New London to Manchester
Plymouth Rock, The Mayflower II & Boston
Day 55 brought some of the most historically significant stops of the entire trip — and a family reunion on the road.
Day 55 was a history lesson on wheels.
From New London, Connecticut, Ray drove north into Massachusetts — stopping first at Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Plymouth Rock, the traditional landing site, is smaller than most people expect. The Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the original ship, is moored nearby.
Then Boston — one of the great American cities, packed with history at every turn. The Freedom Trail, the USS Constitution, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church — Ray had a lot of ground to cover.
From Boston, north into New Hampshire and Manchester — where Ray's daughter Amanda joined the road trip for a few days. She had flown in from San Diego to spend the final stretch of the journey with her father.
Photos from the Day
The Day's Route
Plymouth, MA — Plymouth Rock & The Mayflower II
Plymouth Rock — the traditional landing site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620. The rock itself is smaller than most people imagine, but the history it represents is enormous. The Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the original ship, is moored at the Plymouth waterfront.
Boston, MA
Boston — one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in America. The Freedom Trail connects 16 historic sites in 2.5 miles: the Boston Common, the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere's house, the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides').
Manchester, NH — Amanda Joins the Trip
Manchester, New Hampshire — the largest city in the state. Ray's daughter Amanda flew in from San Diego to join the final stretch of the road trip. She would ride along through New England and to Niagara Falls before flying home from Buffalo.