8 days in Massachusetts Itinerary

Sandwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): get up close to creatures of the deep with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, grab your bike and head to Shining Sea Bikeway, and then explore the activities along Cape Cod Canal. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Heritage Museums & Gardens, then take an in-depth tour of Plimoth Patuxet, then admire the natural beauty at Brewster Gardens, and finally appreciate the history behind Plymouth Rock.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Sandwich trip builder website.

Belleville to Sandwich is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Belleville in August, expect Sandwich to be slightly colder, temps between 78°F and 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Boston.

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Boston Public Garden and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, steep yourself in history at The Paul Revere House, get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail, and get engrossed in the history at John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Boston online holiday planner.

Drive from Sandwich to Boston in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Boston can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel back home.