12 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.

Let the collections at Museum of Fine Arts and Orchard House capture your imagination. Take a break from the city and head to Race Point Beach and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Get out of town with these interesting Boston side-trips: Provincetown (Herring Cove Beach, Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, & more), Cape Cod Canal (in Buzzards Bay) and Newport (The Breakers & Cliff Walk). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail, stroll through Charles River Esplanade, see the interesting displays at Heritage Museums & Gardens, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ogunquit Beach.

To find maps and tourist information, read our Boston trip builder site .

In June, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel back home.