17 days in New England Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Boston: Fisherman's Walk (in York Harbor), Ogunquit (Marginal Way Walkway & Ogunquit Beach) and Gloucester (North Shore Arts Association & Dolphin & Whale Watching). And it doesn't end there: walk around Boston Public Garden, take an in-depth tour of USS Constitution Museum, wander the streets of North End, and browse the exhibits of Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

To find maps and other tourist information, use the Boston online attractions planner.

Manchester, UK to Boston is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Boston is minus 5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Manchester in July; daily highs in Boston reach 33°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can fly to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is known for wildlife, adventure, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, identify plant and animal life at Shore Path, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Trail.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Bar Harbor online route maker.

You can fly from Boston to Bar Harbor in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Boston in July, things will get a bit cooler in Bar Harbor: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Newport.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Colt State Park and then tour in style with a train tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Breakers, then get to know the fascinating history of Cliff Walk, and then cast your line with Fish'n Tales Adventures.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Newport trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Bar Harbor to Newport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bar Harbor in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 20°C in Newport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Falmouth.

On the 6th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Corporation Beach and then see majestic marine mammals with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Gray's Beach, then stroll through Old Silver Beach, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Shining Sea Bikeway.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Falmouth online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Newport to Falmouth takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can drive to Provincetown.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Provincetown: Nauset Beach (in Orleans) and Coast Guard Beach (in Eastham). Spend the 9th (Wed) exploring nature at Cape Cod National Seashore. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Marconi Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Herring Cove Beach, take in the views from Uncle Tim's Bridge, and take a leisurely stroll along MacMillan Wharf.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Provincetown trip planning site.

You can drive from Falmouth to Provincetown in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.