7 days in Boston, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Itinerary

On the 15th (Sat), stroll the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, then stroll around Boston Common, then buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Granary Burying Ground, then walk around Boston Public Garden, then explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Massachusetts State House.

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Saint Louis to Boston is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Saint Louis in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Boston: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 67°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to West Tisbury.

On the 17th (Mon), take a stroll through Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA), make a trip to Flying Horses Carousel, then take a stroll through West Chop, and finally admire the natural beauty at Mytoi. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Polly Hill Arboretum, look for all kinds of wild species at Long Point Wildlife Refuge, then visit a coastal fixture at Edgartown Lighthouse, and finally explore the striking landscape at Aquinnah Cliffs.

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Traveling by car from Boston to West Tisbury takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in West Tisbury can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Nantucket.

On the 19th (Wed), examine the collection at Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Madaket Beach, and then kick back and relax at Jetties Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Whaling Museum, enjoy the sea views from Brant Point Lighthouse, and then visit a coastal fixture at Sankaty Head Lighthouse.

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You can travel from West Tisbury to Nantucket in 3 hours. July in Nantucket sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 64°F at night. On the 21st (Fri), you're off to home.