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14 INTRODUCING THE USA
Five Days in to reach the nautical resort of morning coffee at this fun
New England Newport (p162). Later, walk some complex, then take a 90minute
(or all) of the 3.5mile (5.5km) cruise to see the mansions of
• Arriving Fly into T.F. Green Cliff Walk (p163), stopping to the rich and famous and the
Airport, located just south admire historic mansions such Miami skyline. Stop at
of Providence, and fly out of as the Breakers (p163). HistoryMiami in the Miami-
Portland International Dade Cultural Center (p294)
Jetport. As an alternative, Days 2 and 3: Boston to appreciate the dynamic
visitors can fly in and out Make the quick trip north to history of the region, its Latin
of Boston’s Logan Boston, then follow the “Two Days influences, and the rate at
International Airport. in Boston” itinerary on pp12–13. which it has grown. Enjoy the
• Transport Eastern rest of the day relaxing and
Massachusetts can pose Day 4: Acadia National Park peoplewatching on the
parking and traffic problems, to Bar Harbor hedonistic playground that is
so consider whether the Get an early start and drive to South Beach (p292) before
area’s transport options – Maine’s Acadia National Park sampling its famed nightlife.
notably the MBTA – satisfy (p180), being sure to take the
your needs. There are bus 27-mile (43-km) Loop Road, the Day 2: Miami Beach
and rail options linking most park’s stunning main attraction. Relax on Miami Beach
of New England’s major Once darkness nears, head to (pp292–3). A walk down Ocean
cities, but to best explore the adjacent Bar Harbor (p180). Drive between 6th and 13th
the region a car is needed. The island’s largest town is Streets provides the most
popular for its restaurants, concentrated collection of
shops, and lodging options. tropicalmotif Art Deco
Day 1: Providence (pp292–3) buildings in the
and Newport Day 5: Portland world. Stroll the shops of the
Providence (pp160–61), Rhode Head south to Maine’s biggest Lincoln Road Mall (p292) before
Island’s largest city, is full of town. Though it has burned settling on a sidewalk café. If
visitor attractions. Head down down four times since its time allows, learn about the
town to admire the imposing establishment in 1633, Portland region’s Jewish heritage with
Rhode Island State House with (p178) remains one of America’s a visit to the moving Holocaust
its white marble dome. Then most inviting small cities. Take a Memorial (p293), where the
stroll through the Waterplace stroll along Congress Street and centerpiece is an enormous arm
Park and Riverwalk (p160) through the restored Old Port and hand reaching upward.
before heading uphill to peruse District. Spend the afternoon
the eclectic neighborhood viewing the Winslow Homer Day 3: Florida Keys
shops and ethnic eateries near collections at the Portland Drive down the Overseas
the Brown University (p160) Museum of Art (p178), or visit Highway (US 1) into the Florida
campus. From there take in the historical Victoria Mansion Keys. At Key Largo (p322), head
Benefit Street’s “Mile of or the Wadsworth-Longfellow for John Pennekamp Coral
History” (p160), which includes House (p178). Reef State Park (p322) to
houses ranging in style from arrange a visit to the coral reef.
Colonial and Federal to Greek Five Days in Plan on 3 hours for snorkel or
Revival and Victorian. Grab a South Florida glassbottom boat tours. After
bite at one of the city’s hotdog lunch, continue along US 1
stands, then cross the tiny state • Arriving Miami International toward Key West (p323) for a
Airport, west of downtown, walk along Duval Street (p323),
and the smaller Fort capped off with sunset at
Lauderdale International Mallory Square (p323).
Airport, about 30 minutes
north of Miami, have Day 4: Florida Keys
direct flights to and from Start your day by hopping
international major cities. aboard the Conch Train (p323)
• Transport There are some for a narrated overview of the
bus lines and private tour city. Stop at Wreckers’ Museum
companies, but most visitors (p323), which illustrates the Keys’
to South Florida rent a car. long maritime history. Then
head to the Spanishcolonial
style Hemingway Home (p323),
Day 1: Miami where the writer Ernest
Start your visit downtown at Hemingway lived from 1931 to
Bayside Marketplace (p294), 1940. Browse the city’s many
Rhode Island State House, Providence, with the launch point for numerous colorful shops, then enjoy a
its marble dome and bronze statue boattrip operators. Enjoy a margarita at a lively bar or café.
For practical information on traveling around the USA, see pp30–35
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