10 days in Providence & San Diego Itinerary

Providence has undergone a major upgrade in recent years, transforming from a rough-around-the-edges industrial city into an epicenter of culture.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Providence: New Britain Museum of American Art (in New Britain), Kidcity Children's Museum (in Middletown) and Provincetown (Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, Race Point Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at Shining Sea Bikeway, examine the collection at Heritage Museums & Gardens, admire the landmark architecture of Providence Performing Arts Center, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Boston to Providence is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In February in Providence, expect temperatures between 40°F during the day and 22°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Step out of San Diego to go to Anaheim and see Disneyland Park, which is approximately 1h 40 min away. There's still lots to do: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument, get a taste of the local shopping with Gaslamp Quarter, and examine the collection at Mingei International Museum.

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You can fly from Providence to San Diego in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Providence to San Diego due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Providence in February, things will get warmer in San Diego: highs are around 68°F and lows about 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.