United States

Day trips from Boston

Places you can visit in a day from Boston and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Salem
22 km from Boston
Historic witch‑trial town with museums and a waterfront, good for a quick history stop
2

Plymouth
55 km from Boston
Pilgrim landing site with a replica ship and a quiet harbor, easy day‑trip scenery
3

Lexington
17 km from Boston
Revolutionary battle site with a visitor center and a preserved historic district
4

Concord
102 km from Boston
Literary town with a famous battlefield and a charming main street
5

Rockport
19 km from Boston
Scenic fishing village with art galleries and a harbor walk, great for photos
6

Gloucester
40 km from Boston
Active port town known for fresh seafood and a working fish market
7

Newburyport
21 km from Boston
Coastal town with a historic downtown and a pleasant riverfront walk
8

Marblehead
23 km from Boston
Well‑preserved colonial homes and a harbor, nice for a brief stroll
9

Ipswich
40 km from Boston
Historic town with a few museums and a quiet downtown, good for a short break