22 days in New England Itinerary

A small resort town with a year-round population of just 3,000, Provincetown draws nearly 60,000 annual visitors with its scenic beaches, art colonies, galleries, theaters, and shops.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Provincetown: Nauset Beach (in Orleans) and Salt Pond Visitor Center (in Eastham). Spend the 8th (Mon) exploring nature at Cape Cod National Seashore. There's much more to do: appreciate the history behind Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, head outdoors with Art's Dune Tours, enjoy the sand and surf at Long Point, and get a sense of history and politics at Provincetown Town Hall.

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Manchester, UK to Provincetown is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in Provincetown are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sandwich.

Sandwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Mytoi (in Edgartown), Falmouth (Highfield Hall & Gardens, Spohr Gardens, &more) and New Bedford Whaling Museum (in New Bedford). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Sandwich Glass Museum, take an in-depth tour of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, explore the activities along Cape Cod Canal, and take in nature's colorful creations at Brewster Gardens.

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Traveling by car from Provincetown to Sandwich takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Newport.

With coastline on the west, south, and east, Newport is a maritime city with a rich history.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newport: Mystic Seaport Museum (in Mystic) and RISD Museum (in Providence). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Breakers, tour in style with a train tour, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cliff Walk, and sample some tasty brews at Rhode Island Red Food Tours.

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Traveling by car from Sandwich to Newport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daytime highs in Newport are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Bar Harbor is known for wildlife, adventure, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, get outside with Outdoor Activities, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and stroll through Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail.

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Getting from Newport to Bar Harbor by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Newport in May, with highs in Bar Harbor at 18°C and lows at 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ogunquit.

Ogunquit means "beautiful place by the sea" in the language of the Native Americans who inhabited the region long ago, and this remains an accurate description of this holiday destination today.

Change things up with these side-trips from Ogunquit: Old Orchard Beach (in Old Orchard Beach), Portland (Portland Museum of Art & Beer Tastings & Tours) and Portland Head Light (in Cape Elizabeth). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, enjoy the sea views from Nubble Lighthouse, explore the landscape on two wheels at Beth Condon Pathway, and kick back and relax at Ogunquit Beach.

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You can drive from Bar Harbor to Ogunquit in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, train, and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Bar Harbor in May, you will find days in Ogunquit are a bit warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Boston.

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

Go for a jaunt from Boston to Gloucester to see Dolphin & Whale Watching about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, get engrossed in the history at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library, browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts.

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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. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Boston when traveling from Ogunquit in May, with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.