9 days in Boston, New York City & Princeton Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

Boston is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, enjoy some diversion at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, observe the fascinating underwater world at New England Aquarium, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Freedom Trail.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Boston. In December, daytime highs in Boston are 43°F, while nighttime lows are 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

On the 27th (Tue), enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and then admire the striking features of Empire State Building. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to 9/11 Memorial and then go for a walk through Central Park.

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You can fly from Boston to New York City in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Princeton.

Best known as the home of Princeton University, the town of Princeton centers around the Ivy League school and its stone, vine-covered buildings.

Explore Princeton's surroundings by going to The Fudge Shoppe (in Flemington) and Duke Farms (in Hillsborough). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Princeton University Art Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, and shop like a local with Shady Brook Farm.

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You can drive from New York City to Princeton in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. December in Princeton sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 32°F at night.