15 days in New England Itinerary

A small resort town with a year-round population of just 3,000, Provincetown draws nearly 60,000 annual visitors with its scenic beaches, art colonies, galleries, theaters, and shops.

On the 6th (Tue), take a leisurely stroll along MacMillan Wharf and then get lost in a book at Provincetown Library. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum and then kick back and relax at Cape Cod National Seashore.

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Atlanta to Provincetown is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and ferry. In October, Provincetown is slightly colder than Atlanta - with highs of 63°F and lows of 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Sandwich.

Sandwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. On the 9th (Fri), engage your brain at Sandwich Glass Museum, then examine the collection at Heritage Museums & Gardens, then contemplate the long history of Hoxie House, and finally grab your bike and head to Shining Sea Bikeway.

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Drive from Provincetown to Sandwich in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Sandwich sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Newport.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newport: Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk (in New Bedford) and Mystic (Mystic Seaport Museum & Mystic Aquarium). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Breakers, tour in style with a train tour, get to know the fascinating history of Cliff Walk, and cruise along Ocean Drive Historic District.

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Traveling by car from Sandwich to Newport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In October in Newport, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive to Salem.

Best known for its 1692 witch trials, Salem has a number of significant historical sites, a bustling downtown, and many witch-themed attractions.

Step out of Salem to go to Gloucester and see Dolphin & Whale Watching, which is approximately 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at The House of the Seven Gables, stroll the grounds of Old Burying Point Cemetery, partake in some friendly competition at Cashunt Salem - Private Games, and see the interesting displays at Salem Witch Museum.

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You can drive from Newport to Salem in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Newport in October, plan for little chillier nights in Salem, with lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can 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.

On the 16th (Fri), appreciate the extensive heritage of Marginal Way Walkway, take in the dramatic natural features at Perkins Cove, and then enjoy the sea views from Nubble Lighthouse.

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You can drive from Salem to Ogunquit in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Salem in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Ogunquit, with lows of 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) 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.

Boston is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your plan 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, walk around Boston Public Garden, and get engrossed in the history at USS Constitution Museum.

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Getting from Ogunquit to Boston by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Ogunquit in October, Boston is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel back home.