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The next couple of months of our trip around the US with our kids will be doing a fast track tour of the northeast. We've browsed through the various 'must see' lists and have made some notes. Please share any suggestions for sights and campgrounds (big rig) in these areas and if you have blogged about your own experiences, please share your website info.

Also, if you've toured the bigger cities via day trip sightseeing tours from the outlying areas, we'd love recommendations (NYC, Boston, Philly).

You guys really came through for us last year when we were planning our trip along the CA coast - Thanks so much!

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Craig and Linda,

We enjoyed our stay at Boston Minuteman Campground at Exit 30 on I-495 on the west side of Boston.  Nice campground, quiet and convenient to downtown.

The best campground we found for NYC is north of the city on U.S. 9 near the intersection of state Road 129.  The Croaton on the Hudson campground is a county park and campground.  Travelling north around the west side of NYC on I-287 will take you across the Tappan Zee Bridge avoiding city traffic.  At the east end of the bridge exit onto U.S. 9 north up through Sleep Hollow.  Be sure to watch for Ichabod Crane.

The county campground is not listed in campground books.  It is part of the Westchester County Park System.  It is very interesting and handled our 40 MH quite well.  They do not take credit cards, but the tarriffs are very reasonable.

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Craig & Linda

In PA,  not sure of your interest, however Gettysburg is a must see if you would be interested in the greatest battle ever fault in the United States.  Many campgrounds in this area.  Chamber of Commerce of Gettysburg will provide a list of all campgrounds within a 25 mile radius.

In ME,  take I95 to State Route  1,  this is some of most beautify coast line that you will find on the east coast, not to mention excellant sea food (lobster).  Again, any Chamber of Commerce, I would try Wells Me, would be able to provide you with a list of campgrounds. 

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Craig & Linda,

I did not mention Maine as you only requested info on NYC, MA and PA.

The Maine Campground Owners Assn. has a website and a great brochure available listing all of their members CGs - www.campmaine.com.

We went for three straight summers and loved so many different places.

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Thanks so much! You guys are very helpful! We've figured out we may need to re-route a bit as many campgrounds are not open until May 1 or later. I completely forgot about the origin of the Ichabod Crane story...how fun! We definitely can't miss Gettysburg either, having explored Vicksburg, Chattamauga, Shiloh and Ft. Sumter with our guys!

We're very much looking forward to Maine, as well as New Hampshire, Vermont and hopefully Nova Scotia (if it's not too early in the year!). Suggestions are welcome for any sights in New England - I didn't phrase our request well due to our concerns about being near the really large metro areas :(.

Thanks also for the routing suggestions - we love this part of the country, but the traffic can be daunting!





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Not only is this a great campground, but right outside it is the train station that will have you in Grand Central Station right in the middle of Manhattan in 50 minutes.  Since Croton on Hudson is a very chi chi bedroom community for people working in the city, the train runs very frequently, from about 5 in the morning, till after midnight. Couldn't be more convenient for visiting the Big Apple!

This campground is a hidden gem, for some reason not listed in any of the directories, maybe because it's a county park. When we stayed there in 06 the rate was only $30 a night.

Enjoy your trip.


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Craig and Linda,

We enjoyed our stay at Boston Minuteman Campground at Exit 30 on I-495 on the west side of Boston.  Nice campground, quiet and convenient to downtown.

The best campground we found for NYC is north of the city on U.S. 9 near the intersection of state Road 129.  The Croaton on the Hudson campground is a county park and campground.  Travelling north around the west side of NYC on I-287 will take you across the Tappan Zee Bridge avoiding city traffic.  At the east end of the bridge exit onto U.S. 9 north up through Sleep Hollow.  Be sure to watch for Ichabod Crane.

The county campground is not listed in campground books.  It is part of the Westchester County Park System.  It is very interesting and handled our 40 MH quite well.  They do not take credit cards, but the tarriffs are very reasonable.

Charles



 



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Thanks Fred - we can't wait to see the Big Apple! Linda

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We live near Gettysburg.. We like Graint Hill campground the best but Drummer Boy is nice it is right off interstate 15 coming up from Fredrick Md... There is a State Park in Hanover Pa which is only 15 miles from Gettysburg.. The whole Fredrick / Gettysburg agree is so nice to visit.....lots to see and nice pretty country driving if you like to roam...O yea great FOOD... if you come this way let me know I will send you a list of must eat places...patti

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I liked Minute Man campground and was there a week or so.

 Then on to Normandy Farms in Foxboro, Ma. About 30 minutes south of Boston. Go on their web site and take a look. It might be more than you want but they have everything. Inside gym,heated pool, sauna, whirlpools, many bath houses playgrounds, dog fenced in play ground, WiFi. I was there for nine months during the fall and winter. Great people and you would need reservationa.

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There are a few campgrounds in Vermont I would recommend - mostly based on location.  There aren't a lot of options for campgrounds, so it really depends on where you would like to go.

In Burlington, VT the most popular campground is North Beach Campground.  This park fills up fast so make your reservations as soon as possible.  This is in a great location - within walking distance to the beach, bike/walk path, Burlington Waterfront, and close to Church Street Marketplace (pedestrian mall). http://www.campvermont.com/html/cgs/north/burlingtonsnorth.htm.  The park does not have alot of amenities (I would use you the RV bathroom instead of the facilities in the campground).

If you would like a campground with more amenities and activities (pool, playground, 9 hole golf), then try Apple Island Resort located in South Hero, VT (about 30 min north of Burlington).  This campground also has a nice view of the lake. http://www.campvermont.com/html/cgs/north/appleisland.htm

If you venture up to the Northeast Kingdom, there is a campground located on the south end of Lake Memphremagog in the town of Newport called Prouty Beach Campground.  From here is an easy drive to Mount Pisgah, that provides a spectacular view of Lake Willoughby (after a 1.5 mile climb to the summit).
http://www.campvermont.com/html/cgs/north/proutybeach.htm

Enjoy your trip.  The great thing about VT, NH, and ME is that is doesn't really matter too much where you go, a beautiful & peaceful view is just around the corner.

-Colleen

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If you get as far as Maine. The Moody Beach-Wells area is well worth seeing. Great lighthouses, food and alot to do. It's just across the New Hampshire state line.

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Ron-Sue Coming to the farm for a 4th picknick hope to see you.

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