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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.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
A charming historic seaport with a vibrant arts scene and excellent dining. Explore its colonial past and picturesque waterfront.
- •Strawbery Banke Museum
- •Market Square
- •Waterfront stroll
- •The Music Hall
Salem, Massachusetts
Famous for the 1692 witch trials, Salem offers a unique blend of history, maritime heritage, and quirky attractions. It's a compact city easily explored on foot.
- •Salem Witch Museum
- •The House of the Seven Gables
- •Peabody Essex Museum
- •Old Burying Point Cemetery
Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island's capital boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, a beautiful riverfront, and impressive Gilded Age architecture. It's home to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.
- •WaterFire Providence (seasonal)
- •RISD Museum
- •Benefit Street (Mile of History)
- •Federal Hill (Italian dining)
Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport), Massachusetts
Discover picturesque fishing villages, stunning coastal scenery, and a thriving arts community. Gloucester is America's oldest fishing port, while Rockport is known for its galleries and Motif Number 1.
- •Fisherman's Memorial Statue (Gloucester)
- •Motif Number 1 (Rockport)
- •Bearskin Neck (Rockport shops)
- •Cape Ann Museum
Portland, Maine
A vibrant coastal city with a renowned culinary scene, historic architecture, and a lively arts district. Explore the Old Port's cobblestone streets and enjoy fresh seafood.
- •Old Port District
- •Portland Head Light (nearby in Cape Elizabeth)
- •Eastern Promenade
- •Bissell Brothers Brewing
Concord, Massachusetts
Immerse yourself in American literary and Revolutionary War history. Concord is the home of transcendentalist writers and a pivotal site in the fight for independence.
- •Minute Man National Historical Park
- •Walden Pond
- •Orchard House (Louisa May Alcott)
- •Concord Museum
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