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7 Days in Boston: A Journey of History and Culinary Delights

Sarah Cahoe

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on a week-long adventure in Boston, MA, where you'll discover historical landmarks and savor mouthwatering cuisine. From exploring national parks to visiting renowned museums, this itinerary has it all. Join me as I uncover the hidden gems of Boston!

Trip to Boston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Presidential Estates and Artistic Delights

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$100

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$ 5

Adams National Historical Park

Historic homes in the former compound of the Adams family, which included 2 former presidents.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

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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$38

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Blaze Pizza

Fresh dough. Artisanal ingredients. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire'd perfection.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Masterpieces and Gourmet Sandwiches

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$127

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$ 5

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Granary Burying Ground

Samuel Adams & Paul Revere are among the patriots buried at this storied site on the Freedom Trail.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Sam LaGrassa's

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 3Literary Treasures and Revolutionary Tales

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$135

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$ 5

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Bon Me Fort Point

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Flour Bakery & Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Marketplace Buzz and Classic Pizza

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$62

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$ 5

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

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Regina Pizza

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Monuments, Churches, and Coffeehouses

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$146

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$ 5

Bunker Hill Monument

Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Old North Church

Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Directions

The Paul Revere House

Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Directions

The Well Coffeehouse

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

2 - 3 min

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Directions

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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$25

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Tatte Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Naval History and Paninoteca Pleasures

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$113

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$ 5

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

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Massachusetts State House

Grand, circa-1795 building where the state legislature meets, with monuments, free tours & more.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

2 - 3 min

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The Tip Tap Room

Serving a variety of Tips with a variety of Taps. Rotating daily game tips with 36 rotating draft lines (taps) Lunch and Dinner served until 1:30 AM Daily.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Parks, Prestigious Universities, and Mexican Flavors

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$68

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$ 5

Boston Common

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Felipe's Mexican Taqueria

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $783 In total

Activities & Food:$749

Transport:$34