16 days in Boston, Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Dolphin & Whale Watching in Gloucester (about 46 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, stop by North End, appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail, and buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Boston vacation planning website.

Bensalem to Boston is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Bensalem in September, plan for slightly colder days in Boston, with highs around 75°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bar Harbor.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bar Harbor: Winter Harbor (whopaints & Works of Hand) and Bangor (Cole Land Transportation Museum, Mount Hope Garden Cemetery, &more). Spend the 16th (Sat) exploring nature at Eagle Lake Acadia National Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Bar Harbor online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Boston to Bar Harbor takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, Bar Harbor is slightly colder than Boston - with highs of 70°F and lows of 52°F. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Acadia National Park.

Acadia National Park is known for nature, trails, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hike along Precipice Trail, explore the activities along Jordan Pond Path Trailhead, explore the landscape on two wheels at Carriage Roads, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Gorham Mountain Trail.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Acadia National Park trip itinerary planning app.

Acadia National Park is very close to Bar Harbor. September in Acadia National Park sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 52°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.