25 days in New England Itinerary

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cadillac Mountain and Shore Path. Take a break from Bar Harbor with a short trip to Schoodic Point in Winter Harbor, about 2h 30 min away. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take a memorable drive along Park Loop Road, trek along Gorham Mountain Trail, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Great Head Trail.

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Northampton to Bar Harbor is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Northampton in July, you will find days in Bar Harbor are a bit cooler (75°F), and nights are about the same (58°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay Harbor is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Cabbage Island and Boothbay Region Land Trust. Venture out of the city with trips to Reid State Park (in Georgetown), Popham Beach State Park (in Phippsburg) and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (in New Harbor). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Battie, step off the mainland to explore Swan Island Wildlife Management Area, admire the engineering at The Swimming Hole At Bristol Dam, and take in the pleasant sights at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

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You can drive from Bar Harbor to Boothbay Harbor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, daily temperatures in Boothbay Harbor can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): kick back and relax at Old Orchard Beach, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then take in the dramatic natural features at Perkins Cove, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Marginal Way Walkway. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Wells Beach, get engrossed in the history at USS Albacore Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Long Sands Beach, then enjoy the sea views from Nubble Lighthouse, and finally kick back and relax at Ogunquit Beach.

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Drive from Boothbay Harbor to Ogunquit in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Provincetown.

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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Marconi Beach and Nauset Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Provincetown side-trips: Eastham (Salt Pond Visitor Center, Nauset Light Beach, &more). Spend the 15th (Sat) exploring nature at Cape Cod National Seashore. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, make a trip to Commercial Street, take a leisurely stroll along MacMillan Wharf, and get a sense of history and politics at Provincetown Town Hall.

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Getting from Ogunquit to Provincetown by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Provincetown when traveling from Ogunquit in July, with lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Falmouth.

Falmouth is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States; Barnstable County is coextensive with Cape Cod. Attractions like Shining Sea Bikeway and Gray's Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Falmouth: Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises (in Barnstable), Hyannis (John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum & Main Street Hyannis) and Plymouth (Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, &more). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Old Silver Beach, get curious at Sandwich Glass Museum, have fun and explore at Cape Cod Children's Museum, and kick back and relax at Craigville Beach.

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You can drive from Provincetown to Falmouth in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Falmouth can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Newport.

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

Attractions like Fish'n Tales Adventures and Ocean Drive Historic District make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newport: Colt State Park (in Bristol), Wilson Park (in North Kingstown) and Mystic (Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic Aquarium, &more). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Cliff Walk, contemplate the long history of Fort Adams State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Goosewing Beach Preserve, and examine the collection at The Elms.

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Traveling by car from Falmouth to Newport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July in Newport, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car back home.