25 days in United States Itinerary

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Bar Harbor
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Portland
— 3 nights
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Mount Washington
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Burlington
— 2 nights
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Mount Washington
— 1 night
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Lenox
— 2 nights
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Boston
— 4 nights
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Plymouth
— 1 night
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Hyannis
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Provincetown
— 3 nights
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Newport
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Bar Harbor — 2 nights

Take a break from the city and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Cadillac Mountain.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Bar Harbor journey maker.

Berlin, Germany to Bar Harbor is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Berlin to Bar Harbor. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.
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Portland — 3 nights

The Forest City

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Marginal Way Walkway and The Wilson Memorial Chapel. Get in touch with nature at Boothbay Region Land Trust and Gilsland Farm Audubon Center. Get out of town with these interesting Portland side-trips: Popham Beach State Park (in Phippsburg), Ogunquit Museum of American Art (in Ogunquit) and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor (in Boothbay Harbor). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sea views from Portland Head Light.

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You can drive from Bar Harbor to Portland in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mount Washington.
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Mount Washington — 1 night

On the 1st (Fri), admire the sheer force of Crawford Notch State Park, take in the awesome beauty at White Mountains, and then appreciate the views at Mount Washington Valley.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Mount Washington vacation planning website.

You can drive from Portland to Mount Washington in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Portland in August, plan for colder days and a bit cooler nights in Mount Washington: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Burlington.
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Burlington — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): browse the fresh offerings at Burlington Farmers Market, sample the tasty concoctions at Queen City Brewery, hike along Burlington Bike Path, then see Vintage Photography Emporium, and finally hunt for treasures at Church Street Marketplace. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Shelburne Museum, then trek along Birds of Vermont Museum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Round Church.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Burlington online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Mount Washington to Burlington by car takes about 3.5 hours. While traveling from Mount Washington, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Burlington, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Mount Washington.
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Mount Washington — 1 night

On the 4th (Mon), brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Hillrock Estate Distillery and then admire the sheer force of Bash Bish Falls.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Mount Washington trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Burlington to Mount Washington in 4.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can go by car to Lenox.
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Lenox — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Norman Rockwell Museum, shop like a local with Schantz Galleries Contemporary Glass - by appointment, then view the masterpieces at Ozzie's Glass Gallery, and finally see the interesting displays at Bidwell House Museum. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Williams College Museum of Art, admire the masterpieces at The Clark Art Institute, then contemplate the long history of The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, and finally view the masterpieces at Tom Fiorini Sculpture Yard.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lenox day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Mount Washington to Lenox takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Boston.
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Boston — 4 nights

Beantown

Do your shopping at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Crow Haven Corner. Do some cultural sightseeing at Freedom Trail and Newbury Street. Explore Boston's surroundings by going to The House of the Seven Gables (in Salem) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Gloucester). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, get engrossed in the history at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, stop by North End, and explore the engaging exhibits at Boston Children's Museum.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Boston trip planner.

You can drive from Lenox to Boston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Lenox in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Boston, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can drive to Plymouth.
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Plymouth — 1 night

America's Hometown

On the 11th (Mon), make a trip to Plymouth Rock, steep yourself in history at Mayflower II, examine the collection at The Jenney, then get engrossed in the history at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Leyden Street, Plymouth Ma.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Plymouth trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Boston to Plymouth takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Hyannis.
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Hyannis — 1 night

Capital of Cape Cod

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): examine the collection at Heritage Museums & Gardens, see majestic marine mammals with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, and then take in the exciting artwork at Samuell Day Gallery.

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Getting from Plymouth to Hyannis by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. September in Hyannis sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car to Provincetown.
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Provincetown — 3 nights

Birthplace of American Liberty

Get outdoors at Cape Cod National Seashore and Long Point. Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum and Provincetown Town Hall will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Provincetown: Coast Guard Beach (in Eastham) and Nauset Beach (in Orleans). There's more to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour and kick back and relax at Herring Cove Beach.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Provincetown trip planner.

Getting from Hyannis to Provincetown by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can fly to Newport.
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Newport — 4 nights

City by the Sea

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Breakers and Newport Car Museum. You'll explore and learn at Thames Glass and Lizzie Borden House. Go for a jaunt from Newport to Falmouth to see Shining Sea Bikeway about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cliff Walk, explore the galleries of Portsmouth Historical Society, take a memorable drive along Ocean Drive Historic District, and see what you can catch with Fish'n Tales Adventures.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Newport trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Provincetown to Newport in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daytime highs in Newport are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide

4.6
Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Nightlife
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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Berkshires travel guide

4.6
Art Museums · Historic Sites · Zipline

Cape Cod travel guide

4.4
Beaches · Dolphin & Whale Watching · Specialty Museums
Located on the southern shore of Massachusetts, Cape Cod contains some 15 towns and two islands. The arm-shaped peninsula is a popular holiday destination throughout the year because of its historical attractions, art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and a scenic coastline dotted by sandy beaches. Start your sightseeing in Provincetown, located at the very tip of the cape and famous for being the site of the first Pilgrims' landing in 1620. From there you can hit up all of the Cape's other small towns, renowned for their comfortable bed and breakfasts and distinctive cuisine of fresh fish and oyster dishes. This maritime community features more than a dozen lighthouses. Part of experiencing the Cape means a trip to its two islands--which showcase several lighthouses and numerous restaurants.
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