12 days in East Coast of USA Itinerary

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. On the 1st (Mon), view the masterpieces at Little Village Gifts, head off the coast to Mount Desert Island, and then examine the collection at The Seal Cove Auto Museum.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Bar Harbor trip itinerary site .

San Francisco to Bar Harbor is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 3 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Bar Harbor can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Portland.

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): examine the collection at Portland Head Light, then pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, then browse the exhibits of Portland Observatory, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Old Orchard Beach.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Portland trip planner .

Drive from Bar Harbor to Portland in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Portland sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 61°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Strawbery Banke Museum, then shop like a local with Abacus, then stroll through Ogunquit Beach, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Marginal Way Walkway. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Kittery Trading Post, then stroll through Hampton Beach State Park, then see the interesting displays at USS Albacore Museum, and finally enjoy the sea views from Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Ogunquit trip planner.

Drive from Portland to Ogunquit in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a train. In July in Ogunquit, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, and then explore and take pictures at Fenway Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Boston visit planning site .

You can drive from Ogunquit to Boston in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Ogunquit in July since evenings lows in Boston dip to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Providence.

Providence has undergone a major upgrade in recent years, transforming from a rough-around-the-edges industrial city into an epicenter of culture.

On the 6th (Sat), get a sense of history and politics at State House, then examine the collection at Battleship Cove, and then contemplate the long history of Lizzie Borden House.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Providence day trip planning tool .

Traveling by train from Boston to Providence takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Providence sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Hartford.

Hartford is the capital of the U.S. To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Hartford online tour itinerary planner .

Getting from Providence to Hartford by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In July in Hartford, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to New Haven.

New Haven, in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): relax in the rural setting at Lyman Orchards, contemplate the long history of Hyland House Museum, then admire the majestic nature at Hammonasset Beach State Park, and finally explore and take pictures at Yale University.

For maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our New Haven holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Hartford to New Haven takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in New Haven can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Richmond.

The capital city of Virginia, Richmond has diverse architecture, a large collection of monuments, and world-class museums that reveal the city's important role in American history.

On the 9th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Carytown, admire the masterpieces at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and then admire the landmark architecture of Virginia Capitol Building.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Richmond trip planner .

You can do a combination of train and flight from New Haven to Richmond in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from New Haven in July: highs in Richmond hover around 90°F, while lows dip to 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): look for gifts at MoonPie General Store, settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Folly Beach Public Beach.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Charleston road trip app .

You can fly from Richmond to Charleston in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Charleston can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.