7 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.

Do your shopping at Franklin Pierce Homestead and Newbury Street. Step off the beaten path and head to Plimoth Plantation and Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse. Venture out of the city with trips to Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum (in Bristol), Newport (The Elms & Marble House) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Provincetown). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, hunt for treasures at Quincy Market, browse the different shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and stroll the grounds of Granary Burying Ground.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Boston trip planner .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, Manchester Airport and Portsmouth International at Pease Airport. May in Boston sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.