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Things to do in Boston: 3 local trip ideas

3 ready-made day trips in Boston, Massachusetts: cultural, family and foodie. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

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Cultural trip

Art & Architecture in Back Bay

5 stops · about 8 hr 30 min of stops · ~$145 per person

Immerse yourself in Boston's rich artistic legacy on this seamless cultural day walking through the Back Bay and the Fenway-Kenmore cultural district.

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    Pavement Coffeehouse - Symphony

    44 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    Pavement Coffeehouse - Symphony, Boston

    Fuel up on house-roasted specialty coffee and fresh, scratch-made bagels before your gallery tour.

    ★ 4.2 on Google · about 45 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston

    Walk just 10 minutes from breakfast to explore one of the most comprehensive art collections in the world.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    New American Cafe

    465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    New American Cafe, Boston

    Enjoy a sit-down, curated lunch under the soaring glass ceiling of the museum's Shapiro Family Courtyard.

    ★ 3.8 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

    Stroll just 5 minutes next door to experience a breathtaking Venetian-style palace filled with masterworks and a lush courtyard.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Shy Bird - South Boston

    12 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127, USA
    Shy Bird - South Boston, Boston

    Take a quick cab ride or leisurely walk to this vibrant, casual-chic rotisserie spot for a relaxing dinner.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
Family trip

Parks, Play

5 stops · about 7 hr 30 min of stops · ~$313 per person

An easy-to-walk, child-friendly day in Boston featuring beautiful parks, interactive museum play, and delicious kid-approved local eats.

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    Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Charles St

    70 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Charles St, Boston

    Grab a table on the patio and try their house-made shakshuka, pain au chocolat, or fresh-baked egg sandwiches [1.1.1].

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    Public Garden

    Boston, MA 02116, USA
    Public Garden, Boston

    Walk right across the street to see the famous 'Make Way for Ducklings' statues and ride the historic Swan Boats.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Quincy Market

    206 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
    Quincy Market, Boston

    A quick 15-minute walk brings you here for a casual lunch with endless options like lobster rolls, pizza, and local cider.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$50 per person · Directions
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    Boston Children's Museum

    308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
    Boston Children's Museum, Boston

    Stroll down the Rose Kennedy Greenway to this massive museum, complete with a three-story climbing structure.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$88 per person · Directions
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    Row 34 - Seaport | Boston

    383 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
    Row 34 - Seaport | Boston, Boston

    Walk just two blocks down Congress Street for premium oysters, clam chowder, and a stellar kids' menu.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$110 per person · Directions
Foodie trip

A Culinary Walk from the South

5 stops · about 6 hr of stops · ~$92 per person

Embark on an iconic, walking-friendly culinary tour through Boston, starting in the historic South End, wandering past downtown food stalls, and finishing with classic seafood and Italian pastries in the North End.

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    Flour Bakery + Cafe

    1595 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118, USA
    Flour Bakery + Cafe, Boston

    Try their legendary breakfast egg sandwich on focaccia or the famous sticky sticky buns.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Public Garden

    Boston, MA 02116, USA
    Public Garden, Boston

    Walk off breakfast with a scenic stroll past the Swan Boats in America's oldest public park.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Boston Public Market

    100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
    Boston Public Market, Boston

    Grab a local midday bite like hot apple cider donuts or fresh New England popovers.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Union Oyster House

    41 Union St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
    Union Oyster House, Boston

    Have dinner at America's oldest continuously operating restaurant; try the clam chowder and oysters.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    Caffe Vittoria

    290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
    Caffe Vittoria, Boston

    Finish your evening with a classic cappuccino and house-made cannoli in Boston's oldest Italian cafe.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 45 min · ~$12 per person · Directions

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