Best Day Trips from Boston 2025

Boston's New England location puts it within reach of some of America's most beautiful and historically significant destinations. Salem's witch trial history and maritime museums, the Cape Cod National Seashore, Newport Rhode Island's gilded age mansions, the beautiful Berkshires, and Providence's thriving arts scene all make outstanding day trips from Boston. This guide covers the best day trips from Boston for history, nature, food, and coastal New England experiences.