# New England city and coastal parks · Two bases with one hotel change

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/open-jaw/new-england-city-and-coastal-parks-z0725/>)

Two bases with one hotel change

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 9
- Interests: History, Science, Food & Drink, Nature

## Route and nights

- Boston · 4 night(s)
- Bar Harbor · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

Compare: Drive or rail and road to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Boston

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Boston Common. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Downtown Crossing, Boston
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 2 · Boston

- 08:30 to 09:10 · Breakfast near Boston Common · Boston Common, Boston
- 09:15 to 10:00 · Start the Freedom Trail at Boston Common · Boston Common, Boston. Follow the trail markers toward the Massachusetts State House and Park Street.
- 10:10 to 11:00 · Visit Granary Burying Ground and see King's Chapel · Granary Burying Ground, Boston. Use posted access and opening times for interiors.
- 11:10 to 12:10 · Explore Old South Meeting House · Old South Meeting House, Boston. Check admission and opening hours. Keep the Old State House as an alternative if needed.
- 12:25 to 13:20 · Lunch around Faneuil Hall · Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
- 13:35 to 14:45 · Follow the trail into the North End · North End, Boston. Pick Paul Revere House or Old North Church if you want one more interior visit. Confirm hours before committing.
- 15:00 to 16:00 · Walk to Copp's Hill and the waterfront · Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
- 17:30 to 19:00 · Dinner in the North End · North End, Boston
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 3 · Boston

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Downtown Crossing · Downtown Crossing, Boston
- 09:20 to 10:00 · Get to the Museum of Science · Museum of Science, Boston. Allow time for the last walk to Science Park and admission.
- 10:00 to 12:40 · Choose two galleries at the Museum of Science · Museum of Science, Boston. Check show tickets and current exhibits. A timed show can replace part of this block.
- 12:45 to 13:30 · Lunch near Science Park · Science Park, Boston
- 13:45 to 15:45 · Walk part of the Charles River Esplanade · Charles River Esplanade, Boston. Use public access paths and turn back if weather makes the exposed riverfront uncomfortable.
- 16:10 to 17:10 · Walk through Beacon Hill toward Boston Common · Beacon Hill, Boston
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in Beacon Hill · Beacon Hill, Boston
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 4 · Boston

- 09:00 to 09:45 · Breakfast near the Greenway · Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston
- 10:00 to 11:00 · Walk part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway · Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston. Start near the North End and head toward the public market.
- 11:15 to 12:40 · Compare lunch vendors at Boston Public Market · Boston Public Market, Boston. Check individual vendor hours and choose one meal to carry into the afternoon.
- 13:00 to 14:30 · Walk the North End's side streets and parks · North End, Boston
- 14:45 to 16:10 · Follow the waterfront from Christopher Columbus Park · Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Seafood dinner around the North End or waterfront · Boston Waterfront, Boston. Make a reservation if you have one specific restaurant in mind.
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 5 · Bar Harbor

- 07:10 to 07:55 · Have breakfast before checking out · Downtown Crossing, Boston
- 07:55 to 08:45 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 08:45 to 16:30 · Travel from Boston to Bar Harbor · Boston, Massachusetts. Allow time for a long driving day, traffic, fuel, and lunch. Check seasonal conditions and your rental arrangements. Keep the evening flexible. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
- 16:40 to 17:30 · Check in after reaching the new base · Bar Harbor Inn. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 17:50 to 19:05 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · West Street, Bar Harbor
Overnight: [Bar Harbor Inn](<https://www.hotels.com/ho237104/bar-harbor-inn-bar-harbor-united-states-of-america/>) · Bar Harbor

### Day 6 · Bar Harbor

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near the hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
- 09:20 to 10:45 · Walk from the harbor through the central streets · Agamont Park, Bar Harbor. Compare the town’s shore-facing and commercial streets.
- 10:55 to 12:10 · Choose a local history or culture stop if open · Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor. Check its current schedule and use downtown public streets as a fallback.
- 12:25 to 13:30 · Have lunch near Main Street · Main Street, Bar Harbor
- 13:50 to 15:25 · Walk an open section of the Shore Path or choose a town loop · Shore Path, Bar Harbor. Check access and keep to the route that is open.
- 15:40 to 16:45 · Take a seated break · Bar Harbor, Maine
- 17:45 to 19:10 · Dinner near the hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
Overnight: [Bar Harbor Inn](<https://www.hotels.com/ho237104/bar-harbor-inn-bar-harbor-united-states-of-america/>) · Bar Harbor

### Day 7 · Bar Harbor

- 08:20 to 09:15 · Have a bakery or café breakfast near Main Street · Main Street, Bar Harbor
- 09:40 to 11:15 · Check produce, snacks, and portable lunch options in town · Bar Harbor, Maine. Check seasonal hours and choose supplies that can be stored safely.
- 11:35 to 12:55 · Have seafood for lunch or choose a picnic meal · West Street, Bar Harbor. Compare prices and portions before ordering. Keep a sheltered backup in poor weather.
- 13:20 to 15:05 · Choose a public harbor walk or a sheltered town stop · Agamont Park, Bar Harbor
- 15:20 to 16:30 · Take an afternoon coffee break and plan the next morning · Bar Harbor, Maine
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Dinner near the waterfront hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
Overnight: [Bar Harbor Inn](<https://www.hotels.com/ho237104/bar-harbor-inn-bar-harbor-united-states-of-america/>) · Bar Harbor

### Day 8 · Bar Harbor

- 07:30 to 08:15 · Have breakfast before leaving Bar Harbor · Bar Harbor, Maine
- 08:30 to 09:45 · Check park access and travel to your first open stop · Hulls Cove Visitor Center, Acadia National Park. Check current roads, shuttle service, and any separate vehicle reservation for Cadillac Summit Road. Confirm before leaving town. [Official information](<https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/index.htm>)
- 10:00 to 11:35 · Choose an open Acadia shore viewpoint or a short marked path · Acadia National Park, Maine. Use current park notices, keep clear of exposed rock and surf, and adjust for closures and weather.
- 11:50 to 12:50 · Take a packed lunch or return to town for lunch · Mount Desert Island, Maine
- 13:10 to 14:45 · Choose one mountain or inland viewpoint if access fits · Acadia National Park, Maine. Use a confirmed reservation where required, or choose a lower inland route. Keep the afternoon open in poor visibility. [Official information](<https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/vehicle_reservations.htm>)
- 15:00 to 16:35 · Return to Bar Harbor and take a break · Bar Harbor, Maine
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Have dinner near the hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
Overnight: [Bar Harbor Inn](<https://www.hotels.com/ho237104/bar-harbor-inn-bar-harbor-united-states-of-america/>) · Bar Harbor

### Day 9 · Bar Harbor

- 09:00 to 09:50 · Have a later breakfast near the hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
- 10:20 to 11:55 · Leave time for a stop you missed or want to revisit · West Street, Bar Harbor. Use this window for a closure, bad weather, or a slower morning.
- 12:10 to 13:15 · Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop · West Street, Bar Harbor
- 13:40 to 15:25 · Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows · Agamont Park, Bar Harbor. Use the time for a break if the weather or the next transfer calls for a slower day.
- 15:40 to 16:45 · Take a seated break · West Street, Bar Harbor
- 17:45 to 19:10 · Have dinner near the hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
Overnight: [Bar Harbor Inn](<https://www.hotels.com/ho237104/bar-harbor-inn-bar-harbor-united-states-of-america/>) · Bar Harbor

### Day 10 · Bar Harbor

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · West Street, Bar Harbor
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Agamont Park, Bar Harbor. Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Bar Harbor Inn
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · West Street, Bar Harbor. Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.