20 days in New England Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Smith College Botanic Garden (in Northampton), Stanley park (in Westfield) and The Mark Twain House & Museum (in Hartford).

To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our New Haven day trip planner.

Hartford to New Haven is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in New Haven can reach 44°F, while at night they dip to 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Newport.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newport: Lizzie Borden House (in Fall River), Foxwoods Resort Casino (in Mashantucket) and Colt State Park (in Bristol). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Cliff Walk, enjoy the sea views from Beavertail Lighthouse and Park, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and take a tour by water with Fish'n Tales Adventures.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Newport itinerary builder.

Getting from New Haven to Newport by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 43°F in March, and nighttime lows around 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Provincetown.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, stroll through Herring Cove Beach, then explore the world behind art at Provincetown Art Association and Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Race Point Beach. On the 27th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Cod National Seashore.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Provincetown trip tool.

Fly from Newport to Provincetown in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In March, daytime highs in Provincetown are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Boston.

Boston is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, explore the galleries of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and take a stroll through North End.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Boston travel route planner.

You can fly from Provincetown to Boston in 2 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive. In March, daytime highs in Boston are 43°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Gorham.

Change things up with these side-trips from Gorham: Diana's Baths (in North Conway), Off-Road Tours (in Lincoln) and Bear Notch Ski Touring Center (in Bartlett).

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Gorham trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Boston to Gorham by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Boston in April, things will get colder in Gorham: highs are around 29°F and lows about 16°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Portland.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Maine Maritime Museum (in Bath), Harris Farm Cross Country Skiing (in Dayton) and Marginal Way Walkway (in Ogunquit). The adventure continues: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, shop like a local with Kefauver Studio & Gallery, sample the tasty concoctions at Bunker Brewing Company, and don't miss a visit to United States Custom House.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Portland online tour planner.

You can drive from Gorham to Portland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Gorham, expect warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Portland, ranging from highs of 53°F to lows of 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive back home.