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North America · Open jaw · 7 NIGHTS

Northeast USA museums by train

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by Blue Hour Atlas
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Route and nights

  1. Boston3 nights
  2. Philadelphia4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
47

Days by place

Philadelphia
5
Boston
3

Hotels and other stays

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
4 nights
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
3 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
20
Meal
19
Lodging
4
Ground transport
3
Rail
1

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Boston
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Godfrey Hotel Boston
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Boston Common

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Downtown Crossing, Boston
The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 2 Boston
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Boston Common Boston Common, Boston
  2. to · Activity Start the Freedom Trail at Boston Common Boston Common, Boston

    Follow the trail markers toward the Massachusetts State House and Park Street.

  3. to · Activity Visit Granary Burying Ground and see King's Chapel Granary Burying Ground, Boston

    Use posted access and opening times for interiors.

  4. to · Activity Explore Old South Meeting House Old South Meeting House, Boston

    Check admission and opening hours. Keep the Old State House as an alternative if needed.

  5. to · Meal Lunch around Faneuil Hall Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
  6. to · Activity Follow the trail into the North End North End, Boston

    Pick Paul Revere House or Old North Church if you want one more interior visit. Confirm hours before committing.

  7. to · Activity Walk to Copp's Hill and the waterfront Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
  8. to · Meal Dinner in the North End North End, Boston
The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 3 Boston
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Downtown Crossing Downtown Crossing, Boston
  2. to · Ground transport Get to the Museum of Science Museum of Science, Boston

    Allow time for the last walk to Science Park and admission.

  3. to · Activity Choose two galleries at the Museum of Science Museum of Science, Boston

    Check show tickets and current exhibits. A timed show can replace part of this block.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Science Park Science Park, Boston
  5. to · Activity Walk part of the Charles River Esplanade Charles River Esplanade, Boston

    Use public access paths and turn back if weather makes the exposed riverfront uncomfortable.

  6. to · Activity Walk through Beacon Hill toward Boston Common Beacon Hill, Boston
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Beacon Hill Beacon Hill, Boston
The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 4 Philadelphia
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Crossing, Boston
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Godfrey Hotel Boston
  3. to · Rail Travel from Boston to Philadelphia Boston South Station

    Choose the confirmed Northeast Corridor departure station and leave time for food and a delay buffer. Arrive at the station with enough time for baggage and boarding. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old City, Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
Day 5 Philadelphia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

    Check museum opening days and choose a walk, bus, or ride from Old City.

  3. to · Activity Choose two collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

    Start with your preferred galleries. Keep enough time to find a staffed entrance if you need an accessible route.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Fairmount Fairmount, Philadelphia
  5. to · Activity Follow a Center City public-mural route Center City, Philadelphia

    Use the current Mural Arts Philadelphia map and pick two or three nearby murals. Confirm that the works are still visible from public sidewalks.

  6. to · Activity Walk through Dilworth Park and around City Hall Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Rittenhouse Square Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
Day 6 Philadelphia
  1. to · Meal Coffee and breakfast in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
  2. to · Activity Walk from the Chinatown Friendship Gate toward the market Philadelphia Chinatown Friendship Gate, Philadelphia
  3. to · Meal Lunch at Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia

    Check vendor hours and give yourself time to walk the aisles before choosing lunch.

  4. to · Activity Walk the Rail Park's open section The Rail Park, Philadelphia

    Confirm which section is open and use the marked public entrances.

  5. to · Activity Walk through Washington Square Washington Square, Philadelphia

    Take side streets back toward the hotel or use the open block to rest.

  6. to · Meal Dinner in Chinatown Chinatown, Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
Day 7 Philadelphia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
  2. to · Activity Walk Elfreth's Alley and nearby blocks Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia

    Treat the alley as a residential street. Check separate access for any museum interior.

  3. to · Activity See Christ Church and the Benjamin Franklin Museum area Christ Church, Philadelphia

    Verify access if you want an interior stop. Keep the walk outdoors when services or hours limit entry.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Market Street Old City, Philadelphia
  5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of the American Revolution Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia

    Choose the galleries that best complement your Independence Hall visit.

  6. to · Activity Walk the Delaware River waterfront Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
Day 8 Philadelphia
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Independence Mall, Philadelphia

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Old City, Philadelphia

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Godfrey Hotel Boston
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Boston Common

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Downtown Crossing, Boston
    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  2. Day 2

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Boston Common Boston Common, Boston
    2. to · Activity Start the Freedom Trail at Boston Common Boston Common, Boston

      Follow the trail markers toward the Massachusetts State House and Park Street.

    3. to · Activity Visit Granary Burying Ground and see King's Chapel Granary Burying Ground, Boston

      Use posted access and opening times for interiors.

    4. to · Activity Explore Old South Meeting House Old South Meeting House, Boston

      Check admission and opening hours. Keep the Old State House as an alternative if needed.

    5. to · Meal Lunch around Faneuil Hall Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
    6. to · Activity Follow the trail into the North End North End, Boston

      Pick Paul Revere House or Old North Church if you want one more interior visit. Confirm hours before committing.

    7. to · Activity Walk to Copp's Hill and the waterfront Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
    8. to · Meal Dinner in the North End North End, Boston
    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  3. Day 3

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Downtown Crossing Downtown Crossing, Boston
    2. to · Ground transport Get to the Museum of Science Museum of Science, Boston

      Allow time for the last walk to Science Park and admission.

    3. to · Activity Choose two galleries at the Museum of Science Museum of Science, Boston

      Check show tickets and current exhibits. A timed show can replace part of this block.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Science Park Science Park, Boston
    5. to · Activity Walk part of the Charles River Esplanade Charles River Esplanade, Boston

      Use public access paths and turn back if weather makes the exposed riverfront uncomfortable.

    6. to · Activity Walk through Beacon Hill toward Boston Common Beacon Hill, Boston
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Beacon Hill Beacon Hill, Boston
    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  4. Day 4

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Crossing, Boston
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Godfrey Hotel Boston
    3. to · Rail Travel from Boston to Philadelphia Boston South Station

      Choose the confirmed Northeast Corridor departure station and leave time for food and a delay buffer. Arrive at the station with enough time for baggage and boarding. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old City, Philadelphia
    Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  5. Day 5

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York Open map for Philadelphia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

      Check museum opening days and choose a walk, bus, or ride from Old City.

    3. to · Activity Choose two collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

      Start with your preferred galleries. Keep enough time to find a staffed entrance if you need an accessible route.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Fairmount Fairmount, Philadelphia
    5. to · Activity Follow a Center City public-mural route Center City, Philadelphia

      Use the current Mural Arts Philadelphia map and pick two or three nearby murals. Confirm that the works are still visible from public sidewalks.

    6. to · Activity Walk through Dilworth Park and around City Hall Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Rittenhouse Square Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
    Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  6. Day 6

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York Open map for Philadelphia
    1. to · Meal Coffee and breakfast in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Walk from the Chinatown Friendship Gate toward the market Philadelphia Chinatown Friendship Gate, Philadelphia
    3. to · Meal Lunch at Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia

      Check vendor hours and give yourself time to walk the aisles before choosing lunch.

    4. to · Activity Walk the Rail Park's open section The Rail Park, Philadelphia

      Confirm which section is open and use the marked public entrances.

    5. to · Activity Walk through Washington Square Washington Square, Philadelphia

      Take side streets back toward the hotel or use the open block to rest.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Chinatown Chinatown, Philadelphia
    Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  7. Day 7

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York Open map for Philadelphia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Walk Elfreth's Alley and nearby blocks Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia

      Treat the alley as a residential street. Check separate access for any museum interior.

    3. to · Activity See Christ Church and the Benjamin Franklin Museum area Christ Church, Philadelphia

      Verify access if you want an interior stop. Keep the walk outdoors when services or hours limit entry.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Market Street Old City, Philadelphia
    5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of the American Revolution Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia

      Choose the galleries that best complement your Independence Hall visit.

    6. to · Activity Walk the Delaware River waterfront Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Old City Old City, Philadelphia
    Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  8. Day 8

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York Open map for Philadelphia
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Independence Mall, Philadelphia

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Old City, Philadelphia

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.