Boston itinerary — 3 days
Day 1 — Boston
6 stops · ≈ 6 h 34 minHuge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings.
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
Fancy indoor mall with upscale department stores, shops & dining, including an Eataly location.
Reserve
8If you have time left — worth it too.
Imposing, historic 1809 church & site of famous speeches, with a 217-ft steeple, services & more.
Freedom Trail — a tourist attraction.
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.
Fall, winter & spring performances by a prominent American orchestra in a stately 1900 concert hall.
Well-known brewery with a long history lures locals & visitors with tours, tastings & a gift shop.
This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
- Get a reusable CharlieCard for cheaper T fares
- Downtown/Back Bay is compact and highly walkable
- Avoid driving downtown: traffic and parking are expensive
- Logan Airport connects via the Silver Line bus (free from airport)
- Fall foliage near Boston peaks in early-to-mid October