7 days in Portsmouth & Bar Harbor Itinerary

Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Portsmouth: Salem (Salem Witch Museum & Peabody Essex Museum) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Gloucester). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Strawbery Banke Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Hampton Beach State Park, enjoy the sea views from Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, and don't miss a visit to Market Square.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Portsmouth online trip itinerary planner.

New York City to Portsmouth is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Portsmouth when traveling from New York City in May, with lows around 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Bar Harbor is known for parks, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Shore Path, trek along Bar Island Trails, look for gifts at The Christmas Vacation Shop, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Portsmouth to Bar Harbor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Portsmouth, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Bar Harbor, ranging from highs of 60°F to lows of 43°F. On the 2nd (Thu), you're off to home.