15 days in Boston, Reno & Evansville Itinerary

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.

Get some historical perspective at Old State House and National Monument to the Forefathers. Take a break from the city and head to Castle Island and Charles River Bike Path. Venture out of the city with trips to Plymouth (Burial Hill & The Jenney), Scituate Lighthouse (in Scituate) and Concord (Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House & The Robbins House). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of HarborWalk, wander the streets of Back Bay, stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, and contemplate the long history of Captain Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop and the Printing Office of Edes and Gill.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Boston. In May in Boston, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Reno.

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Tallac Historic Site and Mackay Mansion are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church and Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Reno: Truckee (Historic Downtown Truckee, Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum, &more), Sand Harbor (in Incline Village) and Virginia City (Fourth Ward School Museum & Chollar Mansion). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Nevada Museum of Art, hit the slopes at Mt. Rose Ski Resort, take an in-depth tour of Nevada Historical Society, and hike along Mt. Tallac Trail.

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You can fly from Boston to Reno in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Boston to Reno, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Boston in May: highs in Reno hover around 74°F, while lows dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Evansville.

Evansville is a city in and the county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. Get a sense of the local culture at Dream Car Museum and USS LST Ship Memorial. Step out of the city life by going to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Aera. Change things up with these side-trips from Evansville: Vincennes (Indiana Military Museum, Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, &more), Santa Claus (Santa Claus Museum & Santa Claus Christmas Store) and Roofless Church (in New Harmony). Next up on the itinerary: see the sky in a new way at Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science and admire the majestic nature at Audubon State Park.

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You can fly from Reno to Evansville in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Reno to Evansville is 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Evansville when traveling from Reno in May, with lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.