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Boston neighborhood break · Museum of Science and riverfront

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  1. Boston5 nights

Trip format: Single base · One city hotel near local transport

Tradeoff: Pick a base that makes the evening return easy, even if a different neighborhood has a lower room rate.

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Trip stats

Trip days
6
Nights
5
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
34

Days by place

Boston
6

Hotels and other stays

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
5 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
17
Meal
14
Lodging
2
Ground transport
1

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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 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
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Day 3 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.

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Day 4 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
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Day 5 Boston
  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
The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
Day 6 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 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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Boston

    America/New_York Open map for Boston
    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
    The Godfrey Hotel BostonBoston
  6. Day 6

    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.