31 days in New England Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Fish'n Tales Adventures and Colt State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Newport: Harkness Memorial State Park (in Waterford) and The Lodge at Crandall Park (in Tolland). Spend the 5th (Fri) exploring nature at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Cliff Walk, see the interesting displays at Newport Car Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and sample some tasty brews at Rhode Island Red Food Tours.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Newport day trip planning site.

Newark to Newport is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Newark in August, expect Newport to be a bit cooler, temps between 79°F and 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Falmouth.

Falmouth is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States; Barnstable County is coextensive with Cape Cod. Step out of the city life by going to Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises and Shining Sea Bikeway. Explore Falmouth's surroundings by going to Craigville Beach (in Centerville), Heritage Museums & Gardens (in Sandwich) and Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (in Chatham). The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Nickerson State Park, steep yourself in history at Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, relax in the rural setting at Coonamessett Farm, and enjoy the sand and surf at Old Silver Beach.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Falmouth trip planner.

Getting from Newport to Falmouth by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Falmouth can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive 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.

Get in touch with nature at Cape Cod National Seashore and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Provincetown: Eastham (Nauset Light Beach, Coast Guard Beach, &more) and Nauset Beach (in Orleans). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Long Point, take in the waterfront at MacMillan Wharf, hike along Cape Cod Provincelands Trail, and stroll through Herring Cove Beach.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Provincetown route website.

Traveling by car from Falmouth to Provincetown takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Provincetown, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 62°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Boston.

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

Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Venture out of the city with trips to West Rattlesnake Mountain (in Holderness), Halibut Point State Park (in Rockport) and Hampton Beach State Park (in Hampton). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail, get a taste of the local shopping with Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and work some fitness into your day at Charles River Esplanade.

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Traveling by flight from Provincetown to Boston takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive. In August, daytime highs in Boston are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): head outdoors with Fisherman's Walk, take in the dramatic natural features at Perkins Cove, then get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Ogunquit Beach.

For traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Ogunquit holiday planner.

Drive from Boston to Ogunquit in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Ogunquit when traveling from Boston in August, with lows around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay Harbor is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Cap'n Fish's Cruises and Mount Battie. Explore Boothbay Harbor's surroundings by going to Todd Audubon Sanctuary at Hog Island (in Bremen), Dodge Point Public Reserved Land (in Newcastle) and Hope Elephants (in Hope). Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, head off the coast to Cabbage Island, look for all kinds of wild species at Maine Wildlife Park, and trek along Swan Island Wildlife Management Area.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Boothbay Harbor trip website.

Drive from Ogunquit to Boothbay Harbor in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in August, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Take a break from the city and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail. Step out of Bar Harbor with an excursion to Schoodic Point in Winter Harbor--about 2h 30 min away. The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Cadillac Mountain, explore the activities along Frenchman Bay, hike along Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Trail, and take in the dramatic natural features at Schoodic Peninsula.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Bar Harbor itinerary site.

Getting from Boothbay Harbor to Bar Harbor by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.