16 days in Manchester & Portland Itinerary

Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. Kids will appreciate attractions like Hampton Beach State Park and Newbury Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Crane Beach and North Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Manchester side-trips: Seabrook Beach (in Seabrook), Salisbury Beach State Reservation (in Salisbury) and North Hampton State Beach (in North Hampton). There's more to do: kick back and relax at Echo Lake Beach and stroll through Wingaersheek Beach.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Manchester itinerary app.

Orlando to Manchester is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Orlando in September, expect Manchester to be little chillier, temps between 76°F and 55°F. You will leave for Portland on the 6th (Sun).

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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Ogunquit Beach and Popham Beach State Park. Kids will appreciate attractions like Marginal Way Walkway and Old Port. Explore Portland's surroundings by going to Wells (Wells Beach & Drakes Island Beach), Parsons Beach (in Kennebunk) and Kennebunk Beach (in Kennebunkport). There's much more to do: stroll through Casco Bay, kick back and relax at Footbridge Beach, explore the striking landscape at Perkins Cove, and get some thrills on the water with Ribbit Adventures.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Portland day trip planner.

You can drive from Manchester to Portland in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and train. In September, daily temperatures in Portland can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel back home.