3-Day City Experience Itinerary in Boston

  1. Day 1: Explore Historical Boston
    Estimated time and distance from Logan International Airport: 20 minutes (3.8 miles)

    Start your trip with a visit to the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile trail through historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere’s House. Enjoy lunch at Union Oyster House, a restaurant that has been serving customers since 1826. Head over to the USS Constitution Museum, where you can learn about the world’s oldest commissioned warship, the USS Constitution. End the day with a visit to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and check out its impressive art collection.

  2. Day 2: Explore Downtown Boston
    Estimated time and distance from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: 10 minutes (2.4 miles)

    Start the day with a visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which has over 100 shops and restaurants. Next, make your way to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where you can experience the events leading up to the American Revolution. For lunch, head to Legal Sea Foods, a restaurant that has been serving seafood for over 60 years. Take a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery to learn about the brewing process and sample some beer. End the day with a walk along the Waterfront and enjoy views of the harbor.

  3. Day 3: Discover Boston Cultural Sites
    Estimated time and distance from the Waterfront: 10 minutes (1.6 miles)

    Start the day with a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts and view art from around the world. Next, head over to the Island Creek Oyster Bar for lunch, a seafood restaurant known for its oysters. After lunch, take a stroll through Harvard University and explore the campus. End the day with a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and learn about the life of JFK.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Freedom Trail (2-3 hours, free)
  • Union Oyster House (1 hour, $20-40 per person)
  • USS Constitution Museum (1-2 hours, $10-15 per person)
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (1-2 hours, $15-20 per person)
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace (1-2 hours, free)
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (1-2 hours, $20-30 per person)
  • Legal Sea Foods (1 hour, $20-40 per person)
  • Samuel Adams Brewery (1-2 hours, $15-20 per person)
  • Waterfront (1 hour, free)
  • Museum of Fine Arts (2-3 hours, $20-25 per person)
  • Island Creek Oyster Bar (1 hour, $30-50 per person)
  • Harvard University (1-2 hours, free)
  • John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (2-3 hours, $15-20 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($155-235 per person)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the New England Aquarium or taking a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts.

If you have less time, consider skipping the Samuel Adams Brewery and/or Harvard University.

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