5-Day Adventure Travel Itinerary in New England

  1. Day 1: Acadia National Park, Maine
    4 hours (230 miles) from Boston, Massachusetts

    Acadia offers a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. Take a hike on Precipice Trail for a thrilling experience, and then relax with a picnic at Sand Beach.

  2. Day 2: Zip-lining in Lincoln, New Hampshire
    5.5 hours (274 miles) from Acadia National Park

    Get your adrenaline pumping with a zip-line tour through the White Mountains. After the tour, take a scenic drive along the Kancamagus Highway, and visit the Flume Gorge.

  3. Day 3: Mount Mansfield, Vermont
    2.5 hours (122 miles) from Lincoln, New Hampshire

    Hike up Vermont's highest peak at Mount Mansfield, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys. Afterwards, take a brewery tour at The Alchemist Brewery and sample their famous IPA, Heady Topper.

  4. Day 4: Providence, Rhode Island
    3.5 hours (181 miles) from Mount Mansfield, Vermont

    Explore the rich history of Providence by taking a walking tour of the East Side. Visit the RISD Museum to see a collection of art from around the world, and then grab a bite to eat at Al Forno for their famous grilled pizza.

  5. Day 5: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
    1.5 hours (86 miles) from Providence, Rhode Island

    Take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard, and spend the day biking along the coastal trails or relaxing on the beach. End the day with a seafood dinner at The Black Dog Tavern overlooking the harbor.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Acadia National Park (4-6 hours, $10)
  • Zip-lining in Lincoln (2-3 hours, $100)
  • Mount Mansfield hike (4-6 hours, free)
  • Providence walking tour (2-3 hours, $20)
  • Martha's Vineyard ferry ($36 roundtrip)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $186

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the White Mountains in New Hampshire to hike the Franconia Ridge Loop or explore the town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. If you have less time, skip the walking tour in Providence and spend more time exploring the beaches and towns of Martha's Vineyard.

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