10 days in Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine Itinerary

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Burlington
— 2 nights
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Lincoln
— 2 nights
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Ogunquit
— 2 nights
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Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island
— 3 nights
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Burlington — 2 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Burlington: Stowe Recreation Path (in Stowe) and Green Mountain Distillers (in Morrisville).

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Burlington trip website.

Washington DC to Burlington is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Washington DC in July, expect Burlington to be little chillier, temps between 82°F and 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lincoln.
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Lincoln — 2 nights

On the 13th (Thu), get to know the fascinating history of Flume Gorge, find something for the whole family at Santa's Village, and then immerse yourself in nature at Franconia Notch State Park. On the next day, take a peaceful walk through White Mountain National Forest and then cruise along Kancamagus Highway.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Lincoln trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Burlington to Lincoln in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or take a bus. Traveling from Burlington in July, expect little chillier with lows of 57°F in Lincoln. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Ogunquit.
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Ogunquit — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): visit a coastal fixture at Nubble Lighthouse, then explore the striking landscape at Perkins Cove, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Marginal Way Walkway. Keep things going the next day: stroll around Prescott Park, then contemplate the long history of Strawbery Banke Museum, then sample the tasty concoctions at Tributary Brewing, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Ogunquit Beach.

For other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Ogunquit sightseeing tool.

Getting from Lincoln to Ogunquit by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. July in Ogunquit sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 58°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bar Harbor.
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Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island — 3 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Bar Harbor side-trips: Winter Harbor (Winter Harbor 5&10, Schoodic Point, &more).

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Bar Harbor online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Ogunquit to Bar Harbor takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Ogunquit in July, you will find days in Bar Harbor are slightly colder (75°F), and nights are about the same (58°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Vermont travel guide

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Gift & Specialty Shops · Ski Areas · Historic Sites
The Green Mountain State
Known for its autumn foliage and maple syrup, Vermont is one of the country's smallest states in terms of both population and geographic area. Despite its small size and mostly rural character, the state boasts many picturesque places to visit, including Lake Champlain, one of the nation's largest freshwater bodies. Split in half by the Green Mountains--a popular holiday destination for hiking and skiing--Vermont features a rolling landscape dotted with farms and quaint towns known for their family-run inns, antique shops, and restaurants. Be sure to explore the state's many wild areas while on vacation, but beware of the so-called "mud season," a period of a few weeks when the state's unpaved roads become undrivable due to spring thaw.
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New Hampshire travel guide

4.6
Geologic Formations · Theme Parks · Scenic Drive
The Granite State
One of the country's smallest and least populous states, New Hampshire's wealth of recreational offerings make it a popular vacation destination. Its many pristine natural areas attract skiers, snowmobilers, hikers, and mountaineers from around the world. Named after a county in England, New Hampshire was the first of the North American colonies to establish a government independent of Great Britain's authority. Though New Hampshire's official nickname refers to its extensive granite formations and quarries, the state's license plates carry the motto "Live Free or Die," reflecting the sense of independence prized by the famously terse natives. Find out why America's artists continue to find inspiration in New Hampshire by taking a trip to its quaint villages and sightseeing in the area's old colonial towns.
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Maine travel guide

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Beaches · Lighthouses · Mountains
The Pine Tree State
The easternmost state in New England, Maine features an indented coastline and forested interior, carved eons ago by receding glaciers. Maine includes more lighthouses and quaint resort villages than you could ever hope to explore in a single trip, but the state is also one of the country's most sparsely populated, the majority of its land pristine and uninhabited wilderness. The temperate coastal regions, historically supported by fishing and lobstering, contain most of the state's urban centers and are the most popular spots in the state for holidays. The sea is the focus here, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that water plays an important role in the distinct character of the state, shaping its economy, tourism, cuisine, politics, sports, and art.
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