Today we head from the Big Apple to Beantown. We’ll glance at the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we drive by some of Newport, Rhode Island’s summer mansions. “Everybody knows your name” in historic and eclectic Boston where we’ll dine downtown tonight.

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Hang out with the brains at Harvard University, roll up to the “Cheers” bar, walk in the footsteps of great Americans, savour the sights and smells of Quincy Marketplace and Fanueil Hall, or just hop on and off the optional trolley tour around this amazing town. With more universities than any other U.S. city, there is plenty of nightlife for you to discover.

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Today we’ll discover where France meets North America in the French speaking province of Quebec. After driving through the quaint villages of the state of Maine, you’ll cross over the border into Canada and continue to unique Quebec City, the only walled city in North America. Brush up on your French before you party with the hip and fashionable French Canadians!

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You’ll fall under Quebec City’s spell during a guided tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilization in North America. Soak up Quebec’s “joie de vivre” attitude this afternoon with free time to wander the cool cafés and windy streets. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Quebec, North America’s only walled city by joining us for an optional dinner in the city’s only revolving restaurant. [A&M]

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Today it’s all about Montreal, a hip and happening city with all the culture, sophistication and cafes as a city in France. You’ll see all the highlights of this charismatic place during a city sightseeing tour.

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You’ll love this city’s mix of Eurocharm and North American pizzazz. Head to one of the many great museums, try out an amazing range of food, shop in hip boutiques, and later, party with the ‘oh so French’ Canadians!

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You’ll know why it’s called the Thousand Islands as we wander alongside this area of the lovely St. Lawrence River Valley. For a closer look, take an optional boat cruise and check it out. Then we’re on our way to Canada’s largest city and a spot with international flair – Toronto. An afternoon sightseeing tour will introduce you to the fabulous city. Join us tonight for dinner and then a night out on the town.

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Toronto is another one of Canada’s fantastic, multi-cultural hotspots. Feel the global groove of this city by visiting its diverse neighborhoods and shopping areas. If you are game, catch an optional tour of Toronto’s baseball stadium, Rogers Centre, or get your adrenaline going by zooming up the world’s tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower.

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Throw on a blue rain poncho and get wet at the base of Niagara Falls on the “Maid of the Mist” boat cruise. If that isn’t enough, perhaps you’d like a bird’s eye view of it all on an optional helicopter ride. Still not done? Get an even better look at the majestic Falls on a great IMAX screen (optional).

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Get your passports ready as we cruise back into the “Good Old U.S.A.” and rock on over to Cleveland, Ohio with a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jam with your Contiki friends tonight at one of downtown Cleveland’s nightspots.

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Today, it’s off to the bustling city of Chicago, America’s third largest city. Get ready to experience its awesome architecture, raw blues, cosmopolitan shopping and hot bars.

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Catch a birds eye view of the city on top one of the world’s tallest building, sink your teeth into Chicago’s famous thick crust pizza, or ponder the glories of this city’s smart museums. Today, get out there and blow through the “Windy City.”

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The tour ends this morning and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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