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A Verdict itinerary

Boston in a weekend

A weekend cannot hold the whole city. These are the places we would protect when time is tight.

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The plan

6 places worth your time

Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.

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Day 1

  1. Freedom Trail01Downtown / Government Center · experienceFreedom TrailFreedom Trail deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Museum of Fine Arts02Fenway-Kenmore · attractionMuseum of Fine ArtsMuseum of Fine Arts deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum03Fenway-Kenmore · attractionIsabella Stewart Gardner MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. Beacon Hill / Acorn Street04Beacon Hill · neighborhoodBeacon Hill / Acorn StreetBeacon Hill / Acorn Street deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Whale Watching05Waterfront / Long Wharf · experienceWhale WatchingWhale Watching deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Boston Harbor Islands06Boston Harbor (ferry) · destinationBoston Harbor IslandsBoston Harbor Islands deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict