How to Spend 8 Days in Boston - A Complete Itinerary for Boston

Day 1 | Morning

New England Aquarium

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Monday to Friday), 9:00-18:00 (Saturday-Sunday); summer 6/30-9/1 is open from 9:00-18:00 (week) Day-Thursday, 9:00-19:00 (Friday-Saturday), Thanksgiving and Christmas are not open, and finally please refer to the official website of the scenic spot.

Ticket Price: 31 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Built in 1969, the New England Aquarium is one of the most popular aquariums in the northeastern United States. It is located in the Boston waterfront area, at the central pier on Pacific Avenue at the northern end of the city center. The National Aquarium (NationalAquariuminBaltimore) is equally famous and is one of the few large aquariums in the world. In its first year of opening, the aquarium attracted nearly 500,000 visitors, especially the large aquariums here. Learn about what it takes to be a sea turtle rescuer at the SeaTurtle Hospital and experience first-hand turtle diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Admire the stunning Caribbean reefs in the Giant Ocean Tank. There are more than 3,000 elaborately sculpted coral shapes and more than 1,000 animals, including Myrtle (a 550-pound green sea turtle that has lived in the aquarium for over 40 years). Gently stroke bullnose, Atlantic rays and sharks as they swim gracefully in the crystal clear water at the TrustFamily Foundation Shark and RayTouchTank. See the world's only remaining sea dragon exhibit at the Thinking House Two species of sea dragons. Immerse yourself in the world of Tentacles! Look out for the giant Pacific octopus in its newly created habitat, and watch its cuttlefish cousin change color before your eyes. From petite red octopuses to graceful sea jellyfish, dive into this plethora of A world of all kinds of mysterious marine animals, Tentacles takes you through this dazzling world. Meet blue penguins from Australia face-to-face and watch how they swim, groom, socialize and feed. Gulf of Maine Exhibit featuring local animals such as Atlantic cod and halibut, the rare blue lobster, and the familiar ugly flat shark (also known as the anglerfish). Freshwater pavilion, where you can see animals from the Amazon Basin Wild animals of the forest. You can also sit back and watch an unforgettable IMAX movie! The Simons IMAX Theater uses extraordinary IMAX3D technology and New England big screen to give you a shocking experience. IMAX movies can provide people of all ages with a rich experience A legendary, unforgettable experience.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting New England Aquarium, don’t forget pay a visit to The Museum of Fine Arts.

The Museum of Fine Arts

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon-Tue;Open on Wed-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts with a century-old history is an important art museum in the United States. The museum collects works from the archaeological and cultural remains of ancient Egypt and the Mesopotamia to the Greek and Roman civilizations to painting genres of various periods in Europe, as well as ancient artworks from East Asia and India. 1. Background overview After the expansion of the two design masters, Ieoh Ming Pei and Foster, the current art museum is divided into a new museum and an old museum. Pei's extended west wing continues the classical revival of the old building, while Foster presents a new modern twist. In front of the gallery is a statue called "Appeal to The Great Spirit", which was sculpted by American sculptor Cyrus Dallin. 2. Visiting Guide The art gallery has four floors, three on the ground and one underground. On the first floor are the exhibition halls of American art, Egyptian Nubian ancient Near Eastern art, Greek and Etruscan art, Eurasian and African American musical instruments, Indian Korean Southeast Asian Islamic art, Japanese art, African and Oceanian art, and contemporary art. On the second floor are American art, Impressionism, European painting and sculpture, Egyptian art, Greek and Roman art, Chinese and Himalayan art, and Japanese art. The third floor is mainly the studio of the gallery and American art. On the ground floor are some American art and some special exhibition halls. After the visit, you can go to the third floor to continue to visit the American art exhibition hall, or you can go to the coffee shop on the first floor to rest, or buy your favorite souvenirs in the store. If you happen to be holding some special exhibitions when you go, you can go to the basement floor to continue the tour.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: MFA is an exciting place where you’ll get inspiration whenever you visit. They organise free guided tours to help visitors understand the arts of the world.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Four Seasons Boston is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Four Seasons Boston

Located in Boston''s Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel Boston houses 273 guest rooms, including 77 luxury suites, many with postcard views of Boston’s Public Garden, Beacon Hill and the gilded dome of the State House. Convenient access to Newbury Street''s renowned shopping enclave, Charles Street''s charm and the vibrant Theater District. Featuring a 650 square-metre (7,000 square-foot) Fitness Centre with cutting-edge state-of-the-art equipment; indoor pool and whirlpool overlooking Public Garden and Beacon Hill through floor-to-ceiling windows; private spa treatment rooms with dry sauna and steam room; award winning chefs combining fresh and flavourful delicious fare in the Bristol lounge; 24-hour Business Center; family oriented activities and children amenities, a virtual amenity program for teens 13 to 19 years of age.

Day 2 | Morning

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Thu-Fri,Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open on Wed,11:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Founded in 1903, the Isabella Garner Museum of Art is a Venetian-style private art museum named after Isabella, a well-known art collection in Boston at the end of the 19th century. The museum has three floors and has more than 2,500 works of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, letters and decorations. The famous painters in the collection include Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian and so on. Every year, art workers from all over the world come to visit here to get creative inspiration. Today, people still maintain the tradition of holding exhibitions and gatherings, allowing everyone or groups to have the opportunity to visit the famous collection, which is also the inheritance and support of New England's cultural treasures.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Skywalk Observatory nearby is the top choice before you leave Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and hit the road.

Skywalk Observatory

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 800 Boylston St #50, Boston, MA 02199, USA

The observation deck of the Prudential Tower is the only 360-degree surround observation deck in New England, which overlooks all the scenery of the entire Boston area. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the Charles River that winds through downtown Boston and the little sails on the river. The neatly arranged historic houses in the Back Bay are even more ancient under the sunset.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: My visit to the Skywalk Observatory was amazing! I would definitely recommend it

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston in advance, because all the tourists head to Skywalk Observatory love staying at it.

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston

Opened in 2019, the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston offers travelers a pleasant stay in Boston, whether for business or leisure purposes.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 1km from Back Bay Station (BBY) and 16km from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. In addition, Prudential Metro Station is just a short walk away. Guests will find The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Handel and Haydn Society and Boston Philarmonic Orquestra just a short distance from the hotel.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Boston hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel.

Day 3 | Morning

Museum of Science

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sat-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Open on Fri,9:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 29 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114, USA

The content displayed in the museum is very inspiring and educational, and it is very suitable for children to play.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Museum of Science and hit the road.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Thu-Sun,10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 29.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

The Boston Tea Party Ship Museum is located at the end of Congleis Avenue. Next to the museum is a merchant ship named "Beaver II", which is a replica of the tea merchant ship of the year. The museum is very small, and it displays a series of original materials and souvenirs of the events of the year, including replicas of the cargo ships of the year. In addition, the museum also provides tea to entertain visitors. After visiting the museum, tourists can also log on to the "Beaver II" merchant ship on the side and board the deck to experience the scene of the year. After the tour, go ashore, where there are walking trails for walking, as well as recreational areas, with beautiful views of both sides of Boston Harbor. For ordinary tourists, this attraction is too small and does not know much about this history, so the cost performance is not high.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Boston Harbor Hotel is the best places.

Boston Harbor Hotel

A member of Preferred Hotel Group, Boston’s only Forbes waterfront hotel welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. Located on the historic Rowes Wharf Harbor, the Boston Harbor Hotel’s inviting ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers.

The hotel connects to various neighborhoods including Boston's Financial District, the North End, Chinatown and Boston's Seaport District. The new Rose Kennedy Greenway weaves a path just outside the Boston Harbor Hotel's cityside entrance, giving guests the opportunity to explore its nearly thirty acres of landscaped parks and walkways. The waterfront entrance of the hotel is positioned on Boston's Harborwalk. Offering a wide array of services, the Boston Harbor Hotel exceeds expectations from arrival to departure. Hotel concierge is available 24 hours daily to assist service, a gift shop. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea service along Boston's waterfront. In the summer, there is outside seating, and the restaurant becomes front row seating for the annual, outdoor summer in the City Entertainment Series featuring live music and movies four nights a week. The Rowes Wharf Bar offers a light fare dinner menu alongside its extensive drink selections. features a sixty-foot indoor, heated lap pool; an exercise room, yoga classes, and a fully stocked wardrobe of workout attire.

Luxurious accommodations with sweeping views of Boston’s cityscape or breathtaking waterfront, a contemporary fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination Beyond compare.

Day 4 | Morning

Old State House

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Surrounded by modern and modern high-rise buildings in Boston, there is a 2-story brick building that is particularly unique and alternative, that is Boston's Old State House. This building looks so small surrounded by high-rise buildings in the center of the city, but in fact a very glorious moment in American history happened here. The current House of Representatives is a Boston History Museum, displaying historical materials from the colonial to the recent past in the Boston area, where people can learn about the city's past and present.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Boston Children's Museum.

Boston Children's Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Wed-Sun,10:00am-12:30am,2:00pm-4:30pm;Closed during Thanksgiving,Christmas

Ticket Price: 18 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

The Children's Museum in Boston Harbor was built in 1913 and has a history of nearly a hundred years. The museum has a glass façade, and as you stroll through the harbour, you can see the activities and exhibitions in the museum. From the museum, you can clearly enjoy the beautiful view of the harbor. The museum has four floors, made of glass and metal, with wooden structures embellishing it, giving people a warm feeling. And on the huge glass outer wall, some green and yellow rectangular ribbons are arranged in a random pattern, and the glass wall corresponding to the ribbons is also equipped with a metal plate with round holes, so that the afterglow of the sunset can pass through the metal plate. The circular holes project different colors of light into the museum. When you come to the museum, you can see a 40-meter-high milk bottle at the door. Entering the museum, children can walk up to a giant desk with five-foot-long pencils and two-foot-long paper clips on display. They can climb up a dissected three-story building to observe and understand the sections and structure of the house from the outside. In addition, children can see the underground gas pipes and drains through a small hole in the ground, and learn about these "vessels" pulsating under the city streets. In addition, here, children can learn to program and broadcast TV news, or take off their shoes and enter a Japanese house whose facade includes the kitchen, bathroom and garden. You can also try out prosthetics, wheelchairs and typewriters for the blind, as well as experience collecting money at the supermarket's exit, and more. There is also an exhibition hall in the museum called Bubble, where children can use different tools to dip in soapy water to make bubbles of different sizes and shapes. In addition to these, there are many interesting exhibition halls in the museum, and children can play and teach with their children. For parents, there are many tips for educating children on the wall of the museum, which are very useful. Next to the museum is the Boston Tea Party Ship Museum, which can be played together.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Newbury Boston is the best places.

The Newbury Boston

Property Location
With a stay at Taj Boston, you'll be centrally located in Boston, steps from George Washington Statue and minutes from Boston Public Garden. This 4.5-star hotel is close to Boston Common and Copley Place.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 273 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, shopping on site, and wedding services.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 5 | Morning

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Ticket Price: 14 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125, USA

The Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum was established as a museum in memory of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. The building was designed by IM Pei, a well-known Chinese architect, and includes 9 exhibition halls, libraries, and archives buildings related to Kennedy. The museum is mainly used to store the original documents of the Kennedy government, letters, and all Kennedy's documents and television speeches, as well as the works of Ernest and Hemingway.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Samueljetman: comprehensive collection of personal and official artefacts from the Kennedy administration. the exhibits are interactive and chronological and chart JFK’s life and legacy. A must visit for history buffs

Day 5 | Afternoon

The Paul Revere House nearby is the top choice before you leave John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and hit the road.

The Paul Revere House

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-45 Minutes

Location: 19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, USA

The Paul Revere House was built in 1680 and is located on the right side of Fennel Hall. It is the former residence of American patriot Paul Revere and a 17th-century residence in Boston.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious The Paul Revere House, Fifteen Beacon nearby is the best place to stay.

Fifteen Beacon

Stylish, sophisticated and situated at the top of Boston city centre's historic Beacon Hill, this luxurious boutique hotel is within walking distance to major attractions and offers state-of-the-art services and amenities. Stroll through the scenic Boston Common park, explore the unique and luxury shops of Newbury Street, ideally located only steps from the Fifteen Beacon Hotel's front doors. Easily experience all areas of the city with the hotel's free in-town chauffeured sedan service. Originally built in 1903, Fifteen Beacon elegantly combines historic charm with all of today's modern conveniences. Take advantage of spacious guestrooms furnished with iHome systems, flat-screen TVs and gas fireplaces. Relax at the end of the day with an in-room massage or with a cocktail from the on-site Wine Cellar.

Day 6 | Morning

Boston Duck Tours

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Fri-Sun,9:00am-4:00pm;Open on Thu,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 42.99 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 4 Copley Pl #4155, Boston, MA 02116

The DuckTour is a great option for anyone who wants to get an overview of Boston in a short amount of time. The duck boat was originally an amphibious chariot during World War II. After the war, it became a well-known tourist tool in Boston after retirement. The itinerary will pass by the State Capitol, Newbury Street, Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall, Prudential Building, Copley Square, Trinity Church and other attractions, all the way to Boston Central Park. Just when you think you've seen it all, the duck boat driver will drive the boat right to "splash down" the Charles River, showing you stunning views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. If you see compatriots who are also sitting on the duck boat, don't shout hello in a rude way, because then the meaning of sitting on the duck boat will be lost. It is a good way to recognize the compatriots, and sometimes it even means to compete with each other, because the louder the call, of course, the more in line with the true meaning of riding a duck boat, if the call is softer than the car, I believe that the morale and mood of the people in the car will be affected to some extent!

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Boston Duck Tours, you can head to Franklin Park Zoo, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Franklin Park Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 17.95 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121, USA

Franklin Park Zoo is located in the north of Boston's Franklin Park. It opened in 1912 and covers an area of 72 acres. It is home to more than 220 species and about 1,000 cute animals. It is the most popular zoo in Boston. The Franklin Park Zoo aims to enhance people's understanding of the natural world through conservation programs, educational research, and a variety of exhibits, and to strengthen the conservation meaning of animals. At present, the park is divided into several exhibition areas, such as tropical rain forest, crossing the Serengeti savannah, Kalahari desert kingdom, giraffe savannah, bird world, butterfly kingdom, tiger legend, African wild dog and children's zoo. The rainforest covers an area of 3 acres, where visitors can see animals living in the rainforest, such as gorillas, bats, mandrills, ocelots, crocodiles, koalas, capybaras, pygmy hippos, etc. The bird world is divided into four categories according to the living habits of birds, namely swamps, rainforests, deserts and wetlands. The colorful birds are dizzying. The most colorful place in the whole zoo is the Butterfly World, which opened to the public in 1998. There are more than 1,000 colorful butterflies flying here.

Day 6 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Franklin Park Zoo, InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel

This breathtaking, modern, waterfront hotel stands on the site where the Boston Tea Party ignited the American Revolution. Surrounded by the Fort Point Channel and Rose Kennedy Greenway, find yourself in walking distance of all of Boston’s unique attractions. Dine al fresco at Miel, Boston’s first Provence-themed brasserie and explore this historical city by following the Freedom Trail or antique shopping. An urban retreat, relax and revive at this Boston Harbor hotel with an indoor lap pool.

Day 7 | Morning

Boston Pops Symphony Hall

Opening Hours: According to the performance time, the performance time is subject to the official website.

Ticket Price: 30 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Boston Symphony Hall has been the resident venue of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1881. Musicians from Johannes Brahms to Leonard Bernstein have performed here. Today, the Boston Symphony Orchestra continues to adhere to the ideas of its founder Henry Higginson, not only through its concerts, educational products and the Internet, but also through the continuous expansion of virtual electronic means to the world. . But when summer comes, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will be based at the Tanglewood Music Center, also located in Boston, in the beautiful Berkshires of natural beauty.

Day 7 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Boston Pops Symphony Hall, you can head to Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 11 Divinity Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

The central area of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is the North American Indian exhibition, which tells about the relationship between Indians and Europeans who landed in North America from the 15th to the 18th centuries, and how the local Indian culture was influenced by European culture. How they maintain their own traditions and customs. The museum also displays other collections that showcase the local culture of the Americas, such as petroglyphs and murals from the Mayan and Moshi periods.

Day 7 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Mandarin Oriental Boston is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Mandarin Oriental Boston

This 5-star hotel is located in the historic Back Bay district in Boston. It offers a full-service spa, a gourmet restaurant and a full-service gym. WiFi access is available. Each room at the Mandarin Oriental Boston will provide you with a TV, a minibar and designer linens. En suite marble bathrooms feature a bath or shower. Extras include a seating area, a DVD player and cable channels. The on-site spa is one of the only Forbes Five-Star awarded spas in Massachusetts. Guests can also enjoy the on-site French restaurant Bar Boulud as well as cocktails at the hotel's M Bar & Lounge. Other facilities at the Mandarin Oriental Boston include a fitness centre, a ticket service and on-site shopping. The hotel is located next to The Shops at Prudential Center, 200 metres from Hynes Convention Center and 300 metres from Prudential Tower. Logan International Airport is 6 km away.

Day 8 | Morning

Boston Common

Opening Hours: Open from 5:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 115 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Boston Common was built in 1643 and is located in the center of Boston. It is the oldest park in the United States and the starting point of the Freedom Trail. Today's Boston Common has become a green park open to the public for people to enjoy. At the main entrance of the park stands a majestic statue of a war hero, Washington on horseback.

Reviews from Real Guests:

みじゅちゃん: It was a very nice place with a dog running around and playing instruments!

Trip.com User: there were a lot of good clothing store. i really liked it !

Day 8 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Freedom Trail.

Freedom Trail

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Freedom Trail, Boston, MA, USA

The Freedom Trail is a historic sightseeing line in Boston. The road surface is paved with red bricks, winding all the way, extending in three kilometers of streets. In 1951, the citizens of Boston preserved this unique street of red brick. The right way to open up American history is to set foot on the road to freedom. The Freedom Trail begins at the Visitor Center in Boston Common and ends at the towering Penga Hill Monument across the Charles River, with 16 attractions and many 17th and 18th century houses, churches and Independence War sites along the way. It takes about half a day to walk the entire freedom road, but if you want to visit carefully, it may take at least a day.

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