# Northeast USA museums by train · Two bases with one hotel change

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/open-jaw/northeast-usa-museums-by-train-z0721/>)

Two bases with one hotel change

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 7
- Interests: History, Science, Arts & Theatre, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Boston · 3 night(s)
- Philadelphia · 4 night(s)

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

Compare: Rail

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Boston

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Boston Common. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Downtown Crossing, Boston
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 2 · Boston

- 08:30 to 09:10 · Breakfast near Boston Common · Boston Common, Boston
- 09:15 to 10:00 · Start the Freedom Trail at Boston Common · Boston Common, Boston. Follow the trail markers toward the Massachusetts State House and Park Street.
- 10:10 to 11:00 · Visit Granary Burying Ground and see King's Chapel · Granary Burying Ground, Boston. Use posted access and opening times for interiors.
- 11:10 to 12:10 · 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.
- 12:25 to 13:20 · Lunch around Faneuil Hall · Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
- 13:35 to 14:45 · 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.
- 15:00 to 16:00 · Walk to Copp's Hill and the waterfront · Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston
- 17:30 to 19:00 · Dinner in the North End · North End, Boston
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 3 · Boston

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Downtown Crossing · Downtown Crossing, Boston
- 09:20 to 10:00 · Get to the Museum of Science · Museum of Science, Boston. Allow time for the last walk to Science Park and admission.
- 10:00 to 12:40 · 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.
- 12:45 to 13:30 · Lunch near Science Park · Science Park, Boston
- 13:45 to 15:45 · 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.
- 16:10 to 17:10 · Walk through Beacon Hill toward Boston Common · Beacon Hill, Boston
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in Beacon Hill · Beacon Hill, Boston
Overnight: [The Godfrey Hotel Boston](<https://www.hotels.com/ho497548/the-godfrey-hotel-boston-boston-united-states-of-america/>) · Boston

### Day 4 · Philadelphia

- 07:55 to 08:40 · Have breakfast before checking out · Downtown Crossing, Boston
- 08:40 to 09:30 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 09:30 to 16:45 · 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.
- 16:55 to 17:45 · Check in after reaching the new base · Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 18:05 to 19:20 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Old City, Philadelphia
Overnight: [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG](<https://www.hotels.com/ho409075/kimpton-hotel-monaco-philadelphia-an-ihg-hotel-philadelphia-united-states-of-america/>) · Philadelphia

### Day 5 · Philadelphia

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Old City, Philadelphia
- 09:20 to 10:00 · 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.
- 10:00 to 12:45 · 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.
- 13:00 to 14:00 · Lunch in Fairmount · Fairmount, Philadelphia
- 14:20 to 16:20 · 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.
- 16:25 to 17:10 · Walk through Dilworth Park and around City Hall · Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near Rittenhouse Square · Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Overnight: [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG](<https://www.hotels.com/ho409075/kimpton-hotel-monaco-philadelphia-an-ihg-hotel-philadelphia-united-states-of-america/>) · Philadelphia

### Day 6 · Philadelphia

- 08:45 to 09:35 · Coffee and breakfast in Old City · Old City, Philadelphia
- 10:00 to 11:15 · Walk from the Chinatown Friendship Gate toward the market · Philadelphia Chinatown Friendship Gate, Philadelphia
- 11:25 to 13:00 · Lunch at Reading Terminal Market · Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia. Check vendor hours and give yourself time to walk the aisles before choosing lunch.
- 13:20 to 14:20 · Walk the Rail Park's open section · The Rail Park, Philadelphia. Confirm which section is open and use the marked public entrances.
- 14:45 to 16:00 · Walk through Washington Square · Washington Square, Philadelphia. Take side streets back toward the hotel or use the open block to rest.
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner in Chinatown · Chinatown, Philadelphia
Overnight: [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG](<https://www.hotels.com/ho409075/kimpton-hotel-monaco-philadelphia-an-ihg-hotel-philadelphia-united-states-of-america/>) · Philadelphia

### Day 7 · Philadelphia

- 08:45 to 09:35 · Breakfast in Old City · Old City, Philadelphia
- 09:45 to 10:40 · 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.
- 10:55 to 12:10 · 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.
- 12:25 to 13:25 · Lunch around Market Street · Old City, Philadelphia
- 13:40 to 16:00 · Visit the Museum of the American Revolution · Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia. Choose the galleries that best complement your Independence Hall visit.
- 16:15 to 17:10 · Walk the Delaware River waterfront · Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in Old City · Old City, Philadelphia
Overnight: [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG](<https://www.hotels.com/ho409075/kimpton-hotel-monaco-philadelphia-an-ihg-hotel-philadelphia-united-states-of-america/>) · Philadelphia

### Day 8 · Philadelphia

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Old City, Philadelphia
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Independence Mall, Philadelphia. Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Old City, Philadelphia. Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.