East Coast Greenway Travel Itinerary

The ECG Itinerary will mimic the tour just completed by the first 7 cyclists to pedal the entire route. About 80% of that route was on-road, while 20% was on completed trail segments. Our Itinerary will follow the route and daily schedule followed by our tour cyclists, with daily mileage ranging from under 40 to over 90 miles. We encourage anyone planning to travel this route to give patronage to the hotels, motels, B&Bs, and restaurants cited on our itinerary. These businesses helped out on our 2004 tour by providing services for free or at reduced rates.

Some portions of this route are being revised to suggest safer or more appealing locations, and the cue sheets for most of the route are being field proofed. We are also working up a map to illustrate this itinerary. this Itinerary site will evolve incrementally, with photographs, information on points of interest and descriptive pieces being added over time.

Day 1: Calais, ME to Machias, ME
In Calais, the ECG Tour was supported by the Calais Motor Inn (207-454-7111, calaismotorinn.com), the International Motel (207-454-7515, theinternationalmotel.com), and Bernardini's Restaurant (207-454-2237, www.mainerec.com/bernardi.html). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 2: Machias, ME to Hancock, ME
In Machias, the ECG Tour was supported by the Riverside Inn (207-255-4134, riversideinn-maine.com), the Blue Butterfly B&B (207-255-0115, bluebutterflybb.com), MicMac Farm (in Machiasport, 207-255-3008, micmacfarm.com), and Helen's Restaurant (207-255-8423, www.hollyeats.com/Helens.htm). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 3: Hancock, ME to Bangor, ME
In the Hancock area, breakfast was provided to our tour by J.M. Gerrish Provisions (352 Main St, Winter Harbor, ME, 207-963-2365). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 4: Bangor, ME to Waterville, ME
In Unity, two great businesses helped us out: Copper Heron B&B (207-948-9003, copperheron.com), and CrossTrax Cafe (215 Depot St, 207-948-food). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 5: Waterville, ME to Lewiston, ME
In Lewiston, our tour riders loved their stay at the award-winning Ware Street Inn (207-783-8171). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 6: Lewiston, ME to Portland, ME
The ECG Tour participants had a great dinner in Portland at Flatbread Company (72 Commercial St, 207-772-8777). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 7: Portland, ME to Wells, ME
Our Tour ended its day in Wells at Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort (207-646-2831, wellsbeachmaine.com). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 8: Wells, ME to Newburyport, MA
This was a beautiful day of riding in southern Maine, coastal New Hampshire, and a bit of the Mass. North Shore. None of the local businesses we approached was able to help us with meals or accommodations, but one of the highlights of the day was a trip to Strawbery Banke Museum (which gave us a discount rate), a living history museum located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 9: Newburyport, MA to Boston, MA
The ECG Tour ended its 9th day of riding with a *free* night at the Boston Hostel (617-536-9455, bostonhostel.org). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 10: Boston, MA to Worcester, MA
When our tour couldn't find economical accommodations in Worcester proper, they decided to camp at the Sutton Falls Camping Area (in Sutton, MA), where they got a discount (508-865-3898). Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 11: Worcester, MA to Providence, RI
In Providence, Providence Bicycle offered free bike checkups to our riders! Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 12: Providence, RI to Putnam, CT
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Day 13: Putnam, CT to Hartford, CT
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Day 14: Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT
In New Haven, our group enjoyed a stay at Swan Cove B&B, just 1 block from Long Island Sound! Please let them know that you appreciate their support of the ECG by giving them some business while you are in the area.
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Day 15: New Haven, CT to Port Chester, NY
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Day 16: Port Chester, NY to New York, NY
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Day 17: New York, NY to New Brunswick, NJ
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Day 18: New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
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Day 19: Philadelphia, PA to Newark, DE
The fine folks at Spiritual Fellowship Frontiers International helped us out by providing overnight accommodations at a very low rate. Check them out here!
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Day 20: Newark, DE to Baltimore, MD
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Day 21: Baltimore, MD to Bowie, MD
We love REI. Their Maryland stores showed us love too, as the tour passed through. Their College Park store, with representation from their stores in Rockville and Bailey's Crossroads, laid out a lavish lunch for the riders, and performed tune-ups on all the bicycles. Click their links: REI, and specifically, REI College Park.
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Day 22: Bowie, MD to Washington, DC
For their overnight in Bowie, the riders stayed at the Hampton Inn. The bill was picked up by local supporter (and rail-trail champion) Morris Warren. Please check out his company's website!
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Day 23: Washington, DC to Fredericksburg, MD
In DC, the tour overnighted in the Josephine Butler Parks Center, a property of Washington Parks & People. You can learn more about Washington Parks & People here.

In addition, the World Bank let us use their facility for lunch on the DC rest day.
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Day 24: Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA
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Day 25: Richmond, VA to McKenney, VA
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Day 26: McKenney, VA to Henderson, NC
Our group overnighted at the Henderson YMCA, in the Children's Gym. Many thanks to the fine folks at the Henderson Y!
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Day 27: Henderson, NC to Durham, NC
In Durham, our group stayed at the Greystone Inn (and later voted it their favorite overnight accommodation!). Management of the Greystone let us stay there at a significant discount. Learn more here!

Also, while in Durham, the riders received:

Gift certificates to Elmo's Diner (776 9th St, 919-416-3823)

Free goodies from Durham Cycle Center

Potluck dinner courtesy Carolina Tarwheels Bicycle Club

Free breakfast courtesy of the Museum of Life and Science

Gift certificates to Durham's Whole Foods supermarket (621 Broad St, 919-286-2290)

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Day 28: Durham, NC to Erwin, NC
Our riders spent the night in the Erwin Manor B&B, where they were given a great discount! Erwin Manor B&B, c/o Colon and Eunice McLaurin, 301 East H St, Erwin NC 28339. This B&B is across the street from the Dunn-Erwin Trail.
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Day 29: Erwin, NC to Elizabethtown, NC
Just outside of Elizabethtown, the managers at Jones Lake State Park waived the camping fee for our group. Thanks! Jones Lake State Park, 113 Jones Lake Dr, Elizabethtown NC 28337, 910-588-4550
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Day 30: Elizabethtown, NC to Wilmington, NC
The fin folks of Cape Fear Cyclists arranged for a great barbecue and homestays in Wilmington. Thank you!
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Day 31: Wilmington, NC to North Myrtle Beach, SC
The Tour spent the night at Fairway Oaks Condo in North Myrtle Beach, courtesy of Century 21 Thomas Beach Vacations. Also, the tour got free bread from the Atlanta Bread Company (locations nationwide), via TGI Fridays in North Myrtle Beach (500 US 17 North). Thank you!
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Day 32: North Myrtle Beach, SC to Georgetown, SC
On the way to Georgetown, the crew got a discount on lunch at Creekratz, a restaurant in Murrell's Inlet with great views of the Intracoastal. Thank you! In Georgetown, 2 hotels offered us great deals: Hampton Inn Georgetown Marina, and Live Oak Inn. Thanks to both facilities for their generosity!
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Day 33: Georgetown, SC to Charleston, SC
The great people at NotSo Hostel offered significantly reduced rates. Thank you for supporting the East Coast Greenway!
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Day 34: Charleston, SC to Yemassee, SC
Dinner in Yemassee, at Jay's Restaurant (18 Lane St,Yemassee, SC, (843) 589-6161), was courtesy of the Town of Yemassee. Thank you!
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Day 35: Yemassee, SC to Savannah, GA
Breakfast in Yemassee, at Old Railroad Depot, was courtesy of the Town of Yemassee. Thank you! That night, in Savannah, the great folks at the Best Western Hotel gave us a great discount! Thanks!
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Day 36: Savannah, GA to Darien, GA
In Darien, Sailfish Bed & Breakfast donated accommodations! Many thanks!
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Day 37: Darien, GA to Fernandina Beach, FL
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Day 38: Fernandina Beach, FL to St. Augustine, FL
Management at St. Anastasia State Park helped set up an inexpensive overnight camping site. Thanks so much!
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Day 39: St. Augustine, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Day 40: New Smyrna Beach, FL to Melbourne, FL
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Day 41: Melbourne, FL to Ft. Pierce, FL
Just about all of the hotels in this area had blown away or apart in the hurricanes that preceded our tour's arrival. The folks at the Ft. Pierce Boys & Girls Club really came through for us, letting the tour 'camp out' out in the club.
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Day 42: Ft. Pierce, FL to West Palm Beach, FL
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Day 43: West Palm Beach, Fl to Miami Beach, FL
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Day 44: Miami Beach, FL to Key Largo, FL
The managers at John Pennekamp State Park waived the camping fee for our group! Thank you for your generosity and support!
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Day 45: Key Largo, FL to Marathon, FL
In Marathon, we received discounted rates at Coconut Cay Resort and Marina. Thank you very much!
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Day 46: Marathon, FL to Key West, FL
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