Exploring Boston: An 8-Day Adventure

Jacob Mailhot

12 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this incredible destination.

Trip to Boston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$69

$ 3

Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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owntown San Jose. Our American regional cuisine features the freshest seafood, past, and USDA prime, dry-aged steaks. Relax with a cocktail from our full ...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

$88

$ 3

Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Striking contemporary art & performance space with glass-filled walls overlooking the Harbor.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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James Hook & Co. is a family-owned restaurant in Boston offering the best live lobsters, lobster dinners and fresh seafood available.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 3

$74

$ 10

Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

9 - 11 min

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Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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10 - 12 min

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The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4

$96

$ 8

Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as "Old Ironsides" in the War of 1812.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$23

18 - 22 min

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Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$19

10 - 15 min

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Fresh dough. Artisanal ingredients. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire'd perfection.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 5

$82

$ 3

This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Fresh dough. Artisanal ingredients. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire'd perfection.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 6

$69

$ 5

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 7

$78

$ 5

Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

13 - 16 min

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Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$17

2 - 3 min

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Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 8

$59

$ 8