12 days in United States Itinerary

12 days in United States Itinerary

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Start: Philadelphia
Drive
1
Boston
— 2 nights
Drive
2
Acadia National Park
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Portland
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Kennebunkport
— 2 nights
Drive
End: Philadelphia
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Boston

— 2 nights
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House ©

Beantown

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.
On the 20th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, steep yourself in history at Buckman Tavern, then take in the history at Lexington Green, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trinity Church, and finally wander the streets of Back Bay. On the next day, ponder the world of politics at Old State House, steep yourself in history at Captain Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop and the Printing Office of Edes and Gill, take a stroll through North End, then steep yourself in history at Charlestown Navy Yard, and finally get to know the fascinating history of HarborWalk.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Boston vacation builder app.

Philadelphia to Boston is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Philadelphia in June, with highs in Boston at 76°F and lows at 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Acadia National Park.

Things to do in Boston

Historic Sites · Neighborhoods · Museums

Side Trips

Lexington, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
Highlights from your trip
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House ©
Must see
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
4.7
Back Bay ©
Neighborhood
Back Bay
4.9
Buckman Tavern ©
Must see
Buckman Tavern
4.6
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Acadia National Park

— 3 nights
Carriage Roads ©

First Eastern National Park

The first national park east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park draws visitors with its rugged landscape of ocean shoreline, low-slung granite mountains, dense woodlands, and pristine lakes.
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Carriage Roads and Acadia's Birds. Step out of the city life by going to Echo Lake Beach and Sieur de Monts Spring. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Little Hunters Beach, take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, hike along Heart of Acadia Loop, and head outdoors with Dorr Mountain.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Acadia National Park travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Boston to Acadia National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Boston in June, expect Acadia National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 68°F and 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Portland.

Things to do in Acadia National Park

Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Nature

Side Trip

Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens
Highlights from your trip
Carriage Roads ©
Must see
Carriage Roads
4.8
Echo Lake Beach ©
Must see
Echo Lake Beach
4.5
Cadillac Mountain ©
Mountain
Cadillac Mountain
4.8
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Portland

— 3 nights
Maine Jewish Museum ©

The Forest City

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 25th (Thu): explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, see the interesting displays at Maine Jewish Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Rising Tide Brewing Company, then learn about winemaking at Maine Mead Works, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Maine Craft Distilling. Here are some ideas for day two: visit a coastal fixture at Doubling Point Lighthouse, then admire the masterpieces at Bowdoin College Museum of Art, then get engrossed in the history at Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Maine Beer Company.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Portland trip planner.

Traveling by car from Acadia National Park to Portland takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Kennebunkport.

Things to do in Portland

Museums · Breweries & Distilleries · Neighborhoods · Historic Sites

Side Trips

Brunswick, Doubling Point Lighthouse, Maine Beer Company
Highlights from your trip
Maine Jewish Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Maine Jewish Museum
4.8
Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum ©
Historic Site
Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
4.4
Maine Beer Company ©
Brewery
Maine Beer Company
4.7
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Kennebunkport

— 2 nights
St. Ann's Episcopal Church ©
Kennebunkport is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then get a taste of the local shopping with Compliments. On the next day, appreciate the extensive heritage of Parson's Way, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, then cruise along Ocean Ave, and finally make a trip to President Bush Compound.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Kennebunkport day trip site.

You can drive from Portland to Kennebunkport in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Kennebunkport can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in Kennebunkport

Outdoors · Historic Sites · Tours · Wildlife

Side Trips

Ogunquit, York, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
Highlights from your trip
St. Ann's Episcopal Church ©
Must see
St. Ann's Episcopal Church
4.9
Long Sands Beach ©
Must see
Long Sands Beach
4.6
Marginal Way Walkway ©
Must see
Marginal Way Walkway
4.9
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United States travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Beaches · Historic Sites
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.