Experience Boston in 5 Days - A City Adventure

  1. Day 1: Freedom Trail and Beacon Hill
    Start at Boston Common
    Estimated Time: 3 hours
    Estimated Distance: 2.5 miles

    Begin the day exploring Boston's grand history along the Freedom Trail. See important landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's House, and the Massachusetts State House. continue to the elegant cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill. Enjoy historic museums, antique shops, and charming restaurants.

  2. Day 2: North End and Fenway Park
    Start at Mike's Pastry in North End
    Estimated Time: 4 hours
    Estimated Distance: 3.8 miles

    Indulge in delicious Italian pastries and sweets at Mike's Pastry in the Italian neighbourhood of North End. Explore the neighbourhood’s narrow streets, churches and historic buildings. After satisfying your sweet tooth head over to Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in the country and watch the Boston Red Sox in action.

  3. Day 3: Harvard Square and USS Constitution Museum
    Start at Harvard Square
    Estimated Time: 4 hours
    Estimated Distance: 5.5 miles

    Explore the famous neighbourhood of Harvard Square, the heart of Harvard University. Find a collection of charming bookshops, trendy boutiques, and specialty stores. After exploring, take a 10-minute walk to the USS Constitution Museum. Here you can explore the history of the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat.

  4. Day 4: Seaport District and Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
    Start at Seaport District
    Estimated Time: 4 hours
    Estimated Distance: 3.5 miles

    Spend the morning exploring the modern neighbourhood of Seaport District. With many outdoor cafes, restaurants and trendy designer boutiques, it's the perfect area to wander around. After enjoying lunch head over to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Here you can experience an interactive exhibit retelling the story of the Boston Tea party.

  5. Day 5: Museum of Fine Arts and Harvard Art Museums
    Start at Museum of Fine Arts
    Estimated Time: 5 hours
    Estimated Distance: 5 miles

    Begin the day exploring the impressive collection of Egyptian and Asian art at the Museum of Fine Arts. After enjoying lunch at the museum cafe, take a quick trip to Harvard University's Art Museums. There view their collection of approximately 250,000 objects using the latest in museum technology. easily locate any piece in the museum.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum (2 hours, $30)
  • Museum of Fine Arts (3 hours, $25)
  • Harvard Art Museums (2 hours, $15)
  • Red Sox game at Fenway Park (3 hours, $40+)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $110+

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting Boston Public Library, Quincy Market or the New England Aquarium. If you have less time, shorten some museum visits or eliminate one from your itinerary. Also, consider using the Hop-on Hop-off bus or the MBTA subway system to save time and cover more ground.

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