Day 1
Boston Common and the Freedom Trail
- 9:00BostonWalk
- 10:00BostonWalk
- 11:00Freedom TrailBostonWalk
- 14:00BostonSight
Day by day
Day 2
Arnold Arboretum and Harvard
- 9:30BostonWalk
- 14:00BostonWalk
- 16:00BostonSight
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Day 3
The North End, then Portland
- 9:30BostonSight
- 10:30BostonSight
- 14:00Drive to PortlandBostonTransfer
- 18:00PortlandWalk
Day 4
Portland's lighthouses
- 9:30PortlandSight
- 12:00PortlandWalk
- 15:00PortlandWalk
Day 5
Casco Bay, then Newport
- 9:00Casco Bay islands ferryPortlandSight
- 13:00PortlandSight
- 15:00Drive to NewportPortlandTransfer
Day 6
Newport's mansions
- 9:30NewportSight
- 12:30NewportWalk
- 15:00NewportSight
Day 7
Rosecliff and Fort Adams
- 10:00NewportSight
- 13:00NewportSight
- 16:00NewportSight
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Questions about this trip
Is 3 days enough for Boston?
Three days covers the main historic sites and gardens. Walk or use the subway to move between locations.
Do I need to book The Breakers ahead?
Yes, buy tickets online before arrival. Online tickets save time at the entrance on busy days.
How long is the drive from Boston to Portland?
The drive takes two hours on I-95. Rent a car in Boston for the full route to Newport.
Do I need reservations for the Casco Bay ferry?
No advance booking is required for Casco Bay Lines. Buy tickets at the Portland terminal; fares vary by island.
