9 days in Nantucket, Boston & Exeter Itinerary

You've now added Sankaty Head Lighthouse to your itinerary. On the 15th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, steep yourself in history at Greater Light, contemplate the long history of Fire Hose Cart House, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Altar Rock, and finally enjoy the sea views from Sankaty Head Lighthouse. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Nobadeer, then contemplate the long history of Hadwen House, then examine the collection at Whaling Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Paul's Episcopal Church.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Nantucket planner.

Charlotte to Nantucket is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Charlotte, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Nantucket, ranging from highs of 64°F to lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Boston.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Old State House and Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre. Get some cultural insight at Museum of Fine Arts and Lexington Green. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Boston: Salem (Witch House, Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery, &more) and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House (in Concord). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Mapparium, steep yourself in history at Hancock-Clarke House, and explore the galleries of Buckman Tavern.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Boston trip itinerary planning website.

Fly from Nantucket to Boston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In October in Boston, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Exeter.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Portsmouth Historical Society and Warner House. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and Harbour Place Marina. Change things up with these side-trips from Exeter: Sweet Baby Vineyard (in Hampstead) and Sweet Baby Vineyard (in East Kingston).

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Exeter attractions tool.

Traveling by car from Boston to Exeter takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Boston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Exeter, with lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive back home.