15 days in New England Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Provincetown: Eastham (Nauset Light Beach, Salt Pond Visitor Center, &more). Spend the 3rd (Sun) exploring nature at Cape Cod National Seashore. Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, take a leisurely stroll along MacMillan Wharf, get a dose of the wild on Art's Dune Tours, and kick back and relax at Corn Hill Beach.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Provincetown vacation planner.

Edinburgh, UK to Provincetown is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Edinburgh to Provincetown is minus 5 hours. In September, Provincetown is a bit warmer than Edinburgh - with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can go by car to Falmouth.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Shining Sea Bikeway. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Sandwich Glass Museum, examine the collection at Heritage Museums & Gardens, and then make a trip to Old King's Hwy.

To see traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Falmouth online trip builder.

You can drive from Provincetown to Falmouth in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can drive to Newport.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Catholic Church, see the interesting displays at The Breakers, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Cliff Walk, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, take a memorable drive along Ocean Drive Historic District, tour in style with a train tour, and then examine the collection at Newport Car Museum.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Newport trip planner.

Drive from Falmouth to Newport in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September in Newport, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Bar Harbor.

On the 9th (Sat), examine the collection at The Seal Cove Auto Museum, then contemplate the waterfront views at Frenchman Bay, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and then hike along Precipice Trail.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bar Harbor travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Newport to Bar Harbor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Newport in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Bar Harbor, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can drive to Ogunquit.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, then take in the dramatic natural features at Perkins Cove, and then get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ogunquit online travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Bar Harbor to Ogunquit takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or take a bus. In September in Ogunquit, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Boston.

When in Boston, make a side trip to see Dolphin & Whale Watching in Gloucester, approximately Gloucester away. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, take a stroll through North End, admire the masterpieces at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and pause for some photo ops at New England Holocaust Memorial.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Boston day trip website.

Traveling by car from Ogunquit to Boston takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Ogunquit in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Boston. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.