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New England Fall Road Loop: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for October: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
640 km
distance
12.8 h
driving
16
curated stops

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Day 1 Boston public heritage day

5 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
6.7°C–16.3°C
Rainy days
~18
Daylight
10.8h
09:00
Boston public heritage circuit boston.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open public heritage streets, Common and Garden access; aquariums, museums, tours, cruises, shows and events remain optional.
240 min · Boston public heritage day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
13:10
Massachusetts State House malegislature.gov read more map ↗
Witness the gleaming gold dome at sunset.
50 min · Boston public heritage day · Free
open: Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM
14:10
Old North Church oldnorth.com read more map ↗
Marvel at this historic church where lanterns once signaled Paul Revere's ride.
50 min · Boston public heritage day · $3 donation; behind-the-scenes tours are $6 adults, $5 students/seniors/military, $4 children under 12
open: Jan-Feb: 10AM-4PM daily, Mar-May: 9AM-5PM daily, Jun-Oct: 9AM-6PM daily, Nov-Dec: 9AM-5PM daily
15:10
USS Constitution nps.gov read more map ↗
Feel the grandeur of the world's oldest commissioned warship.
50 min · Boston public heritage day · Free
open: Tue-Fri 2:30PM-6PM, Sat Sun 10AM-6PM
16:15
Boston Public Library bpl.org read more map ↗
Explore grand architecture and quiet halls.
50 min · Boston public heritage day · Free
open: Mon-Thu 9AM-9PM, Fri Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM
Overnight here
e.g. Hostelling International Boston · Boston Furnished Apartments
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Portsmouth public waterfront day

3 curated stops
Transit
1h34
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
9.2°C–14.5°C
Rainy days
~19
Daylight
10.8h
10:25
Portsmouth public waterfront circuit cityofportsmouth.com map ↗
Use confirmed-open public waterfront, parks and historic streets; museum admission, cruises, performances and festivals remain optional.
240 min · Portsmouth public waterfront day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
14:35
John Paul Jones House portsmouthhistory.org read more map ↗
Visit the preserved home of a naval legend.
50 min · Portsmouth public waterfront day · $6 adults, $5 seniors/veterans/AAA members, free for children 12 and under
open: Memorial Day-Columbus Day: 11AM-5PM daily
15:35
The Music Hall themusichall.org read more map ↗
Feel the atmosphere of live performances in a historic theater.
90 min · Portsmouth public waterfront day
Overnight here
e.g. Hilton Garden Inn · Sheraton Harborside Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 White Mountains public byway day

2 curated stops
Transit
2h55
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
2.5°C–11.9°C
Rainy days
~18
Daylight
10.7h
11:40
White Mountains public byway circuit visitnh.gov map ↗
Use the latest foliage report to choose confirmed-open public byways, overlooks and short access; Flume Gorge, tramways, resorts and tours remain optional.
240 min · White Mountains public byway day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
16:00
Loon Mountain loonmtn.com read more map ↗
Enjoy summer activities like tubing and horseback riding on the mountain slopes.
90 min · White Mountains public byway day
Overnight here
e.g. Franconia Inn · The Horse and Hound Inn
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Stowe and Green Mountains public day

3 curated stops
Transit
2h28
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
2.7°C–11.7°C
Rainy days
~17
Daylight
10.7h
11:10
Stowe and Green Mountains public circuit vermontvacation.com map ↗
Use the latest forester report for confirmed-open public village, Green Mountain and short trail access; resort inventory and lifts remain optional.
240 min · Stowe and Green Mountains public day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
15:20
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum vtssm.com read more map ↗
Discover the history of winter sports through rotating exhibits.
50 min · Stowe and Green Mountains public day · Free will donation $3, families $5
open: Daily except Tue noon-5PM
16:25
Trapp Family Lodge trappfamily.com read more map ↗
Take in breathtaking views and echoes of musical legacy.
50 min · Stowe and Green Mountains public day
Overnight here
e.g. Stowe Meadows · Ten Acres Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Woodstock and Boston return day → back to start

3 curated stops
Transit
5h19
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
3.1°C–13.1°C
Rainy days
~17
Daylight
10.8h
10:55
Woodstock and Boston return circuit newengland511.org map ↗
Use confirmed-open Woodstock public village and river access before the complete road return to Boston; farms, museums, skiing and events remain optional.
90 min · Woodstock and Boston return day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
12:35
Billings Farm and Museum billingsfarm.org read more map ↗
Discover Vermont’s rural heritage on a lively, working farm.
50 min · Woodstock and Boston return day
13:35
Rockefeller National Historical Park nps.gov read more map ↗
Explore grand mansion halls and hike scenic year-round trails.
50 min · Woodstock and Boston return day · $8, seniors $4, kids 15 and under are free
open: 10AM-5PM daily

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