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10 Days in Boston: A Journey of History, Culture, and Seafood

Leon Wee

Leon Wee

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Boston, MA, where you'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious seafood, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

Trip to Boston

Day 1
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$148

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$ 8

Copley Place
Light-filled shopping center with 2 stories of posh retailers such as Louis Vuitton & Burberry.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$38
21 - 26 min

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The Marina Restaurant & Bar At the Wharf
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$51
16 - 23 min

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Revere Beach
3-mile sandy crescent, the first public beach in the U.S., with an annual sand sculpture contest.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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The Blue Ox
The Blue Ox provides upscale casual American dining to the Lynn, MA area.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$59
Day 2
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$246

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$ 3

Outlook Kitchen/Lookout Rooftop
Make a Reservation to Enjoy our Innovative Menu
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Institute of Contemporary Art
Striking contemporary art & performance space with glass-filled walls overlooking the Harbor.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
8 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$23
4 - 5 min

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Smith & Wollensky - Boston
Offering a breathtaking waterfront view, the outdoor patio, bar and lounge add to the restaurant's unique Harbor experience. The European-style exposition kitchen provides culinary entertainment while lush furnishings of wood and leather create a cozy and inviting interior retreat.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$64
2 - 3 min

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$31
9 - 11 min

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The Paul Revere House
Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Strega
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$55
4 - 5 min

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Old North Church
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$171

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$ 3

North 26 Restaurant & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Quincy Market
Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Scampo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$57
10 - 15 min

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Museum of Science
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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Ma Maison
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 4
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$160

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$ 8

Mother Anna's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$39
6 - 8 min

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USS Constitution Museum
Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as "Old Ironsides" in the War of 1812.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
1 - 2 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Brewer's Fork
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$58
8 - 11 min

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Bunker Hill Monument
Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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A Tavola
Farm-to-Table Italian by Chef Vittorio Ettore. If you are looking to entertain a crowd, we offer private parties, catering & pig roasts.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$50
Day 5
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$162

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$ 8

Henrietta's Table
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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Harvard Square
Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19
11 - 14 min

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Citizen Public House
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$51
5 - 8 min

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Back Bay Fens
This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Larz Anderson Park
This landscaped park offers pathways, ponds, gardens, a skating rink & an auto museum.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Putterham Grille
Locally grown foods prepared to perfection, with a beautiful ambiance, surrounded by local art, wonderful beer and wine menu and live music ample parking.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$52
Day 6
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$165

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$ 10

Brassica Kitchen & Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
5 - 6 min

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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Jamaica Pond
Peaceful, trail-ringed lake popular for walking & running, with leafy waterside parks & ducks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Row 34
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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MIT List Visual Arts Center
MIT's contemporary-art collection & temporary exhibits in an I.M. Pei-designed building.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History
Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$19
8 - 12 min

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Giulia
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$60
Day 7
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$231

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$ 8

Evoo
Local and Sustainable, LEED Gold Certified, Since1998
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
5 - 8 min

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MIT Museum
Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
12 - 15 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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$31
12 - 18 min

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Sweet Cheeks
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$60
9 - 14 min

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$19
14 - 17 min

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Putterham Grille
Locally grown foods prepared to perfection, with a beautiful ambiance, surrounded by local art, wonderful beer and wine menu and live music ample parking.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$52
6 - 8 min

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Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Collection of antique motors & vintage bikes displayed in a château -style Victorian carriage house.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$13
Day 8
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$172

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$ 3

Nubar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
8 - 11 min

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Harvard Yard
This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Collection of archeological finds from the Near East, including Egypt, Israel, Iraq & Syria.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
16 - 20 min

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Saltie Girl Seafood Pizza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$52
9 - 14 min

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Charles River Esplanade
This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Boston Public Library - Central Library
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$51
4 - 5 min

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Trinity Church
Grand Episcopal church built in 1877, featuring notable stained-glass windows & vintage organs.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$13
Day 9
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$142

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$37
9 - 11 min

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Castle Island
Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Boston Massacre Site
Cobblestone ring marking the site of the 1770 civilian massacre & Revolutionary War precursor.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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The Oceannaire Seafood Room
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your m...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$49
3 - 4 min

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Old State House
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 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.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Shaking Crab - Boston Common
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$43
Day 10
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$177

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$ 12

Tosca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
5 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Fox & Hound Wood Grill & Tvrn
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$63
31 - 38 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.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
10 - 12 min

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Publico Street Bistro
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $1834 In total

Activities & Food:$1771
Transport:$63