Our Self-guided Cycling Tours

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Coastal Villages: A 3-day tour of the coastal beauty of Mystic and Stonington
Discover the back roads of one of America's most scenic coastlines. Cycling itineraries focus on harbor views and architectural beauty lined with stone walls. This coastal route encompasses the southerastern tip of Connecticut that was spared from much of the industrial development. Your Inn has been carefully selected for its character and hospitality. As you journey through this section of New England coastline, you will visit 18th-century historic sites along Long Island Sound, ranging from lighthouses to schooners, wonderful wineries and a wide selection of antiques and new artisan crafts.
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The Last Green Valley: A 3-day tour of picturesque Pomfret and Woodstock
Discover the back roads of one of the last places on America's east coast with vast areas of preserved open spaces. The Last Green Valley encompasses the towns from south central Massachusetts through eastern Connecticut. Natural beauty abounds within two scenic river systems and includes diverse agricultural businesses. Cycle through charming, historic villages, snack at farm stands, visit local wineries, ride through protected forests and enjoy a variety of small and unique shops. The Inna t Woodstock Hill has been carefully selected for its character and hospitality.
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Blackstone Valley Ramble: A 6-day tour of the Blackstone River Valley
Discover the back roads of America's Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. From historic village greens to restored mill villages you will have the opportunity to cycle along the greenway and blueway of the Blackstone Valley. The Valley encompasses the towns and villages from Worcester, MA south to Providence, RI. A thriving community of artists, from pottery to chalkware Santa's to chocolate confectioners will offer you a glimpse of their studios and their goods. We have included side trips to lakes to give you an opportunity to cool off, for hikes along trails in varietyof woodland and open spaces, and the Blackstone River canal towpath. How about a visit to a working dairy farm of shopping at a local farmstand?
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Restored and Revitalized Towns: A 5-day tour to see the variety of historic preservation in Brimfield,  Sturbridge and Southbridge

Discover the back roads of The Last Green Valley nestled in the Boston-to-Washington coastal sprawl. Cycling itineraries focus on areas of natural beauty within two scenic river systems, and on significant and diverse agriculture and charming historic villages. The Valley includes towns and villages from south central Massachusetts through northeastern Connecticut. Rural charm and wonderful hosts are highlights of this tour. As you journey through this corner of New England, you will ride along winding roads through a mixture of farms, protected woodland and scenic 18th-century villages. Snack at local farm stands , enjoy a pint at Pioneer Brewery and browse through the variety of shops in Sturbridge and Southbridge.
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The Best of Three States: A 6-day tour of the backroads in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Discover the back roads of three New England states, from America's birthplace of the Industrial Revolution to the rural beauty of the Quiet Corner. You will cycle through historic village greens, past restored mill villages and along quiet roads of the greenway and blueway of two National Heritage River Valleys. Your B&B's for the tour will offer the opportunity to meet some of the creative people behind the revitalization and preservation of this corner of New England.

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America's First Resort: A 3-day tour of Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is located on Aquidneck Island, 38 square miles and the largest island in the Narrangansett Bay. The city was founded in 1639 and soon became a prosperous and bustling area. As one of the deepest natural ports in the country, it became one of the country's top seaports by the 1760's. The city retains a seaport atmoshpere, with cobblestone streets along Brick Market place and scenic Bannister's Wharf. Both areas are full of unique shops and restaurants, many housed in restored 18th and 19th century buildings. We offer several B&B's in Newport, each of which is historic and located within easy walking distance of the wharf and heart of downtown.

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