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Boston with a day in Salem

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  1. Boston6 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
7
Nights
6
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
43

Days by place

Boston
6
Salem
1

Hotels and other stays

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
6 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
21
Meal
17
Lodging
2
Rail
2
Ground transport
1

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Boston
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags The Godfrey Hotel Boston
  2. to · Activity Walk through Faneuil Hall Marketplace Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

    Keep this optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Activity Walk the Harborwalk around Long Wharf Long Wharf, Boston

    Use the waterfront loop as a first look at the harbor without booking a timed stop.

  4. to · Meal Dinner near the waterfront Boston Waterfront, Boston
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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
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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 Salem
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near North Station North Station, Boston
  2. to · Rail Take the commuter rail to Salem Salem Commuter Rail Station, Salem, Massachusetts

    Use the actual MBTA timetable and plan the day for when the museum is open.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Peabody Essex Museum Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

    Choose one maritime or trade-related collection and check for timed exhibitions.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in downtown Salem Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
  5. to · Activity Walk the Salem Maritime waterfront Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem, Massachusetts

    Walk the publicly accessible grounds. Check building access before expecting an interior visit.

  6. to · Activity See the Derby Street streetscape Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
  7. to · Rail Return to Boston North Station North Station, Boston

    Adjust this block to match your train.

  8. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Downtown Crossing, Boston
The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 5 Boston
  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.

The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 6 Boston
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Public Garden Boston Public Garden, Boston
  2. to · Activity Walk the Public Garden paths and lagoon Boston Public Garden, Boston

    Treat seasonal boat service as an optional add-on.

  3. to · Activity Follow Commonwealth Avenue Mall Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston

    Choose a stretch that leaves time for a slow lunch.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Back Bay Back Bay, Boston
  5. to · Activity Walk a west-side Esplanade section Charles River Esplanade, Boston

    Use a marked pedestrian bridge and keep the walk short in poor weather.

  6. to · Activity Browse shops or bookstores around Newbury Street Newbury Street, Boston
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Back Bay Back Bay, Boston
The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 7 Boston
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Crossing, Boston
  2. to · Activity Take one last loop through Boston Common Boston Common, Boston

    Skip the loop for an earlier departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags The Godfrey Hotel Boston

    Confirm checkout time and leave a departure buffer.

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  1. Day 1

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop your bags The Godfrey Hotel Boston
    2. to · Activity Walk through Faneuil Hall Marketplace Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

      Keep this optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Activity Walk the Harborwalk around Long Wharf Long Wharf, Boston

      Use the waterfront loop as a first look at the harbor without booking a timed stop.

    4. to · Meal Dinner near the waterfront Boston Waterfront, 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

    Salem

    America/New_York Open map for Salem
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near North Station North Station, Boston
    2. to · Rail Take the commuter rail to Salem Salem Commuter Rail Station, Salem, Massachusetts

      Use the actual MBTA timetable and plan the day for when the museum is open.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Peabody Essex Museum Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

      Choose one maritime or trade-related collection and check for timed exhibitions.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in downtown Salem Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
    5. to · Activity Walk the Salem Maritime waterfront Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Salem, Massachusetts

      Walk the publicly accessible grounds. Check building access before expecting an interior visit.

    6. to · Activity See the Derby Street streetscape Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
    7. to · Rail Return to Boston North Station North Station, Boston

      Adjust this block to match your train.

    8. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Downtown Crossing, Boston
    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  5. Day 5

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    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.

    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  6. Day 6

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Public Garden Boston Public Garden, Boston
    2. to · Activity Walk the Public Garden paths and lagoon Boston Public Garden, Boston

      Treat seasonal boat service as an optional add-on.

    3. to · Activity Follow Commonwealth Avenue Mall Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston

      Choose a stretch that leaves time for a slow lunch.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Back Bay Back Bay, Boston
    5. to · Activity Walk a west-side Esplanade section Charles River Esplanade, Boston

      Use a marked pedestrian bridge and keep the walk short in poor weather.

    6. to · Activity Browse shops or bookstores around Newbury Street Newbury Street, Boston
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Back Bay Back Bay, Boston
    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  7. Day 7

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Crossing, Boston
    2. to · Activity Take one last loop through Boston Common Boston Common, Boston

      Skip the loop for an earlier departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags The Godfrey Hotel Boston

      Confirm checkout time and leave a departure buffer.