridge, the seat Of an
cient Harvard, and crossing Harvard
Bridge reaches Commonwealth Avenue,
Rostons widest and handsomest thor
oughfare.
now runs through the Fens on a wind
ing parkway, and beyond Mattapan
passes through a stretch of almost wild
country, with few villages of impor-
lance. At Fall River the route TO Cape
Cod points leaves to the left and we
continue into Rhode Island TO Newport
the social capital of America. BY all
means the traveller should take the
cottage drive" which passes some of
the finest residences on the continent:
At Newport a double ferry is crossed
to the mainland, and in short drive
Narragansett Pier is reached, second
only to Newport in social Importance.
The chief difference lies in the fact
that there are fewer cottages. but sew
eral magnificent hostlcries for the en-
tertainmcnt of travelling guests.
TIE shore road to New London IS OF
little scenic interest, but there one
finds much TO see, and may make
pleasant little trip to Eastern Point,
which boasts Of a large hotel and eX-
cellent golf links. The last days run
is made along the Connecticut shore
through New Haven, the seat Of Yale
University, and thence to New York.
Full descriptions and itineraries of
this wonderful tour may be found IN
the little booklet called "The Scenic
Motorway," published and distributed
by Henry MacNair, 334 Fifth Avenue,
New York, who will mail copy to
any one making request.
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