| Date & Weather | 6/16/02 (Sun), Almost Cloudy & Rain | Check Out | 9:00 AM (EST) |
| Milage & Route | 252Miles (Portland, ME - Brattleboro, VT) | Check In | 7:30 PM (EST) |
| Motel | Motel 6 | ||
| New England 2 Maine  Welcome sign of Maine showed "Vacation State." So, Main is a summer resort as Florida is a winter resort. More interestingly, it is said in a brochure that Main is the best state where children are educated. In addition, I could see "Main is recognized as one of the most healthful states in the nation: summer temperatures average 70F and winter temperatures average 20F." But I can't agree with it because 20F is too cold and we easily have a cold. Massachusetts (Boston) Of many sites to see in Boston, I chose to visit Bunker Hill along Freedom  Trail. I had two reasons. First of all, Boston was the main battlefield
in the Revolutionary War. Second, Bunker Hill is the most famous point in these battlefields. As
usually said, the point would be important because soldiers can look over
all Boston areas from there. I recognized it when I went up the top of
the Monument which has almost 300 steps. Another famous point, the Boston
Tea Party Ship & Museum, is closed due to the danger of terror. It
will take long time until backing peace. Vermont Although I wanted to visit some places in Massachusetts such as Harvard University, Lexington, and Concord, I rushed for Vermont because visiting Vermont  Welcome Center was more important. Vermont Welcome Center was the most
beautiful and cleanest one I've ever seen. It just looked like museum.
I could know the reason after looking over it. According to their official
map, this welcome center was recently built. While driving, I hit upon an idea that I should compile the information of each state such as state nickname, motto, etc. Although similar site has already existed, I can gather that information by myself through this trip. In addition, arranging it will help me to deepen my understanding of each state. Moreover, someone might need such information. So, I decided to do so during this travel by making use of the guide, map, and official site of each state. |
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