15 days in New England Itinerary

Nantucket is an island about 30mi by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): examine the collection at Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, then enjoy the sea views from Great Point Light, and then enjoy the sea views from Sankaty Head Lighthouse. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Surfside Beach, and then make a trip to Brant Point Lighthouse.

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Montreal, Canada to Nantucket is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, daytime highs in Nantucket are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Eastham.

Eastham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): kick back and relax at Nauset Beach, engage your brain at Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Atwood Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Coast Guard Beach. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Salt Pond Visitor Center, enjoy the sea views from Nauset Lighthouse, kick back and relax at First Encounter Beach, then contemplate the long history of Captain Penniman House, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Fort Hill Rural Historic District.

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You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Nantucket to Eastham in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Newport.

With coastline on the west, south, and east, Newport is a maritime city with a rich history.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lizzie Borden House and Fort Adams State Park. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Breakers and Rosecliff. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newport: Battleship Cove (in Fall River) and New Bedford Whaling Museum (in New Bedford). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at International Tennis Hall of Fame, get engrossed in the history at Portsmouth Historical Society, contemplate the long history of Rough Point Museum, and don't miss a visit to Cliff Walk.

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Getting from Eastham to Newport by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The Seal Cove Auto Museum and Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Jordan Pond Path Trailhead and Carriage Roads. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Sand Beach, stroll through Ocean Path, walk around Village Green, and don't miss a visit to Land Bridge to Bar Island.

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Traveling by flight from Newport to Bar Harbor takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Newport in August since evenings lows in Bar Harbor dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rockland.

Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. Rockland Breakwater Light and Maine Lighthouse Museum will appeal to history buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Farnsworth Art Museum and Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre. Step out of Rockland to go to Union and see Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery, which is approximately 42 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the majestic nature at Camden Hills State Park, examine the collection at Project Puffin Visitor Center, enjoy the sea views from Owls Head Lighthouse, and do a tasting at Cellardoor Winery.

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Drive from Bar Harbor to Rockland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Rockland sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Footbridge Beach, then get to know the fascinating history of Marginal Way Walkway, and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Ann's Episcopal Church. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Victoria Mansion, wander the streets of Old Port, then enjoy breathtaking views from Portland Observatory, and finally enjoy the sea views from Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.

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You can drive from Rockland to Portland in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Portland, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive back home.