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Northeast USA museums by train

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Northeast USA museums by train · More time in the middle and at the far end

  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 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
  3. Day 3

    Boston

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Back Bay Back Bay, Boston
    2. to · Activity Visit the Boston Public Library's Central Library Boston Public Library Central Library, Boston

      Check public hours before setting out. Start with the McKim Building and Bates Hall if open.

    3. to · Activity See the buildings around Copley Square Copley Square, Boston

      Explore the square and see the Trinity Church exterior from the public sidewalk.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Newbury Street Newbury Street, Boston
    5. to · Activity Follow the Boston Literary District through Beacon Hill Beacon Hill, Boston

      Use publicly visible plaques and streetscapes and respect residential entrances.

    6. to · Activity Browse a bookstore near Boston Common Boston Common, Boston
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Downtown Crossing Downtown Crossing, Boston
    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 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
  6. Day 6

    New York City

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Rockefeller Center Rockefeller Center, New York City
    2. to · Activity Take a studio tour at 30 Rockefeller Plaza NBC Studios, New York City

      Check the current NBC tour schedule and reserve a slot. If unavailable, use the Rockefeller Center public spaces and Radio City exterior as the alternative.

    3. to · Activity See Radio City Music Hall and its marquee Radio City Music Hall, New York City
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Sixth Avenue Midtown Manhattan, New York City
    5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Modern Art Museum of Modern Art, New York City

      Give yourself time to choose two or three galleries. This is the flexible block if the studio tour starts later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen, New York City
    OvernightArlo MidtownNew York City
  7. Day 7

    New York City

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast on the Upper East Side Upper East Side, New York City
    2. to · Activity Walk to the museum via Central Park's east side Central Park, New York City

      Take the Fifth Avenue route in poor weather and give yourself time for the entrance line.

    3. to · Activity Choose two gallery areas at The Met Fifth Avenue The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

      This assumes a Saturday visit. Pick two priorities, such as Egyptian art and European paintings. Check for gallery closures.

    4. to · Meal Lunch on Madison Avenue Upper East Side, New York City
    5. to · Activity Walk around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York City

      Use part of the loop and head back toward Midtown when you have had enough.

    6. to · Meal Early dinner near the Theater District Theater District, New York City

      Choose a place close to your theater. Move dinner earlier if your curtain time requires it.

    7. to · Activity See a Broadway performance Theater District, New York City

      This is a sample slot. Pick the show first and adjust around its actual curtain time, runtime, and arrival instructions.

    OvernightArlo MidtownNew York City
  8. Day 8

    New York City

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Grand Central Grand Central Terminal, New York City
    2. to · Activity Explore Grand Central Terminal Grand Central Terminal, New York City

      Start in the Main Concourse, find the ceiling and balcony viewpoints, and look across 42nd Street at the Chrysler Building.

    3. to · Activity See the library exterior and Bryant Park Bryant Park, New York City

      If the New York Public Library's Schwarzman Building is open and you want to go inside, verify which public rooms you can visit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Bryant Park Bryant Park, New York City
    5. to · Activity Walk Midtown's Fifth Avenue architecture Rockefeller Center, New York City

      Go north past Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Pick one building to look at closely instead of rushing to another neighborhood.

    6. to · Activity See the skyline from Top of the Rock Top of the Rock, New York City

      Reserve a slot if you want a timed view. Keep the walk free of ticket commitments if visibility is poor.

    7. to · Meal Dinner around Koreatown Koreatown, Manhattan, New York City
    OvernightArlo MidtownNew York City
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    Wilmington, Delaware

    America/New_York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    2. to · Ground transport Get to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
    3. to · Rail Take a train to Wilmington and continue to the museum Wilmington Station, Delaware

      Use actual Amtrak or SEPTA departures. Verify the museum is open and plan a local ride from the station.

    4. to · Activity Visit the Delaware Art Museum Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware

      Check opening days and pick a collection. Use the museum's sculpture garden if weather allows.

    5. to · Meal Lunch near the Wilmington Riverfront Wilmington Riverfront, Delaware
    6. to · Activity Walk the Christina River waterfront Wilmington Riverfront, Delaware

      Turn back with enough time to reach the station.

    7. to · Rail Return to Philadelphia William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia

      Match this slot to a scheduled train.

    8. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Philadelphia
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  12. Day 12

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    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
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  13. Day 13

    Philadelphia

    America/New_York
    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
    OvernightKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHGPhiladelphia
  14. Day 14

    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.