8 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cliff Walk and Walden Pond State Reservation. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museum of Fine Arts and Beavertail Lighthouse and Park. Get out of town with these interesting Boston side-trips: Ocean Drive Historic District (in Newport), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Gloucester) and Marginal Way Walkway (in Ogunquit). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Freedom Trail, take in nature's colorful creations at Boston Public Garden, explore the galleries of Orchard House, and admire all the interesting features of Fenway Park.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Boston online road trip planner .

If you are flying in from Netherlands, the closest major airports are General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, Portsmouth International at Pease Airport and Bradley International Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Boston can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.