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Exploring Boston: An 8-Day Adventure

Claudia Patricia Amaya Bedoya

Claudia Patricia Amaya Bedoya

27 Sep 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. Discover iconic landmarks, beautiful parks, fascinating museums, and more!

Trip to Boston

Day 1
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$0

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$ 8

The Lawn On D
Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Faneuil Hall Visitor Center
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Massachusetts State House
Grand, circa-1795 building where the state legislature meets, with monuments, free tours & more.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 15

Harvard Square
Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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USS Constitution
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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
3 - 4 min

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$113

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$ 8

Museum of Science
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$113
9 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 8

TD Garden
Modern, comfortable arena, home to the Celtics & Bruins as well as large-scale concerts & ice shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 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
Day 7
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$57

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$ 15

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
9 - 11 min

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$56
12 - 15 min

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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

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

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$169
Transport:$51