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🗽 Big Apple to Beantown 🍎

Beatriz Cordoni

Beatriz Cordoni

12 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic 20-day adventure from the bustling streets of New York to the historic charm of Boston. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, lush parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. Get ready for a journey filled with excitement, culture, and unforgettable memories!

Trip to New York

Day 1Dazzling Delights in the City That Never Sleeps
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$162

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$ 25

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Madame Tussauds New York
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$132
11 - 14 min

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Vessel
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
32 - 39 min

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The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2From Market Marvels to Artistic Wonders
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$189

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$ 9

Chelsea Market
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Radio City Music Hall
Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$99
4 - 6 min

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The Museum of Modern Art
Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$90
Day 3Soaring Heights and Historic Treasures
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$342

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$ 17

One World Trade Center
A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$117
2 - 3 min

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One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$117
15 - 18 min

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Washington Square Park
Historic Greenwich Village concrete-&-green park known for its stately arch & prime people watching.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$108
Day 4Urban Oasis and Iconic Monuments
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$174

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$ 25

The High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$99
24 - 29 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$75
Day 5Sky-high Views and Architectural Marvels
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$381

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$ 17

Top of The Rock
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$120
6 - 8 min

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Empire State Building
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$156
8 - 12 min

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Madison Square Park
Public green space featuring sculptures, a dog run & views of the Flatiron Building.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Flatiron Building
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Madison Square Garden
Billed as the "world's most famous arena", this icon hosts pro sports, concerts & other big events.
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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$105
Day 6Parks, Gardens, and Artistic Gems
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$255

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$ 25

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enormous greenspace housing World's Fair monuments, plus museums, sports facilities, a zoo & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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New York Botanical Garden
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$105
39 - 47 min

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$90
10 - 12 min

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Central Park Zoo
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$60
Day 7Museums, Wildlife, and Sports
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$285

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$ 17

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$84
25 - 30 min

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Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$99
20 - 24 min

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Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 10,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$102
Day 8Central Park Serenity and Cultural Gems
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$90

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$ 9

Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$90
15 - 18 min

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 9Delicious Delis, Bridges, and Gardens
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$153

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$ 25

Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$54
33 - 40 min

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New York Aquarium
Aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk hosting exhibits on marine life & daily sea lion shows.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$99
Day 10Thrills, Parks, and Global Diplomacy
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$243

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$ 17

Luna Park in Coney Island
Coney Island amusement park with thrill rides for kids & adults, carnival games & snack foods.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$135
44 - 53 min

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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$30
45 - 54 min

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United Nations Headquarters
18-acre complex on the East River where 193 member-nations participate in international diplomacy.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$78

Budget breakdown: $3827 In total

Activities & Food:$3508
Transport:$319

Trip to Boston

Day 1Dazzling Delights in the City That Never Sleeps
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$38

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Boston Massacre Site
Cobblestone ring marking the site of the 1770 civilian massacre & Revolutionary War precursor.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Old State House
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$38
11 - 16 min

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Boston Common Frog Pond
A spray pool in summer & outdoor ice-skating rink in winter, with a snack bar & carousel.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Boston Common
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 2From Market Marvels to Artistic Wonders
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$113

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$ 8

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Harvard Square
Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Harvard Art Museums
Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$56
7 - 10 min

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History
Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$56
Day 3Soaring Heights and Historic Treasures
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$132

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$ 15

Blue Hills Reservation
Massive park with views of Boston from the 635-ft-high Great Blue Hill, plus hiking & biking trails.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$94
15 - 18 min

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MIT Museum
Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
Day 4Urban Oasis and Iconic Monuments
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$282

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$ 15

Franklin Park Zoo
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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$75
19 - 23 min

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$56
14 - 21 min

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Fenway Park
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$113
9 - 11 min

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Trinity Church
Grand Episcopal church built in 1877, featuring notable stained-glass windows & vintage organs.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
Day 5Sky-high Views and Architectural Marvels
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$0

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$ 22

Harvard Yard
This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Public Garden
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
60 - 72 min

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Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Parks, Gardens, and Artistic Gems
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$0

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$ 22

Copley Place
Light-filled shopping center with 2 stories of posh retailers such as Louis Vuitton & Burberry.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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The Lawn On D
Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Castle Island
Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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World's End
This tranquil coastal park offers scenic views of the Boston skyline, plus 4.5 miles of trails.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Museums, Wildlife, and Sports
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$188

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$ 8

Boston Public Library - Central Library
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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The Paul Revere House
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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$19
9 - 14 min

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New England Aquarium
A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$113
17 - 26 min

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Institute of Contemporary Art
Striking contemporary art & performance space with glass-filled walls overlooking the Harbor.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$56
Day 8Central Park Serenity and Cultural Gems
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$192

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$ 15

Charles River Esplanade
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
17 - 21 min

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Old North Church
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$94
3 - 4 min

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Boston Children's Museum
Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$68
Day 9Delicious Delis, Bridges, and Gardens
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$113

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$ 15

Quincy Market
Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Boston National Historical Park
The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Bunker Hill Monument
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Museum of Science
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$113
Day 10Thrills, Parks, and Global Diplomacy
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$180

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$ 22

USS Constitution Museum
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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$38
15 - 18 min

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LEGO Discovery Center Boston
Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films, plus a gift shop.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$86
10 - 12 min

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Middlesex Fells Reservation
2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Stone Zoo
Smaller zoo home to an array of animals, including bears & big cats, plus a petting area for kids.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $3827 In total

Activities & Food:$3508
Transport:$319