5 days in Boston & Land of Lincoln Itinerary

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

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Boston day trip planning site.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Boston. In October in Boston, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 50°F at night. You'll set off for Springfield on the 12th (Wed).

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, but its real significance is as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln.

Step out of Springfield to go to Petersburg and see Lincolns New Salem State Park, which is approximately 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get advice or help at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, steep yourself in history at Old State Capitol, let the kids burn off some steam at Washington Park, and walk around Sugar Creek Covered Bridge.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Springfield trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Boston to Springfield takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Boston to Springfield. Traveling from Boston in October, you will find days in Springfield are a bit warmer (70°F), and nights are about the same (47°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly back home.