A Week in the East Coast

1. Day 1: Visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument
   20 minutes (5.1 miles) from Midtown Manhattan

   In the morning, take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and visit the iconic Statue of Liberty. After lunch, head to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration in the United States. In the evening, grab dinner in the nearby Battery Park City.

2. Day 2: Explore the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
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   15 minutes (4.2 miles) from Downtown Washington, D.C.

   In the morning, visit the National Museum of American History to learn about the country's history and culture. After lunch, head to the National Mall and visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. In the evening, grab dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Penn Quarter district.

3. Day 3: Visit the Freedom Trail
   10 minutes (2.5 miles) from Downtown Boston

   In the morning, walk the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path that takes you to 16 historical sites around Boston. After lunch, visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum to learn about the historic event that took place there. In the evening, grab dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants in the North End.

4. Day 4: Explore the Independence National Historical Park
   15 minutes (4.1 miles) from Center City Philadelphia

   In the morning, visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center in the Independence National Historical Park. After lunch, head to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see some of the country's most significant art collections. In the evening, grab dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Rittenhouse Square district.

5. Day 5: Visit the National Aquarium
   10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Inner Harbor, Baltimore

   In the morning, visit the National Aquarium to see over 20,000 animals, including dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles. After lunch, take a stroll around the Inner Harbor and visit the USS Constellation, a historic ship from the Civil War era. In the evening, grab dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants in Fells Point.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Washington, D.C., consider visiting the National Air and Space Museum or the Smithsonian Institution Building. If you want to take a day trip from Boston, take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard or go whale watching. To maximize your experience, consider purchasing a CityPASS or Explorer Pass, which will give you discounts on admissions to many of the attractions in these cities.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Statue of Liberty National Monument (4 hours, $25)
• Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (3 hours, free)
• Freedom Trail (3 hours, free)
• Independence National Historical Park (4 hours, free)
• National Aquarium (4 hours, $40)
• Total Estimated Costs: $90

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