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Boston Bound!

Carrie Chavez

Carrie Chavez

8 Mar 2024

Join me on an epic 6-day adventure in Boston, where history and culture collide! From fascinating museums to iconic landmarks, this itinerary is packed with excitement. Get ready to explore the city's hidden gems and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Let's make unforgettable memories together!

Trip to Boston

Day 1Unveiling Boston's Hidden Treasures
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$50

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$ 10

The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Christian Science library in a 1930s neoclassical building featuring a research room.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
20 - 24 min

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Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Collection of antique motors & vintage bikes displayed in a château -style Victorian carriage house.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Exhibits on the engineering behind U.S.'s 1st metro water system, with walking & bus tours.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Discovering Harvard's Natural Wonders and LEGO Delights
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$95

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$ 10

The Harvard Museum of Natural History
Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.
8:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$58
16 - 20 min

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Old South Church in Boston
Ornate, 1875 church housing a congregation founded in 1669, with notable organs & jazz services.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Immersing in History at USS Constitution and Trinity Church
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$75

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$ 10

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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$25
11 - 14 min

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Old State House
The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Trinity Church
Grand Episcopal church built in 1877, featuring notable stained-glass windows & vintage organs.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Named for painter John Singleton Copley, this small green square is anchored by Trinity Church.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Retail Therapy and Contemporary Art
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$38

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$ 10

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
12 - 15 min

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Boston Public Market
Year-round indoor market with scores of vendors selling local produce, fish, gourmet treats & more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Institute of Contemporary Art
Striking contemporary art & performance space with glass-filled walls overlooking the Harbor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
Day 5From Historic Churches to Revolutionary Tales
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$63

Park Street Church
Imposing, historic 1809 church & site of famous speeches, with a 217-ft steeple, services & more.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Quincy Market
Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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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$63
Day 6A Presidential Journey and Vibrant Marketplace
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$35

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$ 5

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$35
14 - 17 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

Budget breakdown: $399 In total

Activities & Food:$355
Transport:$44