20 days in Boston & Tucson and Southern Arizona Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bunker Hill Monument and Lizzie Borden House. Escape the urban bustle at Minute Man National Historical Park and World's End. Change things up with these side-trips from Boston: International Culinary Institute (in Fall River), Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (in Concord) and Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum (in Bristol). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Arnold Arboretum, steep yourself in history at Charlestown Navy Yard, stroll the grounds of Burial Hill, and enjoy the sea views from Scituate Lighthouse.

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London, UK to Boston is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from London to Boston due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in September, with highs in Boston at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Tombstone.

Founded in 1877 as a mining camp, Tombstone became one of the most storied towns of the "Wild West." As one of the last frontier boomtowns in the United States, Tombstone prospered between 1880 and 1890, attracting cattle rustlers and outlaws.

Explore hidden gems such as Allen Street and The Nature Conservancys Ramsey Canyon Preserve. Escape the urban bustle at San Pedro House and Tucson Audubon's Paton Center for Hummingbirds. Step out of Tombstone with an excursion to Patagonia Lake State Park in Patagonia--about 1h 20 min away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at The Tombstone Epitaph, find something for the whole family at Old Tombstone Western Theme Park, go deep underground at Queen Mine Tour, and stop by Arlene's S.W. Silver & Gold.

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You can fly from Boston to Tombstone in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Boston in September: highs in Tombstone hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Willcox.

Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): look for gifts at Dwayne's Fresh Jerky, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort Bowie National Historic Site, then pause for some photo ops at Chiricahua National Monument, and finally do a tasting at Flying Leap Vineyards. On the 15th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Willcox Playa Wildlife Area, then take a memorable drive along Ghost Town Trails, and then experience rural life at Apple Annie's You-Pick Orchard.

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You can drive from Tombstone to Willcox in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Tombstone in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Willcox: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Tucson.

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Saguaro National Park and The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Take a break from the city and head to Tucson Mountain Park West and Horseback Riding Tours. Take a break from Tucson with a short trip to Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail, about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and design of University of Arizona, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Reid Park Zoo, get great views at Gates Pass, and brush up on your military savvy at Titan Missile Museum.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Tucson vacation planner.

You can drive from Willcox to Tucson in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Tucson are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ajo.

Ajo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, then identify plant and animal life at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and then take a memorable drive along Puerto Blanco Scenic Drive.

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You can drive from Tucson to Ajo in 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Tucson in September, with highs in Ajo at 43°C and lows at 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.