Our 3-day Boston City Guide shows you a step-by-step time line and itinerary for your stay in Boston. Follow it and get the best of your days in the city.
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DAY 1
The first day, you see some of the best - and certainly the most famous - that Boston has to offer.
Take Subway Red Line to Charles/MGH Station
Take a walk to Public Garden
Why visit
One of the best spots for a relaxing break in the middle of a city
A National Historic Landmark
Was the country's first public botanical garden
Read more about Public Garden
Take Subway Green Line (B, C, D) from Arlington Station to Kenmore Stationwalk to Fenway Park - 15’ in all
Why visit
One of the best-known sports venues in the world
Every Red Sox game since May 15, 2003, has sold out - an MLB record
The only one of the original standard ballparks that's still being used
Read more about Fenway Park Tour
Take a walk via Back Bay Fens to Museum of Fine Arts - 15’
Why visit
One of the largest museums in the United States
Over one million visitors annually
Just opened its new Art of the Americas wing, and will add more sections throughout 2011
Read more about Museum of Fine Arts
Take Subway Green Line from Museum of Fine Arts Inbound Station to Copley Stationwalk to Newbury Street - 20’
Why visit
Fun place for high-end shopping
One of the most expensive streets in the world
It is the "Rodeo Drive of the East"
Read more about Newbury Street
Take a walk to Freedom Trail, which begins in Boston Common
Lunch timewalk to Boston Common
Take a walk to Paul Revere House
Take a walk to Old North Church - 5’
Take a walk to North End Neighborhood
end of day 1
DAY 2
Boston is about so much more than the city itself - the surrounding region of New England is one of the most beautiful in the country.
Drive to Portsmouth, NH - 60’
Drive to Ogunquit, ME - 30’
Drive to Kennebunkport, ME - 20’
Drive to Portland Head Light - 45’
Why visit
One of the most scenic lighthouses in the U.S.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The most photographed lighthouse in North America
Read more about Portland Head Light
Drive to Portland, ME - 15’
end of day 2
DAY 3
You will end your tour of Boston on the other side of the Charles River, where you'll find a fantastic assortment of university life, history, nature, and funky squares.
Take Subway Red Line to Kendall/MIT Station
Why visit
Oldest institute of higher learning in the U.S.
One of the most prestigious universities in the world
A beautiful place to wander
Read more about Harvard University
Take a walk to Harvard Museum of Natural History - 5’
Talk a walk to Cambridge Common - 5’
Take a walk to Harvard Square - 5’
Why visit
Over 8 million people visit every year
Many cultural events and festivals year-round
Over 80 shops, and nearly 100 eateries
Read more about Harvard Square
Lunch timewalk on Brattle Street to Longfellow National Historic Site
Take a walk to Mount Auburn Cemetery - 25’
walk to Charles River Reservation/Esplanade via Harvard Square - 35’
Take Subway Red Line from Harvard Square Station to Davis Square Station - 15’
Why visit
Great place to get a sense of local life
Popular neighborhood
Hosts many art events throughout the year
Read more about Davis Square
end of day 3
Meet our Boston Local Expert:
Jeanette Mellinger hails from San Francisco, but has been living in the Boston area since September 2009. Some of her favorite things include urban hiking, running, taking photos, finding the best brunch spots, and hanging out with great company over a microbrew, bottle of wine, or coffee. Luckily, these things mean she's explored a lot of Boston so far, and can't wait to see more!
