BOSTON EDITION
4 reachable day trips, arranged around pace rather than a race through landmarks.
AT A GLANCE
| Destination | Walking | Budget for two | Route mood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | Moderate | $60–$110 | waterfront history · rail day trip |
| Providence | Moderate | $40–$90 | weekday civic visit · rail day trip |
| Portsmouth | Moderate | $70–$150 | historic neighborhood · coach day trip |
| Newport | Moderate | $70–$190 | coastal walk · self-drive day |
4 FIELD NOTES
A conditional Saturday rail day from Boston: walk from Salem Depot to the downtown waterfront, keep two 40-minute walking reserves, and use the 16:40 train as the fixed return boundary.
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A conditional weekday rail day centered only on the free Rhode Island State House: keep two 40-minute walking reserves and leave the attraction area by 16:25 for the 17:05 return.
A conditional Wednesday coach day from Boston centered on Strawbery Banke: keep 50 minutes for each local connection and treat the 17:00 C&J departure as the fixed return boundary.
A conditional self-drive day from Boston: leave at 09:00 only when live navigation is 150 minutes or less, park legally at Gateway Center Lot, and keep 17:30 as the fixed Newport departure.
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