13 days in New England Itinerary

Eastham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Marconi Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Nauset Light Beach, then visit a coastal fixture at Nauset Lighthouse, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Coast Guard Beach. Keep things going the next day: get your bearings at Salt Pond Visitor Center, steep yourself in history at Atwood Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chatham Lighthouse Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Nauset Beach.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Eastham trip builder website.

Salvador, Brazil to Eastham is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Salvador to Eastham due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Salvador in September, expect Eastham to be little chillier, temps between 26°C and 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Nantucket.

Nantucket is an island about 30mi by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Brant Point Lighthouse, then stroll through Madaket Beach, and then sample the fine beverages at Cisco Brewers. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, enjoy the sea views from Sankaty Head Lighthouse, then kick back and relax at Siasconset Beach, and finally don't miss a visit to St Paul's Episcopal Church.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Nantucket trip planning app.

Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Eastham to Nantucket takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Land Bridge to Bar Island and Thunder Hole. Get outdoors at Sand Beach and Kayaking & Canoeing. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Gorham Mountain Trail, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, play a few rounds at Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf, and stroll through Ocean Path.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Bar Harbor online road trip planner.

You can fly from Nantucket to Bar Harbor in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Nantucket in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Bar Harbor, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Rockland.

Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Camden Hills State Park, then see the interesting displays at Project Puffin Visitor Center, then enjoy the sea views from Rockland Breakwater Light, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Farnsworth Art Museum, then examine the collection at Owls Head Transportation Museum, and then visit a coastal fixture at Owls Head Lighthouse.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Rockland online journey planner.

You can drive from Bar Harbor to Rockland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can go by car to Portland.

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, then look for all kinds of wild species at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, and then stroll through Wells Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the landscape on two wheels at Eastern Promenade Trail, cast your line with a fishing tour, and then visit Old Port.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Portland online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Rockland to Portland takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Portland sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.