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Northeast USA museums by train

Three bases with a stop in the middle

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Northeast USA museums by train · Three bases with a stop in the middle

  1. Day 1

    Boston

    America/New_York
    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
    OvernightThe Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  2. Day 2

    Boston

    America/New_York
    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
    OvernightThe Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  3. Day 3

    Boston

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Greenway Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston
    2. to · Activity Walk part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston

      Start near the North End and head toward the public market.

    3. to · Meal Compare lunch vendors at Boston Public Market Boston Public Market, Boston

      Check individual vendor hours and choose one meal to carry into the afternoon.

    4. to · Activity Walk the North End's side streets and parks North End, Boston
    5. to · Activity Follow the waterfront from Christopher Columbus Park Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston
    6. to · Meal Seafood dinner around the North End or waterfront Boston Waterfront, Boston

      Make a reservation if you have one specific restaurant in mind.

    OvernightThe Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  4. Day 4

    New York City

    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 New York City Boston South Station

      Check South Station versus Back Bay on your ticket. Allow time to exit Moynihan Train Hall or Penn Station and reach the hotel. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Arlo Midtown

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Midtown West, New York City
    OvernightArlo MidtownNew York City
  5. Day 5

    New York City

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Coffee and a pastry in the Lower East Side Lower East Side, New York City
    2. to · Activity Walk from Orchard Street to Essex Market Orchard Street, New York City

      Follow the blocks at street level and leave time for small shops that are open.

    3. to · Meal Lunch from vendors at Essex Market Essex Market, New York City

      Choose two small bites or a single lunch. Check individual vendor hours before setting out.

    4. to · Activity Walk through Chinatown via Mott Street Mott Street, New York City

      Use Columbus Park as a turnaround point if you want a shorter walk.

    5. to · Activity Walk the west side of the Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, New York City

      Turn around partway if you prefer to stay in Manhattan. Keep an eye on the time before dinner.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Chinatown Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City
    OvernightArlo MidtownNew York City
  6. Day 6

    New York City

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Bowling Green Bowling Green, New York City
    2. to · Ground transport Reach the ferry and allow time for screening Castle Clinton National Monument, New York City

      Reserve through the authorized Statue City Cruises operator and use the actual ferry schedule. The time here is a planning block.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

      Allow time for both ferry legs and the museum. If the route stops at Liberty Island first, skip the island walk unless the return schedule leaves enough time for Ellis Island.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Stone Street Stone Street, New York City

      Move lunch later if the ferry runs behind.

    5. to · Activity Walk Battery Park and look back across the harbor The Battery, New York City
    6. to · Activity Walk past South Street Seaport's piers South Street Seaport, New York City

      See the historic ships from the waterfront. Treat any museum entry as a separate visit with its own hours.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the Seaport South Street Seaport, New York City
    OvernightArlo MidtownNew York City
  7. Day 7

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Midtown West, New York City
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Arlo Midtown
    3. to · Rail Travel from New York City to Philadelphia Moynihan Train Hall, New York City

      Use the correct Penn Station entrance and leave time for the short city connection from 30th Street Station. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base Old City, Philadelphia
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
    6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Independence Mall, Philadelphia
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Old City, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  8. Day 8

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    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
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  9. Day 9

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Logan Square Logan Square, Philadelphia
    2. to · Activity Walk around Swann Memorial Fountain Logan Square, Philadelphia
    3. to · Activity Explore the Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia

      Select a few science exhibits. Check separate admission and times for any special exhibition or planetarium show.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
    5. to · Activity Visit the Academy of Natural Sciences if open Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia

      Make this optional and check museum hours. Extend the Franklin Institute visit if you prefer one main stop.

    6. to · Activity Walk part of the Schuylkill Banks trail Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia

      Choose a short loop and keep the route flexible in bad weather.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in Center City Center City, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  10. Day 10

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    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.