One Week Exploration of Boston: Historic Sites, Culinary Delights, and Waterfront Adventures

Day 1: Historic Downtown Exploration

Boston, USA on June 4, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Flour Bakery + Cafe

Start your morning with a delicious breakfast featuring fresh pastries and excellent coffee at Flour Bakery, open from 7am to 7pm.
USD15, 1h

9:30am

Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Explore Boston’s rich history by walking the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail, visiting 16 historic sites including Paul Revere's House and Boston Common. Tours start at 9am and run throughout the day.
USD14, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Quincy Market

Enjoy a variety of food options at Quincy Market food hall, open from 10am to 9pm, perfect for sampling Boston clam chowder and seafood.
USD20, 1h

2:00pm

Visit the Boston Public Library

Relax and admire the architecture and art at the Boston Public Library, open from 9am to 8pm on Wednesdays.
Free, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Legal Sea Foods

Dine on fresh New England seafood at Legal Sea Foods, a Boston staple open until 10pm.
USD40, 1.5h
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Day 2: Back Bay & Sports

Boston, USA on June 5, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast pastries and coffee at Tatte Bakery & Cafe, open from 7am to 7pm.
USD15, 1h

10:00am

Walk along Newbury Street

Stroll along Newbury Street to see chic boutiques and art galleries in Boston's Back Bay, retail stores open from 10am.
Free, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Eastern Standard

Lunch at Eastern Standard, offering American cuisine with French influences, open for lunch from 11:30am.
USD30, 1h

2:30pm

Tour Fenway Park

Visit Fenway Park, the historic home of the Boston Red Sox. Tours start at 9am and last about 1 hour.
USD25, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Fenway Tavern

Casual dinner near Fenway with hearty pub fare, open until midnight.
USD25, 1.5h
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Day 3: Cambridge and Harvard

Cambridge, USA on June 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at The Thinking Cup

Enjoy quality coffee and fresh breakfast fare at The Thinking Cup, open from 7:30am.
USD15, 1h

9:30am

Visit Harvard University

Walk the historic Harvard campus with guided tours starting at 10am, offering insights into America’s oldest university.
Free, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

Grab a famous burger at this local Cambridge institution, open daily from 11am.
USD20, 1h

1:30pm

Visit MIT Museum

Explore interactive exhibits showcasing technology and innovation at the MIT Museum, open 10am - 5pm.
USD10, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Oleana

Enjoy Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy setting, restaurant open until 10pm.
USD50, 1.5h
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Day 4: Museum Day

Boston, USA on June 7, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Paramount

Start your day with classic American breakfast at Paramount, open from 8am.
USD15, 1h

9:30am

Museum of Fine Arts

Spend the morning at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s premier art museum open 10am - 5pm.
USD27, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at the Museum Cafe

Enjoy light lunch options right inside the museum, open during museum hours.
USD20, 1h

2:30pm

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Visit this unique museum featuring art collected in a Venetian-style palace, open 11am - 5pm.
USD20, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at Toro

Sample Spanish tapas at Toro, open until 11pm, perfect for dinner after a museum day.
USD40, 1.5h
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Day 5: Waterfront & Seaport

Boston, USA on June 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at South Street Diner

Enjoy hearty American diner breakfasts, open 24 hours but best to arrive early to avoid crowds.
USD15, 1h

9:30am

New England Aquarium

Explore marine life exhibits and the Giant Ocean Tank, open from 9am to 6pm.
USD35, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Legal Harborside

Enjoy waterfront seafood lunch at Legal Harborside, open for lunch from 11am, with beautiful harbor views.
USD40, 1h

2:00pm

Walk the Harborwalk and Seaport District

Stroll along Boston’s scenic Harborwalk and explore the vibrant Seaport District with shops and galleries.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Row 34

Enjoy fresh oysters and craft beers at Row 34, a trendy Seaport restaurant open until 11pm.
USD50, 1.5h
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Day 6: Day Trip to Salem

Salem, USA on June 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Boston Westin Hotel

Have a quick breakfast at your hotel before the day trip.
USD15, 30m

8:30am

Travel to Salem

Take the commuter rail from Boston’s North Station to Salem, approximately a 30-minute ride.
USD8, 30m

9:15am

Salem Witch Museum

Visit the iconic Salem Witch Museum to learn about the 1692 witch trials, open 9am to 5pm.
USD15, 1h

10:30am

Explore Salem Historic District

Walk through Salem’s charming historic streets visiting shops and cafes.
Free, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Turner’s Seafood

Enjoy fresh seafood in Salem, Turner’s is open from 11:30am.
USD35, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Peabody Essex Museum

Explore diverse art and cultural exhibits at the Peabody Essex Museum, open until 5pm.
USD18, 2h

4:30pm

Return to Boston

Take the commuter rail back to Boston, ensuring arrival before evening.
USD8, 30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Mamma Maria

Conclude your day with upscale Italian dining in Boston’s North End, open until 10pm.
USD50, 1.5h
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Day 7: Shopping & Relaxation

Boston, USA on June 10, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at South End Buttery

Enjoy a cozy breakfast featuring fresh baked goods and coffee, open from 7am.
USD15, 1h

10:00am

Shopping at Copley Place and Prudential Center

Spend your morning shopping at two upscale malls in the Back Bay area, stores open from 10am.
Varies, 3h

1:30pm

Lunch at Shake Shack

Quick and tasty burgers and shakes near shopping areas, open from 11am.
USD20, 1h

3:00pm

Relax at Boston Common

Unwind with a stroll or picnic in Boston Common, the city’s oldest park.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at No. 9 Park

Finish your Boston trip with a refined dinner at No. 9 Park, known for its French and Italian inspired cuisine, open until 10pm.
USD60, 2h
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