8 days in Boston & Newport Itinerary

7 Seas Whale Watch has been added to your itinerary. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Boston Public Garden, explore the different monuments and memorials at Granary Burying Ground, get engrossed in the history at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, and get lost in a book at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library.

To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Boston day trip planner.

Jacksonville to Boston is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In May, Boston is a bit cooler than Jacksonville - with highs of 67°F and lows of 50°F. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Sun) before leaving for Newport.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newport: Provincetown (Commercial Street, Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Breakers, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, tour in style with a train tour, and learn the secrets of beer at Rhode Island Red Food Tours.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Newport trip planner.

Drive from Boston to Newport in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Newport sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.