10 days in New England Itinerary

With coastline on the west, south, and east, Newport is a maritime city with a rich history.

On the 6th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Portsmouth Historical Society, examine the collection at Newport Car Museum, and then cruise along Ocean Drive Historic District. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at The Breakers, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cliff Walk, and then sample some tasty brews at Rhode Island Red Food Tours.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Newport road trip app.

Phoenix to Newport is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 2 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Phoenix in April, with highs in Newport at 54°F and lows at 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Boston is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at New England Aquarium, and stroll around Boston Common.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Boston sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Newport to Boston takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, daily temperatures in Boston can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Ogunquit.

Ogunquit means "beautiful place by the sea" in the language of the Native Americans who inhabited the region long ago, and this remains an accurate description of this holiday destination today.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Perkins Cove, get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, then kick back and relax at Ogunquit Beach, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Tributary Brewing. On the next day, head outdoors with Cast-Away Fishing Charters, contemplate the long history of Strawbery Banke Museum, and then visit a coastal fixture at Nubble Lighthouse.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Ogunquit sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Boston to Ogunquit in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Boston in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Ogunquit, with lows of 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Sandwich.

Sandwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, appreciate the history behind Plymouth Rock, steep yourself in history at Mayflower II, then admire the masterpieces at Sandwich Glass Museum, and finally explore the activities along Cape Cod Canal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): make a trip to Old King's Hwy, admire the natural beauty at Spohr Gardens, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Shining Sea Bikeway.

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Getting from Ogunquit to Sandwich by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Ogunquit in April since evenings lows in Sandwich dip to 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.