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Boston

America's walking city combines 400 years of history with a world-class food scene, legendary sports culture, and some of the country's best universities. Compact, charming, and full of character.

Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to November
Daily Cost Range
$65 — $380
Budget Average
$150/day mid-range

Top Tips

  • ✓Walk the Freedom Trail — 2.5 miles through 16 historic sites, all free to see from outside
  • ✓Eat lobster rolls in the North End and follow with a cannoli from Mike's Pastry
  • ✓Take the T (subway) everywhere — it's the easiest way around the city
  • ✓Day trip to Cambridge to walk the Harvard and MIT campuses

3-Day Sample Itinerary

1
Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, North End Italian dinner
2
Fenway Park, Back Bay, Newbury Street, Boston Common
3
Harvard & MIT campus walk, Boston Harbor, Seaport District

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