6 days in Boston Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year. New England's largest and most influential city, Boston ranks among the world's major centers of education and culture.

Visit Nantasket Beach and Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) for some beach relaxation. Kids will enjoy John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library and Fort Adams State Park. Explore Boston's surroundings by going to Newport (Touro Synagogue, International Tennis Hall of Fame, &more), Green Animals Topiary Gardens (in Portsmouth) and Battleship Cove (in Fall River). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Heritage Museums & Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Old State House, appreciate the history behind Plymouth Rock, and immerse yourself in nature at National Monument to the Forefathers.

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Boston travel route planner.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.