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8 Days in Boston: Exploring the City's Rich History and Culinary Delights

Christopher Tucker

Christopher Tucker

20 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Boston's vibrant streets, where history and gastronomy collide. Discover iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Boston

Day 1Gourmet Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$0

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$ 5

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
13 - 16 min

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Copley Square Hotel
Upscale hotel offering modern rooms, a restaurant & a lounge, plus free wine receptions & Wi-Fi.
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Harvard Treasures and Cultural Gems
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$247

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$ 5

Clover
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
4 - 5 min

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History
Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Harvard Yard
This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Thaitation
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
8 - 12 min

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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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$38
9 - 14 min

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Sweet Cheeks
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 3Culinary Bliss and Urban Oasis
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$162

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
3 - 4 min

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Boston Public Library - Central Library
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Public Garden
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Yvonne's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$64
5 - 8 min

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Boston Common
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4Avian Delights and Scientific Marvels
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$256

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$ 5

Shy Bird
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
3 - 4 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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$25
9 - 11 min

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Museum of Science
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
9 - 14 min

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Scampo
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$58
14 - 21 min

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Bon Me - Test Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5Coffeehouse Charm and Artistic Splendors
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$308

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$ 10

Pavement Coffeehouse
With 8 coffee shops across Boston, Pavement Coffeehouse is located near you. We are locally owned and love to welcome the community into our stores every day for great conversation, our own freshly roasted specialty coffee, and fresh homemade bagels.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
6 - 9 min

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Fenway Park
Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
13 - 20 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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$63
10 - 15 min

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Citizen Public House
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$58
3 - 4 min

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Hojoko
Japanese Tavern
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
10 - 12 min

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Swan Boats
No time set
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$10
12 - 15 min

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USS Constitution
No time set
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Free
Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Revolutionary Tales
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$230

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$ 10

The Paramount
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
6 - 8 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
12 - 15 min

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$63
11 - 16 min

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Clover Food Lab DTX
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$52
4 - 5 min

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Old State House
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Sam LaGrassa's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 7Aquatic Wonders and Historic Feasts
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$247

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$ 10

Starbucks
Rowes Wharf
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
2 - 3 min

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Kane's Donuts
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
13 - 16 min

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Brewer's Fork
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$58
6 - 9 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Monument Restaurant & Tavern
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
8 - 10 min

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MIT List Visual Arts Center
MIT's contemporary-art collection & temporary exhibits in an I.M. Pei-designed building.
No time set
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Free
Day 8Pasta Paradise and Maritime Marvels
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Budget breakdown: $1493 In total

Activities & Food:$1449
Transport:$44