Discovering Boston in 3 Days

• Day 1: Visit the historic Freedom Trail, which connects 16 significant landmarks from the American Revolution, including the USS Constitution Museum, Paul Revere House, and the Bunker Hill Monument. Stop by Quincy Market for a bite to eat and shopping. End the day with a sunset view of the skyline from the Prudential Center observatory.
• Day 2: Enjoy a morning walk through Boston Common, a beautiful public park, and then head to the Fenway Park for a tour. After lunch, see the masterpieces of classical art and culture at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Wrap up the day with a delicious seafood dinner at the North End.
• Day 3: Explore Newbury Street, a high-end shopping district. At noon, take a ferry to relax on Spectacle Island or George's Island, two stunning and secluded harbors, and then head back to take a Harbor Cruise for a scenic ride along the coast. End the day with a fresh-brewed beer at the Samuel Adams Brewery.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Freedom Trail (3-4 hours, free)
• Fenway Park Tour (1-2 hours, $20)
• Boston Museum of Fine Arts (2-3 hours, $25)
• Harbor Cruise (1 hour, $35)
• Sunset view at Prudential Center observatory (1 hour, $20)
• Spectacle Island Ferry (2-3 hours, $20)
• Samuel Adams Brewery Tour (1 hour, $15)
• Total Estimated Costs: $135

Transportation

Using public transport like subway lines and buses are efficient and budget-friendly ways to move throughout the city. A 7-day Charlie Card can be purchased for $21.25 for unlimited subway and bus rides. Taxis and Uber/Lyft rides are also available with fares that vary depending on distance and time of the day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art or the Boston Public Library. For seafood lovers, our must-try restaurants are Neptune Oyster, Island Creek Oyster Bar and Row 34. If you have less time, do not miss the Freedom Trail to learn about Boston's deep history.

Airports

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is located 3 miles (5km) northeast of downtown Boston and is the primary airport servicing the city. It has four terminals with various shops, restaurants, and lounges. Transportation from the airport to downtown is available by taxi, subway, and shuttle bus.