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Day trips from Boston
Real trips under ~3h each way, with distances, transport times, and insider tips for timing them right.
Day trips from Boston
6 reachable trips under ~3h each way. Most doable between breakfast and a late dinner back in Boston.
Salem, Massachusetts
Explore the infamous history of the 1692 witch trials and discover a charming maritime city. Salem offers a unique blend of historical sites, quirky shops, and a picturesque harbor.
- •Witch History Museum
- •The House of the Seven Gables
- •Peabody Essex Museum
- •Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
A vibrant historic seaport with a lively downtown, Strawbery Banke Museum, and a thriving arts scene. Enjoy boutique shopping, excellent dining, and waterfront views.
- •Strawbery Banke Museum
- •Market Square
- •Prescott Park
- •Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Providence, Rhode Island
Discover a city rich in arts, culture, and culinary innovation, centered around the scenic Providence River. Home to Brown University and RISD, it offers impressive architecture and vibrant public art.
- •Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum
- •WaterFire Providence (seasonal)
- •Brown University campus
- •Federal Hill (Italian dining)
Nantucket, Massachusetts
A charming island known for its cobblestone streets, historic whaling architecture, and beautiful beaches. Nantucket offers a quintessential New England island escape with a sophisticated atmosphere.
- •Whaling Museum
- •Main Street shopping
- •Cisco Brewers
- •Lighthouses (e.g., Brant Point, Sankaty Head)
Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport), Massachusetts
Experience the rugged beauty of the New England coast with picturesque fishing villages, art galleries, and scenic beaches. Gloucester is America's oldest fishing port, while Rockport is a charming artist colony.
- •Fisherman's Memorial Statue (Gloucester)
- •Bearskin Neck (Rockport shops and galleries)
- •Halibut Point State Park
- •Cape Ann Museum
Concord, Massachusetts
Step back into American literary and revolutionary history in this historic town. Visit the homes of famous authors and walk the grounds where pivotal moments of the Revolution occurred.
- •Walden Pond
- •Orchard House (Louisa May Alcott's home)
- •Minute Man National Historical Park
- •Concord Museum