15 days in New England Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Narragansett Beach and Sachuest Beach (Second Beach). Visit St. Mary's Catholic Church and Fort Adams State Park for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Newport side-trips: Lizzie Borden House (in Fall River), Narragansett (Roger W. Wheeler State Beach & Scarborough State Beaches (North and South)) and Pilgrim Hall Museum (in Plymouth). There's more to do: see what you can catch with Fish'n Tales Adventures.

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Paris, France to Newport is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Newport, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Newport, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Eastham.

Eastham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Nauset Lighthouse and Atwood Museum. Get some historical perspective at Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Chatham Lighthouse Beach, stroll through Nauset Light Beach, explore and take pictures at First Encounter Beach, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by car from Newport to Eastham takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can 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 4th (Fri) so you can travel to Nantucket.

Nantucket is an island about 30mi by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Family-friendly places like Brant Point Lighthouse and Jetties Beach will thrill your kids. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Madaket Beach and Surfside Beach. There's much more to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Siasconset Beach, get engrossed in the history at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, and examine the collection at Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Nantucket online road trip planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Eastham to Nantucket in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, daily temperatures in Nantucket can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Rockland.

Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Camden Hills State Park, then visit a coastal fixture at Rockland Breakwater Light, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Battie. On your second day here, enjoy the sea views from Maine Lighthouse Museum, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then explore the world behind art at Farnsworth Art Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Nantucket to Rockland takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Nantucket in August, Rockland is a bit cooler at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Visiting Champlain Mountain & Beehive Loop Trail and Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Carriage Roads and Gorham Mountain Trail. The adventure continues: stroll through Bubble Rock, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, explore the striking landscape at Thunder Hole, and kick back and relax at Sand Beach.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Bar Harbor road trip website.

Getting from Rockland to Bar Harbor by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can fly back home.