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The 15 Best Day Trips from Boston

55 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $42

Plymouth, Salem, the Cape, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, the White Mountains in autumn — all of it fits inside a day if you leave early. These 15 trips are compared on real travel time, what you get once you arrive, and which ones sell out on the ferry rather than the coach.

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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

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1.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Boston to Martha's Vineyard day trip from Boston with hotel pickup, air-conditioned minibus, Island Queen ferry, and optional island tour.

“everything as promised. great pick up at hotel. everything went smoothly. Great guides. Tom at Martha's vineyard was excellent. He lived there and knew so much about the island. we were lucky with beautiful weather also.”

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City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

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2.City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

Fast catamaran ferry between Boston and Salem in about 50 minutes, with deck views, restrooms, and snacks, from $42.

“Probability of trip execution is completely dependent upon weather. Ours was canceled for this reason. Took the MBTA up to Salem- not as much fun, but it worked”

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Boston: Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

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3.Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 573 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Martha’s Vineyard day trip from Boston with round-trip transport and ferry views, Oak Bluffs gingerbread cottages, Aquinnah lighthouse, optional island tour.

“Anthony was aperfect guide, lots of nice and funny stories and facts We would have liked to stay a little longer in Edgartown and especially at the cliffs of Gay Head”

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Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

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Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II

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5.Boston to Plymouth Day-Trip including Quincy, Plimoth Patuxet and Mayflower II

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Boston to Plymouth in one day with skip-the-line Plimoth Patuxet, Plymouth Rock views, Quincy stops, and a Mayflower II visit.

“Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide! The sites visited were breathtaking taking and memorable especially for a first time trip to the ocean for my teen. Loved the monument to our forefathers and history lessons along the way! Highly recommend!!!”

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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

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6.Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $155

Small-group Newport day trip from Boston with The Breakers and Marble House entry, guided stops, and free time.

“Interesting day trip to view the gilded age mansions. Travel time was long, but unavoidable. Boston traffic is terrible. Would have been better if we could have been picked up at our own hotel, which is a major one. Tour guide Tim was very good.”

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Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

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7.Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $150

Boston to the White Mountains for fall color on the Kancamagus Highway, with hotel pickup, North Conway lunch, and Omni Mount Washington views.

“You must do this!!! The smaller group setting along with the smaller vehicle (not a bus) made this one of the most comfortable day tours I have done. You could hear your guide much clearer & even though my group was the silent type the guide filled the day with stories & history. The opportunities for photos on this trip were incredible. I could have stayed out there multiple more hours just to take it all in. The season for this limited but this is a must! 🌿🍂🍁🍃”

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Provincetown and Cape Cod High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

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8.Provincetown and Cape Cod High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Fast catamaran from Boston to Provincetown in about 90 minutes, with an onboard concierge and great views of Boston Harbor.

“I can't imagine any other way to travel to the tip end of the cape. The boat was air conditioned with snacks, drinks, Cocktails. The concierge was kind and answered all my questions as a 1st timer to PTown”

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Boston to Kennebunkport Day Trip with Optional Trolley Tour

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Boston: Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

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From Boston: Full-Day Historical Lexington & Concord Tour

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Boston, Salem Tours, Salem Witch Trials Tours, Tour Reviews

Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

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13.Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Boston to Salem for top witch sites, trolley history, Hawthorne's Seven Gables, and waterfront wandering, with hotel pickup and tickets.

“Enjoyed the scenic and historic town of Salem. The museums were engaging and fun. The break was enough time to eat and view iconic sights.”

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Boston to Kennebunkport with Optional Lobster Tour

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14.Boston to Kennebunkport with Optional Lobster Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Private Boston to Kennebunkport coast tour with Portsmouth, Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, Bush compound, and optional lobster boat add-on.

“Matt was outstanding. Very personal and knows his history. Absolutely would do this Excursion again. He was so great we took 2 other Excursions with him. He is fantastic and what an addition to the beauty of the New England states. This is a must do!!!!”

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2-Day Niagara Falls USA Tour from Boston

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15.2-Day Niagara Falls USA Tour from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $49

Niagara Falls USA tour from Boston with one-night hotel and a guided night walk at multiple viewpoints, plus optional daytime classics.

“The trip was awesome and the Tour Guide was very supportive, we enjoyed it very much. Thanks, Viator for arranging it.”

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