3 Days in Boston: Freedom Trail, Harbour and Harvard

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πŸ“ Boston, United StatesπŸ—“ 3 daysπŸ‘₯ History fans and families

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3Days
10Stops
3Meal tips
About Β£150-240 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days in Boston: the Freedom Trail, Harvard in Cambridge and the harbour. Compact and walkable. Autumn foliage is a highlight.

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Day by day

George Washington statue in Boston Public Garden with city skyline backdrop.
1

Freedom Trail

09:30

Boston Common and State House

The oldest public park in the US.

πŸ“ Beacon Hill⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Start of the Freedom Trail.
11:00

Freedom Trail walk

A 2.5-mile red-brick route past 16 historic sites.

πŸ“ Downtown⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Wear comfortable shoes.
15:00

Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market

Food stalls and shops.

πŸ“ Government Center⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$15
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πŸ’‘ Try clam chowder.
18:00

North End

Little Italy with cannoli.

πŸ“ North End⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~$20
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πŸ’‘ Mike's or Modern pastry.

🍽 Where to eat

dinnerItalian dinner in the North EndItalian Β· $$
Exterior view of Massachusetts State House in Boston with iconic golden dome under a clear blue sky.
2

Cambridge

10:00

Harvard Yard tour

Free student-led tours.

πŸ“ Cambridge⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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12:30

Harvard Square lunch

CafΓ©s and bookshops.

πŸ“ Cambridge⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$15
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15:00

MIT Museum

Science and technology.

πŸ“ Cambridge⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~$30
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerSeafood dinnerNew England Β· $$$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Harvard Yard tour
Equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston Public Garden against skyscraper backdrop.
3

Harbour and Fenway

10:00

Boston Harbor Islands

Ferry to a national park.

πŸ“ Harbor⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· ~$25
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15:00

Fenway Park tour

The oldest MLB ballpark.

πŸ“ Fenway⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~$25
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πŸ’‘ Game days differ.
18:00

Back Bay brownstones

Victorian streets and Newbury Street.

πŸ“ Back Bay⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLobster rollNew England Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Boston Harbor Islands

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereLogan Airport connects by Silver Line or Blue Line.
πŸš† Getting aroundThe T subway; use a CharlieCard.
πŸ’· CurrencyUS dollar ($). Tipping 18-20%.
πŸ—£ LanguageEnglish.

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